Snorkel TB65J - Manual (Page 57)

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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..
Figure 9.1 – Stowed Position
Use the following procedure to properly stow the aerial
platform.
. Rotate the platform so it is perpendicular to the end
of the boom.
2. Fully retract the tip boom and then fully lower the
main boom.
3. Lower the jib boom until the foot on the jib is near the
ground to allow for exiting the platform.
4. Center the booms between the rear wheels.
5. 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.
6. Turn the start switch off and place the platform con-
trol cover over the upper controls if the machine is
equipped with that option.
7. Push the lower controls emergency stop button
inward. Place the start switch in the off position and
remove the key.
8. Turn the battery disconnect switch off.
9. On dual fuel machines, close the shut-off valve on
the LPG tank.
0. Close and latch the cowling doors.
Tucked Stow
The platform may be tucked underneath the main boom to
reduce the overall length of the machine when it is stowed
for an extended period of time or for transporting.
Use the following procedure to stow the platform in the
tucked position using the lower controls.
. Rotate the platform so it is perpendicular to the end
of the boom.
2. Fully retract the tip boom and then raise the main
boom slightly above horizontal.
3. Operate the platform level switch in the down position
to tuck the platform beneath the main boom. Watch
the position of the platform to make sure it does not
contact the ground surface. It may be necessary to
slightly raise the main boom to prevent the platform
from contacting the ground.
4. Center the booms between the rear wheels.
5. 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.
6. Push the lower controls emergency stop button
inward. Place the start switch in the off position 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.
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac-
cident. Do not drive four wheel drive machines on
ramps that exceed 30 percent grade, or two wheel
drive machines 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 30 percent grade capability of
four wheel drive machines, or 25 percent grade capability
of two wheel drive machines.
A 30 percent grade is a 36″ (0.9 m) vertical rise in 0′
(3.05 m) horizontal length.
A 25 percent grade is a 30″ (0.76 m) vertical rise in 0′
(3.05 m) horizontal length.
Use a winch to load and unload the aerial platform on
ramps that exceed the grade capability of the machine.
A winch may also be used when conditions of the ramp
could cause driving to be hazardous.