JLG 18RS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 51)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3121283 – JLG Lift – 4-7
4.3 TRAVELING (DRIVING)
See Figure 4-3., Grade and Side Slopes
NOTE: Refer to the Operating Specifications table for Gradeabil-
ity and Sideslope ratings.
All ratings for Gradeability and Sideslope are based upon
the machine’s boom being in the stowed position, fully
lowered, and retracted.
Traveling is limited by two factors:
1. Gradeability, which is the percent of grade of the incline
the machine can climb.
2. Sideslope, which is the angle of the slope the machine
can be driven across.
DO NOT DRIVE WITH BOOM OUT OF TRANSPORT MODE EXCEPT ON A
SMOOTH, FIRM AND LEVEL SURFACE.
TO AVOID LOSS OF TRAVEL CONTROL OR “TIP OVER”, DO NOT DRIVE
MACHINE ON GRADES EXCEEDING THOSE SPECIFIED IN THE OPERAT-
ING SPECIFICATIONS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
DO NOT DRIVE ON SIDESLOPES WHICH EXCEED 5 DEGREES.
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE AND AT ALL
TIMES WHEN THE PLATFORM IS ELEVATED.
BEFORE DRIVING, LOCATE THE BLACK/WHITE ORIENTATION ARROWS
ON BOTH THE CHASSIS AND THE PLATFORM CONTROLS. MOVE THE
DRIVE CONTROLS IN A DIRECTION MATCHING THE DIRECTIONAL
ARROWS.