JLG DVSP Series Service Manual - Manual (Page 29)

SECTION 2 - GENERAL
3121136 – JLG Lift – 2-9
2.5 POSITIONING LIFT FOR ACCESS TO
COMPONENTS LOCATED UNDER THE
BASE FRAME
Access to the underside of the VP lift can be obtained by
lifting the machine with a fork lift truck, using the fork lift
pockets in the base frame.
Lifting with a Fork Truck (See Figure 2-1.)
1. Choose a fork lift truck capable of safely handling
the full weight of the machine.
2. Locate work area on a firm, level surface.
KEEP MACHINE LEVEL OR SLIGHTLY TILTED TOWARD FORK-
LIFT TRUCK WHEN LIFTING TO PREVENT MACHINE FROM SLID-
ING OFF LIFTING TINES.
3. When lifting with a fork truck, lift only using the fork
lift-truck pockets running the length of the machine’s
base frame from rear to front.
4. After lifting machine to desired work height, place
support stands under the machine. The support
stands must reach from the floor to the bottom of the
machine and be capable of safely handling the
weight of the machine.
1. Lift using only the fork lift pockets in the base frame.
2. Place support stands between machine and floor.
Figure 2-1. Accessing Machine Underside
Components by Lifting with a Fork Truck.
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