JLG M4069 ANSI Service Manual - Manual (Page 53)

SECTION 3 - CHASSIS & SCISSOR ARMS
3121122 – JLG Lift – 3-25
4. Press the cover sufficiently against the shift rod to
insert the bolts at least 2 to 3 threads into the cover.
This will subject the shift rod to spring force.
5. Install the bolts and torque 6.3 ft lbs (8.8 Nm) until
they are flush with the cover.
6. The sun gear shaft and input shaft are now discon-
nected and the machine is ready to be towed.
BEFORE THE MACHINE IS SEPARATED FROM THE TOWING
VEHICLE, EITHER THE GEAR DRIVE HAS TO BE REENGAGED OR
SUITABLE MEASURES MUST BE TAKEN TO SECURE THE
MACHINE FROM MOVEMENT.
Engaging after Towing is Complete
PRIOR TO OPERATING THE DISCONNECT THE MACHINE HAS TO
BE ON LEVEL GROUND AND COMPLETELY SECURED FROM ANY
MOVEMENT, I.E. VIA TOW BAR TO PULLING VEHICLE. THE
MACHINE SHOULD NOT BE MOVED UNLESS IT IS SECURED TO
THE TOWING VEHICLE TO PREVENT RUNAWAY.
ENSURE THE DISCONNECT MECHANISM IS ONLY OPERATED
WITH THE MACHINE AT A STAND STILL.
THE GEAR DRIVE TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE CHECKED PRIOR
TO ANY WORK BEING DONE. THIS IS IMPORTANT IF THE GEAR
DRIVE HAS RECENTLY BEEN OPERATED SINCE IT MAY BE HOT
AND CAUSE INJURY.
ENSURE THE AREA SURROUNDING THE DISCONNECT IS
CLEANED PRIOR TO OPERATION. ENSURE THAT DIRT OR
OTHER CONTAMINANTS DO NOT ENTER THE GEAR DRIVE.
THE COVER IS UNDER SPRING FORCE
1. Remove the 2 hex head bolts securing the cover
evenly and remove the cover.
2. Rotate the cover 180° and secure with the two hex
head bolts.
3. Torque the hex head bolts 6.3 ft lbs (8.8 Nm).
PULL VERY SLOWLY WITH THE TOWING VEHICLE CONNECTED
TO THE MACHINE TO ALLOW THE SPLINE OF THE SUN GEAR
SHAFT TO ENGAGE WITH THE SPLINE OF THE INPUT SHAFT.
DO NOT OPERATE THE MOTOR TO MAKE THE SUN GEAR SHAFT
TO ENGAGE WITH THE SPLINE OF THE INPUT SHAFT.
4. Check to ensure all bolts are tight and all compo-
nents are returned to their original positions.
5. The gear drive should now be reengaged and the
machine can be disconnected from the towing vehi-
cle.