Snorkel MHP17 - Manual (Page 53)

10. Stowing and Transporting
■ Stowing
At the end of each work day (or in prep a ra tion for
lift ing or stor age) a qual i fied op er a tor should put
the MHP16/47 into its stowed po si tion then lock by
en gag ing the boom cra dle latch.
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The correct stowed position is shown
here.
Figure 10.1 - Correct Stowed Position
To bring the MHP16/47 into the STOWED
POSITION use the con trols on the ground con trol
box or plat form con trol box to:
1. Fully lower all booms.
2. Align the lower boom travel lock with the
boom rest mounted to the drawbar.
3. Engage the boom cradle latch.
Figure 10.2 - Boom Cradle Latch
If using the upper controls go now to the
ground controls and:
4. Switch the Ground / Platform selector to
ground.
5. Set the Booms / Stabilizer selector to
stabilizer.
6. Using the stabilizer controls raise the
stabilizers (rear first to avoid damage to the
jockey wheel)
7. Set the Master Key switch on the ground
control box to off and remove the key.
■ Transporting
❑ Trailering
When mov ing the MHP16/47 on a trans port trailer
the fol low ing points must be ad hered to.
1. The unit must be in the stowed position.
2. Care must be taken when loading the unit
onto the trailer that it does not run away.
Chock the wheels and apply the handbrake.
3. The MHP16/47 can be loaded by forklift.
Figure 10.3 - Forklift Points
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Securing to a Transport Vehicle
4. Tie down only with the 4 tie down lugs.
DO NOT
● Tie down over the draw bar.
● Tie down over the booms.
● Tie down over the platform.
Reverse the above procedure after transporting.
■ Towing
NOTE:
The correct size tow ball MUST be used when
connecting the draw bar to the towing vehicle.
The coupling is stamped with the correct size. Be
aware of local transport regulations.
1. Visually inspect the tow ball on the towing
vehicle.
2. Ensure the tow ball is matching in size with
the tow coupling on the trailer.
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DANGER
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Boom cradle latch
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Forklift points