JLG X500AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 78)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
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Tie Down
(See Figure 4-8.)
WHEN TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE, THE BOOM MUST BE FULLY LOW-
ERED INTO THE BOOM REST.
• Travel up ramps with the platform behind the machine.
• Do not contact the ground with the jib or bottom of
platform when loading/unloading. Operate the
machine from the ground remote position and raise the
jib to prevent contact with the ground. See “Jib Position
for Travelling” on page 4-10.
• ALWAYS load/unload the machine with the track fully
widened.
1. Configure the machine to the transport position;
a. place the booms in the stowed position and
properly aligned
b. all outriggers are fully retracted
c. tracks are fully widened
d. remove all loose items from the machine
2. Secure the chassis using straps or chains of ade-
quate strength.
DO NOT MAKE CONNECTIONS AT POINTS DIFFERENT THAN THOSE IDEN-
TIFIED BY THE TIE DOWN LOCATION DECAL SHOWN - SEE FIGURE 4-8.
THIS COULD CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE RESULTING IN THE COLLAPSE
OF THE PRODUCT.