JLG 601S Operator Manual - Manual (Page 52)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-8 – JLG Lift – 3121218
4.6 PARKING AND STOWING
Park and stow machine as follows:
1. Park machine in travel position; boom lowered over rear,
all access panels and doors closed and secured, igni-
tion off, turntable locked.
2. Check that brakes hold machine in position.
3. Chock wheels front and rear.
4. Turn off SELECT switch and remove key.
4.7 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 platform 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, posi-
tion PLATFORM LEVEL control switch UP and hold until
platform is level.
2. Leveling DOWN. Depress footswitch To lower platform,
position PLATFORM LEVEL control switch to DOWN and
hold until platform is level.