Snorkel TB126J User Manual

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9. STOWING & TRANSPORTING

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To safely drive a TB126J onto a transport trailer:

1. Visually inspect the alignment of the loading
ramp (1) and the truck or trailer (2). They should
both be on the same straight line.

2. Chock (3) the wheels of the truck or trailer so
it cannot roll away form the loading ramp (1)
while the TB126J is being loaded.

3. Set the ground-control box for platform
operation.

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 TB126J
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).

7. Visually check (from the platform) to be sure
the TB126J 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 TB126J while loading. Always set
the ENGINE THROTTLE and DRIVE RANGE to
LO anytime you drive up or down a grade.

8. Set both ENGINE THROTTLE and DRIVE
RANGE to LO.

9. 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.

10. Use the DRIVE controller to slowly drive the
TB126J straight onto the ramp and trailer.

11. Use the LIFT/SWING controller to align the
base boom between the rear wheels.

NOTE: If you are loading onto a conventional
step-deck trailer, align the base boom
between the front wheels. (See illustrations on
the previous page.)

12. Lower the jib-boom until it is about a foot (0.3
m) above the trailer.

13. Leave the engine running in preparation for
the next section.

14. Chock the TB126J wheels.

NOTE: In the stowed position (boom over rear
axles), the TB126J front (steering) axle
weighs approximately 16,400 pounds (7,450
kg) and the rear (extending) axle weighs
approximately 25,400 pounds (11,550 kg). If
you need to shift trailer axle-weight you can
transport a TB126J with the booms over the
front axle. However, you should always load
the TB126J with the booms over the rear axle
so that you do not get disoriented using the
controls.