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Slam Latch Operation (Quick Dump)

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The video begins by introducing the 'three-way gate' feature of the Southland Trailer. The first demonstrated function is the 'slam latch' mode. To open, simply release the top latch, allowing the gate to swing fully open. To close, push the gate back into place until it slams and latches shut. This mode is designed for quick and easy opening and closing for general dumping operations.

Goal: Understand and operate the slam latch for quick opening and closing of the gate.

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All right, Scotty, what are we looking at today? >> Welcome to Selfland Trailers Booth. First things first is our three-way gate. So, the first one is our slam latch. You can spread it like that or slam it closed like that. That's number one. Number two, you bring it into here. This is the new design. So, every time you load up this dump, it always will spread your doors apart. Well, we're going to keep them nice and tight. Watch this. Nice. >> One more time. >> Nice and closed like that. And then you

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