JLG 15AMI Operator Manual - Manual (Page 47)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3121212 – JLG Lift – 4-9
4.6 STOWING MACHINE
1. Ensure that platform is fully lowered, turn POWER ON/OFF
key switch (on the Ground Control Station) to the OFF
position.
WHEN MOVING MACHINE PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAU-
TIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1, “TRANSPORTING” OF THIS MAN-
UAL. ALSO SEE SECTION 4, “TRANSPORTING, LIFTING AND TIE
DOWN” FOR PROPER PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTING.
2. Move machine to a well-protected and well-ventilated
area. If necessary, cover the machine so it will be pro-
tected if in a hostile environment.
3. Set the floor brake when parking machine for an extended
period of time.
4. If necessary remove key from Ground Control Panel
POWER ON/OFF key switch to disable machine from
unauthorized use.
NOTE: If required, DC machine batteries should be charged in
preparation for next work day in accordance with Section
4.3, Battery Charging & Maintenance.
4.7 TRANSPORTING, LIFTING AND TIE DOWN
General
The AMI machine may be transported from work-site to work-
site using any of the following methods:
• Pushing the machine around on its base wheels.
• Transport with a forklift truck using the forklift pockets in the
base frame or to lift onto a transport vehicle.
Transporting by Pushing
CAREFULLY REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTED IN SECTION
1, “TRANSPORTING”, BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE MACHINE.
The 15AMI machine’s base frame is equipped with load bearing
wheels mounted on a straight axle at the mast end of the
machine; and a pair of heavy duty swivel caster wheels
mounted on the frame at the platform end of the machine. It is
important to closely follow the instructions mentioned in the fol-
lowing WARNING note to ensure safe transport of unit when
pushing.