Snorkel S2545 - Manual (Page 44)

Figure 10.2—Free-Wheeling Valve
7. Attach the winch to the tie-down lugs (refer to
Figure 10.3) on the front of the chassis.
Figure 10.3—Tie-Down Lugs
8. Use the winch to position the aerial platform
on the transport vehicle.
9. Close the free-wheeling valve.
10. Manually reset the parking brakes using a
wrench or drive the aerial platform to reset them.
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Driving
Use the following procedure to drive the aerial
platform onto the transport vehicle.
1. Locate the transport vehicle so the aerial
platform will not roll forward after it is loaded.
2. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or
other loose objects from the platform.
3. Fully lower the platform and retract the
platform extension.
4. From the upper controls, center the aerial
platform with the loading ramps and transport
vehicle bed. Make sure that the steering
wheels are straight.
5. Place the joystick in speed two for climbing a
ramp or speed one for descending a ramp.
6. Drive the aerial platform on or off the
transport vehicle in a straight line through the
grade transitions with minimal turning.
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Hoisting
Use the following procedure to hoist the aerial
platform onto the transport vehicle.
1. Inspect the lift lugs to make sure they are free
of cracks, rust, and are in good condition. There
are two lugs on the rear of chassis and two on
the front of chassis (refer to figure 10.3).
2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or
other loose objects from the platform.
3. Connect chains or straps to create a four
point lift using the tie-down lugs.
4. Use a spreader bar of sufficient length to
keep the chains or straps from contacting the
upper structure of the aerial platform.
5. Adjust the length of each chain or strap so
the aerial platform remains level when raised
off the ground.
6. Use the hoist to carefully raise and position
the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle.
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Lifting With a Forklift
Use the following procedure to lift the aerial
platform with a forklift.
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or
other loose objects from the platform.
3. Insert the forklift forks into the pockets (refer to
Figure 10.4) or at the designated points under
the pothole protector skids to lift the machine.
Figure 10.4—Forklift Pockets
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Chapter 10. Stowing and Transporting
Forklift Pocket
Tie-Down Lug
Lift Lug
Free-Wheeling
Valve