JLG 41AM Operator Manual - Manual (Page 78)

SECTION 5 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
5-10 – JLG Lift – 3121211
2. With AM, Straddle Extension assembly in position,
install the AM outriggers on each end of the Straddle
Extension.
3. Level the AM and Straddle Extension Unit with the
outrigger leveling jacks using the bubble level indica-
tor located on the AM base frame.
4. Turn on the power switch at the ground control sta-
tion on AM unit. Ensure the outrigger interlock LED’s
located on the straddle end supports are illuminated.
5. If all four (4) interlock LED’s are illuminated the unit is
ready for operation.
6. Prior to entering the platform insure the lift is properly
set up and ready for use by checking:
a. All short outrigger beam adapters are locked and
secured.
b. Side rail adjust bracket locking pins are installed and
tension is released from winch cables.
c. Adjust bracket end cap adjust screws have been tight-
ened.
d. Straddle and AM are leveled.
NOTE: The AM-SE Ladder (option) is available to ease entry into
the AM platform. The ladder is attached to either straddle
side lifting rail on the straddle extension.
DANGER
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE STRADDLE UNIT AROUND WITH THE AM
MACHINE PLATFORM IN A ELEVATED POSITION.
Lowering AM Machine on Straddle Unit
1. With platform in stowed position, remove the outrig-
gers and move the straddle and AM unit to an open
area.
2. Loosen adjust screws on adjust bracket end caps (See
Figure 5-5.).
3. Crank the winch handle on each winch (located on
straddle end supports) clockwise, just enough to start
raising the side lifting rails, lifting the weight off of the
quick-release pins installed through the side rail adjust
bracket and the straddle end support vertical rails.
4. Remove ONLY the two (2) SIDE RAIL QUICK-RELEASE
PINS installed through each side lifting rail adjust
bracket, and the straddle end support vertical rails at
all four (4) corners of the straddle extension. (See Fig-
ure 5-5.)
* DO NOT REMOVE THE END CAP PIN FROM THE ADJUST BRACKET UNTIL THE
AM MACHINE IS FULLY LOWERED TO THE GROUND ON ITS CASTOR WHEELS,