JLG X17J Plus Operator Manual - Manual (Page 84)

6.4.8 PARKING THE MACHINE ON A SLOPE OR ON UNEVEN GROUND
When parking the machine on a slope or uneven ground with the stabilisers closed, make
sure that the carriage is in the open position and block the tracks using chocks to prevent the
machine from moving.
‑ Do not use the second travel speed to drive on sloping or uneven ground and when not
driving in a straight line.
6.4.9 STABILISING AND LEVELLING THE MACHINE
Once having decided where to park the machine, this can be stabilised and levelled. First of
all check that the surface can support the pressure exerted on the ground by the machine (see
the paragraph on technical specifications) and can contain the overall dimensions of the
machine with stabilisers lowered.
Stabilising the machine on a slope exceeding the allowed limits may cause instability and
consequently harm to or even death of operators or other persons in and around the
working area. Work must only be performed with the machine stabilised at an inclination
under the limits specified by the manufacturer.
‑ Always keep a distance from embankments or ditches that is equivalent to the depth of
such and observe the required safety distance from power lines.
‑ Avoid any contact with objects or persons when lowering the stabilisers.
STABILISATION PROCEDURE
Before moving the stabilisers make sure that:
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all instructions provided in this chapter have been complied with;
‑ the ground where the machine is stabilised is compact and can support the weight of the
machine and the maximum possible reaction force on one stabiliser;
NOTE: when working the load on one individual stabiliser can increase greatly due to
the shifting of weight, especially if extension and/or rotation operations are performed.
THIS MUST ALSO BE CONSIDERED WHEN EXAMINING THE GROUND.
‑ there are no obstacles on the stabilisation area and in the trajectory of each individual
stabiliser;
‑ the machine is completely closed and aligned, in the stabilisation position.
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