Snorkel TB100J - Manual (Page 57)

9. STOWING & TRANSPORTING
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4. Enter the platform and attach the lanyard of
your fall restraint to the anchorage point (4) on
the platform.
5. Use the controls of the platform-control box (5)
to raise the jib-boom (6) to its horizontal position.
6. Use the platform controls to bring the TB100J
into the STOWED POSITION (except jib-boom
horizontal) at the foot of the loading ramp (7) with
the steering wheels (8) nearest the ramp.
7. Visually check (from the platform) to be sure
the TB100J is aligned with the ramp and the
ramp is still aligned with the truck or trailer. All
should be in a straight line.
D A N G ER
Death or serious injury can result from losing
control of a TB100J while loading. Always set
the ENGINE THROTTLE and DRIVE RANGE to
LO anytime you drive up or down a grade.
8. Set the ENGINE THROTTLE to LO.
9. Set the DRIVE RANGE to LO.
10. Use the LIFT/SWING controller to move the
platform slightly to the side so you are aligned
with the wheels and can see them better.
11. Use the DRIVE/STEER controller to slowly
drive the TB100J straight onto the ramp and
trailer.
12. Use the LIFT/SWING controller to align the
base boom between the rear wheels.
13. Lower the jib-boom until it is about a foot (0.3
m) above the trailer.
14. Leave the engine running in preparation for
the next section.
15. Chock the TB100J wheels.
NOTE: In the stowed position (boom over
rear axles), the TB100J front (steering) axle
weighs approximately 14,300 pounds (6,500
kg) and the rear (extending) axle weighs
approximately 18,700 pounds (8,500 kg). If
you need to shift trailer axle-weight you can
transport a TB100J with the booms over the
front axle. However, you should drive the
TB100J onto the trailer with the booms over
the rear axle so that you do not get
disoriented using the controls.
Y Y Securing to a Transport Vehicle
This procedure assumes that you have just
finished the previous section, that the TB100J
engine is still running, and that the wheels are
chocked.
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2
3
4
1. Place a wooden block (1) under the rotator
pylon (2) then use the controls at the platform-
control box to lower the rotator pylon (2) onto the
block (1).
NOTE: If the platform will not come down far
enough to touch the wooden block, use a
larger block. If neither a larger block nor
suitable trailer is available, you may resort to
Procedure B in the “Emergency Operation”
chapter. However, you should not use
Procedure B on a regular basis because it
involves an emergency system that should be
held in reserve.
2. Set the ANTI-RESTART MASTER SWITCH to
OFF.
3. Set the MASTER KEY SWITCH to OFF,
remove the key, and close the ground-control
box door.
4. Set the BATTERY switch to OFF and lock the
BATTERY switch.
5. (OPTION - LPG) For machines equipped with
LPG, close the valve on the LPG tank
(completely screwed in).
6. Use a nylon strap (3) to hold the platform (4)
on the blocks (1) as shown.