JLG 120-SXJ ANSI Operator Manual - Manual (Page 58)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-8 – JLG Lift – 3121104
4.8 PLATFORM
Loading From Ground Level
1. Position chassis on a smooth, firm and level surface.
2. If total load (personnel, tools and supplies) is less
then rated capacity, distribute load uniformly on plat-
form floor and proceed to work position.
Loading From Positions Above Ground Level
Before loading weight to platform above ground level:
1. Determine what the total rated capacity weight will
be after additional weight is loaded (personnel, tools
and supplies).
2. If total weight in platform will be less then rated
capacity, proceed with adding weight.
Platform Level Adjustment
1. Leveling UP. Depress footswitch to raise platform,
position PLATFORM LEVEL control switch UP and
hold until platform is level.
2. Leveling DOWN. Depress footswitch to lower plat-
form, position PLATFORM LEVEL control switch to
DOWN and hold until platform is level.
Platform Rotation
1. Depress footswitch to rotate platform to the left,
PLATFORM ROTATE control is positioned to the
LEFT and held until desired position is reached.
2. Depress footswitch to rotate platform to the right,
PLATFORM ROTATE control is positioned to the
RIGHT and held until desired position is reached.
4.9 AXLES, EXTENDING AND RETRACTING
Machines without Jacks
1. From the platform controls, activate the machine
hydraulic system and position the boom over the
drive wheel end of the machine.
2. Position the Steer Select switch to the Front Steer
position. The boom must be retracted within the lim-
its of the 10 foot cutout switch and below horizontal.
IMPORTANT
D O N O T U S E E XTE N D - A - R E A C H ( IF E QU I P P E D ) TO LI FT
MACHINE WHEN EXTENDING AND RETRACTING AXLES.
3. Position LIFT control to DOWN and hold until drive
wheels rise from the ground; it may be necessary to
feather the lift control to maintain drive wheel eleva-
tion.
4. Push and hold the Jack/Steer/Axle Select switch in
the Axle position.
Figure 4-5. Lifting the Axle