Using Manually Operated Tarps

• 1). Determine if your manually operated truck tarp is released with a rope or if it is gear-chain-driven. You can tell by looking to see if you have a crank on the truck that you can turn.
  
  
• 2). Pull the tarp over the load if yours is a rope-driven tarp. The tarp mechanism is spring-loaded and retracts automatically when the driver needs to uncover the load. Pull the tarp back over the load when it needs to be covered, and fasten the rope in the appropriate place.
  
  
• 3). Use the crank to either cover or uncover the load if your tarp is crank-driven.
  
  

Using Electrically Operated Truck Tarps

• 1). Push the switch that is located inside of the truck cab to either open or close the truck tarp. There are two types of electrically operated tarps: the mouser trap tarps and the accordion tarps. Both are operated using a switch mounted in the inside of the cab.
  
  
• 2). Pay attention while the tarp is pulling back, and if it gets stuck for any reason, shut the truck off and either take it to the repair shop or fix it yourself.
  
  
• 3). Have your electrically operated tarp inspected by trusted mechanics at least once a year to make sure it is fully operational.