Snorkel ATB50 CE - Manual (Page 74)

4. Enter the platform and attach the lanyard of
your fall restraint to the lanyard anchor point
(4) on the platform.
5. Use the controls on the platform control box
(5) to raise the jib boom (6) to its horizontal
position.
6. Use the platform controls to bring the ATB
42/50 into the stowed position (except jib
boom horizontal) at the foot of the loading
ramp (7) with the steering wheels (8) nearest
the ramp (7).
7. Visually check (from the platform) to be sure
the ATB 42/50 is aligned with the ramp and
the ramp is still aligned with the truck or
trailer. All should be in a straight line.
A
DANGER
Death or Serious Injury can result from losing
control of an ATB 42/50 while loading. Always
set the Drive Range to LOW before you drive
up or down a grade.
8. Set the Drive Range to LOW.
9. Use turntable Swing to move the platform
slightly to the side so you are aligned with
the wheels and can see them better.
10. Use the Drive/Steer controller to slowly drive
the ATB 42/50 straight onto the ramp and
transport trailer.
11. Use turntable Swing to align the main boom
between the rear wheels.
12. Lower the jib boom until it is completely
down.
13. Leave the engine running in preparation for
securing the machine to the transport
vehicle.
14. Chock the ATB 42/50 wheels.
u
Securing to a Transport Vehicle
This procedure assumes that you have just
finished loading the machine onto the transport
vehicle, that the ATB 42/50 engine is still running,
and that the wheels are chocked.
1. Use Main Boom Lift to raise the jib end
bracket (1) a few inches.
2. Toenail (2) a large wooden block (3) directly
below the jib end bracket (1).
3. Use Main Boom Lift to lower the jib end
bracket (1) onto the block (3).
4. Set the Anti-Restart switch to OFF.
5. Set the Master Key Switch to OFF then
remove the key.
A
DANGER
DO NOT run a strap over the platform toe
board (6). The toe board is not strong enough
to hold the platform down and will be damaged
in transit. Run a strap where shown.
6. Tighten a nylon strap (4) over the mounting
bracket (5) as shown.
7. Set the Battery switch to OFF and lock it.
page 10 - 2 ATB 42/50 – 0161987EE
10. Stowing and Transporting