JLG 9MP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 29)

SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND OPERATION
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3.10 MACHINE TRANSPORT, LIFTING AND
TIE-DOWN
General
The 9MP machine may be transported from worksite to
worksite using any of the following methods:
• Pushing the machine around on its base wheels.
• Transport with a forklift truck using the forklift pockets
in the baseframe.
• Loaded, IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION ONLY onto a
heavy-duty vehicle with the payload capacity capable
of supporting the full weight of the machine. (See Table
3-2, Machine Gross Weights)
Transporting by Pushing
IMPORTANT
CAREFULLY REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTED IN SEC-
TION 1 OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE
MACHINE.
The 9MP machine’s base frame is equipped with load
bearing wheels mounted on either a straight axle or heavy
duty locking swivel caster wheels at the mast end of the
machine; and a pair of heavy duty swivel caster wheels
mounted on the frame at the platform end of the machine.
It is important to closely follow the instructions mentioned
in the following WARNING note to ensure safe transport of
unit when pushing.
FAILURE TO HEED THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COULD
CAUSE THE UNIT TO TIP OVER OR BE HARD TO CONTROL
WHEN BEING MOVED WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO BEING PINNED OR CRUSHED BY
UNIT.
• PUSH AND STEER USING THE HANDLES ON THE
PLATFORM MATERIAL TRAY END.
• ON A SLOPE, ALWAYS TRAVEL WITH THE PLATFORM
END ON THE LOW SIDE OF THE SLOPE.
• IF EQUIPPED, LOCK REAR CASTER WHEEL PARAL-
L E L W I T H B A S E F R A M E B E F O R E P U S H I N G
MACHINE ON TO A SLOPE.
• TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED ON SLOPES UP TO 5
DEGREES, A FORKLIFT MUST BE USED WHEN MOV-
ING UNITS ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 5 DEGREES.
• NEVER POSITION THE UNIT SIDEWAYS ON A SLOPE.
• DO NOT MOVE UNIT ON SOFT OR UNEVEN SUR-
FACES, OR OVER OBSTRUCTIONS, BUMPS, DEBRIS,
ETC.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE MOVING A MACHINE BY PUSHING, SECURE ANY
OBJECTS WHICH MAY OTHERWISE FALL OFF AND CAUSE INJURY
OR BE DAMAGED DURING TRANSPORT.
Lifting Machine
If it becomes necessary to lift the machine, use suitable
lifting equipment capable of handling the weight of the
machine, see below.
NOTE: Fork lifts, cranes, chains, slings, etc. must be capa-
ble of handling the following weights:
ForkLift Pockets
9MP machines are equipped with forklift pockets at the
mast end (rear) of frame for transporting the unit..
Table 3-2. Machine Gross Weights
Model Gross Weight
9MP 740 lb. (336 kg)
1. Fork Lift Pockets 2. Fork Lift Tines
Figure 3-8. 9MP Fork Lift Pockets
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2