Snorkel TB120 - Manual (Page 56)

Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
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Warning
The aerial platform is free to move when the drive
hubs are disabled. Death or serious injury can re-
sult. Re-enable the drive hubs before operating the
aerial platform.
9. At each drive wheel, remove the two bolts and return
the plate to its original position as shown in Figure
9.3.
10. Start the engine and operate the drive control in
forward and reverse several times to engage the
drive hubs.
Figure 9.3 – Drive Wheel
Hoisting
Use a four point sling arrangement attached to the lifting
lugs when hoisting the aerial platform. Machine damage
can occur if the sling is attached to the booms, turntable
or platform.
Warning
The potential for an accident increases when the
aerial platform is lifted using improper equipment
and/or lifting techniques. Death or serious injury
can result from such accidents. Use proper equip-
ment and lifting techniques when lifting the aerial
platform.
Know the weight of the aerial platform and the capac-
ity of the lifting devices before hoisting. Lifting devices
include the hoist or crane, chains, straps, cables, hooks,
sheaves, shackles, slings and other hardware used
to support the machine. The gross vehicle weight is
stamped on the serial number placard and is listed in
Chapter 2.
The user assumes all responsibility for making sure the
equipment used is capable of supporting the weight of
the aerial platform and that all manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and warnings, regulations and safety rules of their
employer and/or any state or federal law are followed.
Bolt Disconnect Plate
9. Place the drive range switch in the low position.
10. Drive the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle
in a straight line through the grade transitions with
minimal turning.
11. Rotate the turntable to align the main boom between
the rear wheels.
12. When driving down the ramp, always back the ma-
chine with the platform on the downhill side only.
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. Chock rear tires of the transport vehicle.
3. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or other
loose objects from the platform.
4. 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. Properly stow the aerial platform.
6. Attach the winch to the tie-down lugs (refer to Figure
9.2) on the front of the chassis.
Figure 9.2 – Front Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
7. At each drive wheel, remove the two bolts from the
disconnect plate (refer to Figure 9.3). Turn the plate
over so the nipple points inward. Reinstall the two
bolts.
8. Use the winch to position the aerial platform on the
transport vehicle.
Tie-Down/Lifting
Lugs