Snorkel TB37 2001 - Manual (Page 43)

Chapter 9. Stowing and Transporting
To prevent unauthorized use and damage, properly
stow the aerial platform at the end of each work day. It
must also be properly stowed while transporting.
Stowing
The properly stowed position is shown in Figure 9.1.
Figure 9.1—Stowed TB 37
Use the following procedure to properly stow the aerial
platform.
1. Rotate the platform so it is perpendicular to the end
of the boom.
2. Fully retract and lower the main boom.
3. Center the booms between the rear wheels.
4. If the engine has just been under load and is hot, set
the throttle switch to low and let the engine idle for
five minutes.
5.
Turn the anti-restart switch off and place the plat-
form control box cover over the upper controls if the
machine is equipped with that option.
6. Turn the lower controls emergency stop and the
master switch off and remove the key.
7. Turn the battery disconnect switch off.
8. On dual fuel machines, close the shut-off valve on
the LPG tank.
9. Close and latch the cowling doors.
Transporting
The aerial platform may be moved on a transport vehi-
cle. Depending on the particular situation, the aerial
platform may be driven, winched, or hoisted onto a vehi-
cle such as a truck or trailer. Driving is the preferred
method.
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unsta-
ble. Death or serious injury can result from a
tip-over accident. Do not drive on ramps that ex-
ceed 25 percent grade, or where conditions of the
ramp could cause driving to be hazardous.
Drive the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle if the
ramp incline is within the 25 percent grade capability of
the aerial platform.
A 25 percent grade is a 30
″
(7.62 m) vertical rise in 10
′
(3.05 m) horizontal length.
Use a winch to load and unload the aerial platform on
ramps that exceed 25 percent grade. A winch may also
be used when conditions of the ramp could cause driv-
ing to be hazardous.
The equipment used to load, unload, and transport the
aerial platform must have adequate capacity. Refer to
Chapter 2 to determine the approximate weight of the
aerial platform.
The user assumes all responsibility for choosing the
proper method of transportation, and the proper selec-
tion and use of transportation and tie-down devices,
making sure the equipment used is capable of support-
ing the weight of the aerial platform and that all manu-
facturer’s instructions and warnings, regulations and
safety rules of their employer, the DOT and/or any other
state or federal law are followed.
Driving
Use the following procedure to drive the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Locate the transport vehicle so it is in a straight line
with the loading ramp.
2. Chock the vehicle wheels so it cannot roll away
from the ramp while the machine is loaded.
3. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or other
loose objects from the platform.
4. Drive the machine to the foot of the loading ramp
with the front wheels nearest the ramp. Make sure
the machine is centered with the ramps and that the
steering wheels are straight.
5. Rotate the platform so it is perpendicular to the
boom.
6. Retract the tip boom and raise the main boom so it
is horizontal.
7. Rotate the turntable slightly to the side so you can
see the front wheels.
8. Verify that the machine wheels, loading ramps, and
transport vehicle are aligned.
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