JLG 1200SJP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 68)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-8 – JLG Lift – 3121141
. 4.5 TRAVELING (DRIVING)
NOTE: When the upper boom is raised approximately 15 degrees above
horizontal, the high drive function will automatically be in low
drive.
DO NOT DRIVE WITH BOOM ABOVE HORIZONTAL EXCEPT ON A SMOOTH, FIRM AND
LEVEL SURFACE.
TO AVOID LOSS OF TRAVEL CONTROL OR “TIP OVER”, DO NOT DRIVE MACHINE ON
GRADES EXCEEDING THOSE SPECIFIED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE.
DO NOT DRIVE ON SIDESLOPES WHICH EXCEED 5 DEGREES.
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE AND AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE
PLATFORM IS ELEVATED.
Figure 4-2. Position of Least Backward Stability