Product Manual

SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION
3-8 – JLG Lift – 3121742
3.4 TRANSPORTING, LIFTING AND TIE-DOWN
PROCEDURES
(See Figure 3-7.)
Loading or Towing
If loading machine up a ramp to the trailer with the aid of a
winch, connect the winch cable to the castor/gate end of the
chassis using the location holes provided. First run a strap
around the front tow/tie down pins mounted inside the fork lift
pockets, and then connect the winch cable to the strap.
When towing ensure the castor wheel locks are unlocked, and
that the platform is fully lowered in the transport position.
Before disconnecting the machine from the winch cable,
engage the castor wheel locks to keep the machine from rolling.
Vehicle Transport
Always ensure that the machine is transported in the upright
position. Never lay flat.
Ensure the transport vehicle is parked on a level surface.
The machine can be loaded via a forklift, tail-lift, or winch. Never
push the machine up a slope greater than 5° without the aid of a
winch or forklift.
If using a forklift, set the front castor locks, this will keep the
machine from rolling. Ensure the forklift tines are fully engaged
through the chassis sockets.
To secure machine to the transport vehicle, use at least two
straps, with one strap over the chassis, around the mast section
and out to the rear of the machine. The other strap should be
fed through the front tie down locations on the chassis and the
straps taken forward, so that the machine is tied down in four
diagonal directions.
NOTICE
NEVER PLACE THE STRAP THROUGH THE PLATFORM OR HANDRAILS THIS
COULD RESULT IN MACHINE DAMAGE. DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN
TIGHTENING STRAPS.
3.5 STORAGE
If the machine is to be taken out of operation for a period longer
than one month, the following precautions should be taken.
Ideally, the battery charger should be switched on. The charger
has a programmed maintenance mode, and will maintain the
battery in good condition indefinitely, although obviously the
electrolyte level must still be checked periodically. If this is not
practical, then the charger should be switched on once a week
for half an hour. This is especially important in cold conditions.
The hydraulic oil must be replaced (recommended after 3
months of non-use) see the procedure in the Maintenance Pro-
cedures section.