JLG 500RTS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 37)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3120828 – JLG Lift – 4-5
Traveling in Reverse
NOTE: On machines equipped with leveling jacks, leveling
jacks must be in the stowed position before opera-
tion of the drive system.
1. Position ignition/emergency stop switch to on. If
machine has been shut down, start engine and
allow warm-up period before beginning any lifting.
2. Position pump and engine control switches to
desired positions (high or low) and position drive
control switch to desired position (torque or speed).
3. Position controller to forward, pull up on safety lock,
and hold controller in position for duration of travel.
Once drive is initiated, the safety lock can be
released and drive will continue to function until con-
troller is returned to the center off position. Drive
speed is determined by the distance the controller is
moved from the center off position.
4.8 PARKING AND STOWING
Park and stow machine as follows:
1. Drive machine to a reasonably well-protected and
well-ventilated area.
2. Ensure platform is fully lowered.
3. Position emergency stop switch to off position.
4. If necessary, cover the instruction placards, caution
and warning decals so that they will be protected
from hostile environment.
5. Chock at least two wheels when parking machine for
an extended period of time.
6. Turn ignition/emergency stop switch to off and turn
the Power selctor switch to the center position and
remove key to disable machine from unauthorized
use.
4.9 PLATFORM LOADING
The platform maximum rated load capacity is shown on a
placard located on the platform and is based upon the fol-
lowing criteria.
1. Machine is positioned on a smooth, firm and level
surface.
2. All braking devices are engaged.
3. Refer to Section 3 for platform capacities.
4. Leveling Jacks properly set (If Equipped).
It is important to remember that the load should be evenly
distributed on the platform. The load should be placed
near the center of the platform when possible.
4.10 SAFETY PROPS
SAFETY PROPS MUST BE USED WHEN MAINTENANCE PER-
FORMED ON MACHINE REQUIRES SIZZOR ARMS TO BE RAISED.
To engage safety props, raise platform so that both props
can be disconnected from locking arms and lowered to a
vertical position. Lower the platform until the safety props
rest on the pads provided on the frame. Maintenance can
now begin.
To store safety props, raise platform so that props can be
pivoted up and secured by their locking arms.
4.11 MACHINE TIE DOWN
When transporting machine, platform must be fully
retracted in the stowed mode with machine securely tied
down to truck or trailer deck. Four tie down lugs are pro-
vided, one at each corner of the machine frame.
USE TIE DOWN LUGS ONLY TO SECURE THE MACHINE FOR
SHIPPING. DO NOT USE TIE DOWN LUGS TO LIFT MACHINE.
4.12 TOWING
The machine should not be towed, except in the event of
an emergency such as a machine malfunction or a total
machine power failure. Refer to Section 6 for emergency
towing procedures.