Snorkel TB50 - Manual (Page 66)

Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
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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 will 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.
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. 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.
4. Fully retract the tip boom. Lower the main boom as
much as possible making sure there is adequate
ground clearance between the platform and the
ramp.
5. 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 Lugs
6. 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.
Figure 9.3 – Drive Wheel
7. 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.
8. At each drive wheel, remove the two bolts and return
the plate to its original position as shown in Figure
9.3.
9. Start the engine and operate the drive control in
forward and reverse several times to engage the
drive hubs.
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.
Tie-Down
Lugs
Disconnect Plate Bolt