Snorkel SB85J - Manual (Page 55)

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Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
To prevent unauthorized use and damage, properly stow
the aerial platform at the end of each work day. It must
also be properly stowed while transporting.
Stowing
The properly stowed position is shown in Figure 9.1.
Figure 9.1 – Stowed Position
Use the following procedure to properly stow the aerial
platform.
1. Rotate the platform so it is perpendicular to the end
of the boom.
2. Fully retract the booms. Lower the main boom until
the foot on the jib is near the ground to allow for
exiting the platform.
3. Center the booms between the rear wheels.
4. If the engine has just been under load and is hot, set
the throttle switch to low and let the engine idle for
five minutes.
5. Turn the start switch off and place the platform con-
trol cover over the upper controls if the machine is
equipped with that option.
6. Push the lower controls emergency stop button in-
ward. Turn the controls selector switch off and remove
the key.
7. Turn the battery disconnect switch off.
8. On dual fuel machines, close the shut-off valve on
the LPG tank.
9. Close and latch the cowling doors.
Tucked Stow
The platform may be tucked underneath the main boom
to reduce the overall length of the machine when it is
stowed for an extended period of time or for transporting.
The tucked stow position is shown in Figure 9.2.
Figure 9.2 – Tucked Stowed Position
Use the following procedure to stow the platform in the
tucked position using the lower controls.
1. Rotate the platform so it is perpendicular to the end
of the boom.
2. Fully retract the tip boom and then raise the main
boom slightly above horizontal.
3. Operate the platform level switch in the down posi-
tion to tuck the platform beneath the main boom.
Watch the position of the platform to make sure it
does not contact the ground surface. It may be nec-
essary to slightly raise the main boom to prevent the
platform from contacting the ground
4. Center the booms between the rear wheels.
5. If the engine has just been under load and is hot, set
the throttle switch to low and let the engine idle for
five minutes.
6. Push the lower controls emergency stop button in-
ward. Turn the controls selector switch off and remove
the key.
7. Turn the battery disconnect switch off.
8. Close and latch the cowling doors.
Transporting
The aerial platform may be moved on a transport vehicle.
Depending on the particular situation, the aerial platform
may be driven, winched, or hoisted onto a vehicle such
as a truck or trailer. Driving is the preferred method.