5 loading and securing for transport, Tiedown, Loading and securing for transport -11 – JLG 4017RS Operator Manual User Manual
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Section 4 - Operation
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LOADING AND SECURING FOR TRANSPORT
Tiedown
1. If equipped, level the telehandler prior to loading.
2. Using a spotter, load the telehandler with boom as low as possible.
3. Once loaded, apply parking brake and lower boom until boom or attachment is
resting on deck. Move all controls to “Neutral,” stop engine and remove ignition key.
4. Secure machine to deck by passing chains through the designated tiedown points as
shown in the figure.
5. Do not tiedown front of boom.
Note: The user assumes all responsibility for choosing the proper method of transportation
and tie-down devices, making sure the equipment used is capable of supporting the weight of
the vehicle being transported and that all manufacturer’s instructions and warnings,
regulations and safety rules of their employer, the Department of Transportation and/or any
other local, state or federal/provincial laws are followed.
WARNING
TELEHANDLER SLIDE HAZARD. Before loading telehandler for transport, make sure
deck, ramps and telehandler wheels are free of mud, snow and ice. Failure to do so
could cause telehandler to slide.
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