JLG 3246ES Operator Manual - Manual (Page 65)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3121165 – JLG Lift – 4-15
Mechanical Brake Release
Machines, USA built s/n 0200152825 to s/n 0200170585:
Machines, Belgium built s/n 1200008481 to s/n 1200015159:
1. Chock wheels or secure machine with tow vehicle.
2. Power machine in ground mode.
3. Remove the two cover bolts (1), cover (2), and cover o-
ring seal (3) from the back of drive motor unit.
4. Insert the cover bolts (1) into the two disengage holes in
the brake housing (4), see Item 4 in Figure 4-5., Manual
Disengage.
5. Tighten down the bolts and the brake on that drive motor
will disengage.
6. Repeat this procedure on opposite wheel drive. With both
drive motor brakes now disengaged, the machine can be
moved manually.
7. After towing is complete, chock wheels and remove cover
bolts (1) from disengage holes (4).
8. Reinstall cover (2). Before installation, check the cover o-
ring seal (3) for damage, replace if necessary.
AFTER THE MACHINE IS TOWED, THE DISENGAGE BOLTS MUST BE REMOVED
FROM THE BRAKE DISENGAGE HOLES. THE BRAKES CANNOT BE ENGAGED
WITH THE DISENGAGE BOLTS IN THE BRAKE DISENGAGE HOLES. THIS WILL
CAUSE THE MACHINE TO ROLL WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE.
Mechanical Brake Release
Machines, USA built s/n 0200170585 to Present:
Machines, Belgium built s/n 1200015159 to Present:
Figure 4-5. Manual Disengage