Snorkel TB65J - Manual (Page 60)

Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
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8. Close the shut-off valve on the LPG tank on LPG.
9. Close and latch the cowling doors.
0. Use wire-ties to fasten the platform gate(s) to the
guardrails to prevent them from bouncing. Also, use
wire-ties to fasten the platform foot switch to the
platform floor.
. Use a nylon strap to securely fasten the platform
against the wood block. On steel platforms, thread
the strap over the toeboard as shown in Figure 9.5.
Figure 9.5 – Platform
Caution
Ratchets, winches, and come-alongs can produce
enough force to damage machine components. Do
not over tighten the straps or chains when securing
the aerial platform to the transport vehicle.
2. Use chains or straps to securely fasten the aerial
platform to the transport vehicle using the tie-down
lugs as attachment points. Proper tie-down and haul-
ing are the responsibility of the carrier.
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 protec-
tor in the hole of the lifting lug.
5. Use spreader bars of sufficient length to keep the
chains, straps, or cables from contacting the turn-
table, 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.
. Chock the wheels.
2. Raise the main boom about ′ (0.3m).
3. Place a large wood block under the jib foot. Lower
the platform so the foot rests on the wood block.
4. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
5. Turn the start switch off and place the platform con-
trol cover over the upper controls if the machine is
equipped with that option.
6. Place the lower controls emergency stop switch in
the off position. Turn the start switch off and remove
the key.
7. Turn the battery disconnect switch off.