Snorkel SP18 - Manual (Page 56)

2. Chock the vehicle wheels so it cannot roll
away from the ramp while the machine is
loaded.
3. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or
other loose objects from the platform.
4. From the upper controls, drive the machine
to the foot of the loading ramp with the front
wheels nearest the ramp. Make sure the
machine is centered with the ramps and that
the steering wheels are straight.
5. Rotate the platform so it is perpendicular to
the boom.
6. On a SP17, raise the main boom so it is
horizontal. On a SP18, fully lower the main
boom and raise the jib boom so it is
horizontal.
7. Retract the main boom.
8. Rotate the turntable slightly to the side so
you can see the front wheels.
9. Verify that the machine wheels, loading
ramps, and transport vehicle are aligned.
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes
unstable. Death or serious injury can result
from a tip-over accident. Set the drive range
to low before driving up or down a grade.
10. Set the drive range to low.
11. Drive the aerial platform onto the transport
vehicle in a straight line through the grade
transitions with minimal turning.
12. Rotate the turntable to align the main boom
between the rear wheels.
13. On a SP17, fully lower the main boom. On a
SP18, fully lower the jib boom (Refer to
Figure 9.4).
Figure 9.4—Stowed Position For Transporting
The SP18
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Winching
Use the following procedure to winch 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. From the upper controls, center the aerial
platform with the loading ramps and transport
vehicle bed. Make sure the steering wheels
are straight.
4. Properly stow the aerial platform.
5. Attach the winch to the tie-down lugs (refer
to Figure 9.5) on the front of the chassis.
Figure 9.5—Tie-Down Lifting Lugs
6. At each drive wheel, use a 30mm socket to
unscrew (anticlockwise) the free wheel nut 
(refer to Figure 9.6).
Figure 9.6—Drive Wheel
The aerial platform is free to move when the
hubs are freewheeled. Death or serious
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