JLG X550AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 69)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3128791 – JLG Lift – 4-25
Tie Down
(See Figure 4-6.)
WHEN TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE, THE BOOM MUST BE FULLY
LOWERED INTO THE BOOM REST.
• Travel up ramps with the platform behind the machine.
• Do not contact the ground with the jib or bottom of plat-
form when loading/unloading. Operate the machine
from the ground remote position and raise the jib to pre-
vent contact with the ground. See “Jib Position for Trav-
elling” on page 4-9.
• ALWAYS load/unload the machine with the track fully
widened.
1. Place the booms in the stowed position.
2. Remove all loose items from the machine.
3. Secure the chassis using straps or chains of ade-
quate strength.
DO NOT MAKE CONNECTIONS AT POINTS DIFFERENT THAN
THOSE IDENTIFIED BY THE TIE DOWN LOCATION DECAL SHOWN.
THIS COULD CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE RESULTING IN THE
COLLAPSE OF THE PRODUCT.