Warning – Snorkel TB65J User Manual

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Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting

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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 result.

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 for-

ward 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.

Warning

The potential for an accident increases when the

aerial platform is lifted using improper equipment

and/or lifting techniques. Death or serious injury

could result from such accidents. Use proper equip-

ment and lifting techniques when lifting the aerial

platform.

Know the weight of the aerial platform and the capacity

of the lifting devices before hoisting.

• Lifting devices include the hoist or crane, chains,

straps, cables, hooks, sheaves, shackles, slings, and

other hardware used to support the machine.

• The empty vehicle weight is stamped on the serial

number placard and is listed in Chapter 2.

The user assumes all responsibility for:

• Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup-

porting the weight of the aerial platform.

• Making sure all manufacturer’s instructions and warn-

ings, regulations and safety rules of their employer

and/or any state or federal law are followed.

Use the following procedure to hoist the aerial platform

onto the transport vehicle.

. Properly stow the aerial platform.

2. Inspect the front and rear lifting lugs (refer to Figure

9.4) to make sure they are free of cracks and are

in good condition. Have any damage repaired by a

qualified service technician before attempting to hoist

the machine.

Figure 9.4 – Lifting Lugs

3. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose

objects from the platform.

4. Connect the chains or straps to the lifting lugs using

bolted shackles. Hooks that fit properly in the lugs

and that have latching mechanisms to prevent them

from falling out under a slack line condition may also

be used.

Bolt

Disconnect Plate

Front

Rear

Lifting Lugs