Snorkel AB50JRT - Manual (Page 74)

4. Enter the platform and attach the lanyard of
your fall restraint to the lanyard anchor point
(4) on the platform.
5. Use the controls on the platform control box
(5) to raise the jib boom (6) to its horizontal
position.
6. Use the platform controls to bring the AB50J
into the stowed position (except jib boom
horizontal) at the foot of the loading ramp (7)
with the steering wheels (8) nearest the ramp
(7).
7. Visually check (from the platform) to be sure
the AB50J is aligned with the ramp and the
ramp is still aligned with the truck or trailer.
All should be in a straight line.
Death or Serious Injury can result from
losing control of an AB50J while loading.
Always set the Drive Range to LOW before
you drive up or down a grade.
8. Set the Drive Range to LOW.
9. Use turntable Swing to move the platform
slightly to the side so you are aligned with the
wheels and can see them better.
10. Use the Drive/Steer controller to slowly drive
the AB50J straight onto the ramp and
transport trailer.
11. Use turntable Swing to align the main boom
between the rear wheels.
12. Lower the jib boom until it is completely
down.
13. Leave the engine running in preparation for
securing the machine to the transport
vehicle.
14. Chock the AB50J wheels.
❑ Securing to a Transport Vehicle
This procedure assumes that you have just
finished loading the machine onto the transport
vehicle, that the AB50J engine is still running,
and that the wheels are chocked.
1. Use Main Boom Lift to raise the jib end
bracket (1) a few inches.
2. Toenail (2) a large wooden block (3) directly
below the jib end bracket (1).
3. Use Main Boom Lift to lower the jib end
bracket (1) onto the block (3).
4. Set the Anti-Restart switch to OFF.
5. Set the Master Key Switch to OFF then
remove the key.
DO NOT run a strap over the platform toe
board (6). The toe board is not strong enough
to hold the platform down and will be damaged
in transit. Run a strap where shown.
6. Tighten a nylon strap (4) over the mounting
bracket (5) as shown.
7. Set the Battery switch to OFF and lock it.
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