Preparation and Startup

For cable remotes, connect the remote control lead from the Sidelifter control cabinet to the remote control box.
Clean down the area where the module slides over the chassis top flanges with a clean dry cloth.
Start the engine in the following sequence:
- Check the tractor unit is correctly coupled with the park brake applied
- Ensure all the Emergency stops are released and remote control (cable or radio) is working
- Insert the key into the Sidelifter start switch and if the engine is cold turn the key to the preheat position and hold the key in this position until the amber preheat lamp beside the key switch goes out.
- Turn the key to the start position. When the engine starts release the key.

In tractor/trailer combinations where the trailer parks on spring brakes:

Applying park brakes will stop air being supplied from the tractor unit to the trailer. The Sidelifter requires an air supply to retract the crane module locking pins and operate the engine stop and speed control. Normally there is enough pressure remaining the the trailer air system to operate these controls provided there are no leaks in the air system.

This caution does not apply to units where parking brakes are operated by applying air pressure to the service lines.