Snorkel TB125J - Manual (Page 56)

Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
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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. 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.
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.
The user assumes all responsibility for choosing the
proper method of transportation, and the proper selec-
tion and use of transportation and tie-down devices,
making sure the equipment used is capable of sup-
porting the weight of the aerial platform and that all
manufacturer’s instructions and warnings, regulations
and safety rules of their employer, the DOT and/or any
other state or federal law are followed.
Driving
Use the following procedure to drive the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Locate the transport vehicle so it is in a straight line
with the loading ramp.
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. 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. Retract the tip boom and raise the main boom or jib
so it is horizontal.
7. Rotate the turntable slightly to the side so you can
see the front wheels.
8. Verify that the machine wheels, loading ramps, and
transport vehicle are aligned.
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes un-
stable. Death or serious injury can result from a
tip-over accident. Set the drive range to low before
driving up or down a grade.
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.
Tie-Down/Lifting
Lugs