Snorkel TB50 CE 11-05 - Manual (Page 51)

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Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
To prevent unauthorized use and damage, properly stow
the aerial platform at the end of each work day. It must
also be properly stowed while transporting.
Stowing
The properly stowed position is shown in Figure 9.1.
Figure 9.1 – Stowed Position
Use the following procedure to properly stow the aerial
platform.
1. Rotate the platform so it is perpendicular to the end
of the boom.
2. Fully retract and lower the main boom.
3. Center the booms between the rear wheels.
4. If the engine has just been under load and is hot, set
the throttle switch to low and let the engine idle for
five minutes.
5. Turn the start switch off and place the platform con-
trol box cover over the upper controls if the machine
is equipped with that option.
6. Push the lower controls emergency stop button in-
ward. Turn the control selector switch off and remove
the key.
7. Turn the battery disconnect switch off.
8. Close and latch the cowling doors.
Transporting
The aerial platform may be moved on a transport vehicle.
Depending on the particular situation, the aerial platform
may be driven, winched, or hoisted onto a vehicle such
as a truck or trailer. Driving is the preferred method.
A
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes un-
stable. Death or serious injury will result from a tip-
over accident. Do not drive on ramps that exceed
25 percent grade, or where conditions of the ramp
could cause driving to be hazardous.
Drive the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle if the
ramp incline is within the 25 percent grade capability of
the aerial platform.
A 25 percent grade is a 0.76 m (30 ″ ) vertical rise in 3.05 m
(10
′
) horizontal length.
Use a winch to load and unload the aerial platform on
ramps that exceed 25 percent grade. A winch may also
be used when conditions of the ramp could cause driving
to be hazardous.
The equipment used to load, unload, and transport the
aerial platform must have adequate capacity. Refer to
Chapter 2 to determine the approximate weight of the
aerial platform.
The user assumes all responsibility for choosing the proper
method of transportation, and the proper selection and
use of transportation and tie-down devices, 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, 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 steer-
ing wheels are straight.
5. Rotate the platform so it is perpendicular to the boom.