Snorkel AB80J - Manual (Page 63)

Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
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Figure 9.4 – Drive Wheel
7. Use the winch to position the aerial platform on the
transport vehicle.
Warning
The aerial platform is free to move when the drive
hubs are disabled. Death or serious injury can result.
Re-enable the drive hubs before operating the aerial
platform.
8. At each drive wheel, remove the two bolts and return
the plate to its original position as shown in Figure
9.4.
9. Start the engine and operate the drive control in for-
ward and reverse several times to engage the drive
hubs.
Hoisting
Use a four point sling arrangement attached to the lifting
lugs when hoisting the aerial platform. Machine damage
can occur if the sling is attached to the booms, turntable,
or platform.
Warning
The potential for an accident increases when the
aerial platform is lifted using improper equipment
and/or lifting techniques. Death or serious injury
can result from such accidents. Use proper equip-
ment and lifting techniques when lifting the aerial
platform.
Know the weight of the aerial platform and the capacity of
the lifting devices before hoisting. Lifting devices include
the hoist or crane, chains, straps, cables, hooks, sheaves,
shackles, slings, and other hardware used to support the
machine. The empty vehicle weight is stamped on the
serial number placard and is listed in Chapter 2.
The user assumes all responsibility for making sure the
equipment used is capable of supporting the weight of the
aerial platform and that all manufacturer’s instructions and
warnings, regulations and safety rules of their employer
and/or any state or federal law are followed.
Use the following procedure to hoist the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Inspect the front lifting lugs (refer to Figure 9.3) and
the rear lifting lugs (refer to Figure 9.5) to make sure
they are free of cracks and are in good condition.
Have any damage repaired by a qualified service
technician before attempting to hoist the machine.
Figure 9.5 – Rear Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
3. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
4. Connect the chains or straps to the lifting lugs using
bolted shackles. Hooks that fit properly in the lugs
and that have latching mechanisms to prevent them
from falling out under a slack line condition may also
be used.
Do not run the sling cable through the lifting lugs.
Cable damage and/or failure can result from the cable
contacting the sharp corners of the lug. There is no
effective way of putting a corner protector in the hole
of the lifting lug.
5. Use spreader bars of sufficient length to keep the
chains, straps, or cables from contacting the turnta-
ble, booms, and steer cylinders. When using cables,
use rigid corner protectors at any point where the
cable contacts sharp corners to prevent damaging
the cable. Careful rigging of the spreaders is required
to prevent machine damage.
6. Adjust the length of each chain or strap so the aerial
platform remains level when raised off the ground.
7. Use the hoist or crane to carefully raise and position
the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle.
Securing for Transport
Use the following procedure to secure the aerial platform
on the transport vehicle.
1. Chock the wheels.
Bolt
Disconnect Plate
Tie-Down/Lifting
Lugs