JLG X550AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 88)

SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
5-8 – JLG Lift – 3128791
TO AVOID CONTACT BETWEEN THE JIB AND OUTRIGERS, DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO MANUAL SWING WITH THE BOOMS AND JIB FULLY
LOWERED.
2. Swing turntable inline with the chassis so that the turnta-
ble and base indicator arrows are aligned.
NOTE: This will eliminate the possibility of an elevated or
extended boom being positioned overhead of person-
nel at the pump and eliminate the risk of lowering the
jib onto an outrigger.
a. Activate the swing control lever located next to the
main flow control valve (see photo below - item 1), in
the desired direction of travel while pumping the
hand pump until the turntable is aligned with the
chassis.
b. Activating the lever rearward while pumping will
swing the platform to the left.
Activating the lever forward while pumping will swing
the platform to the right.
3. Retract the main boom (if necessary).
With the aid of an assistant, while pumping the hand
pump, activate the telescope function lever (Item 7, Fig-
ure 5-2.) at the ground controls, to retract the main
boom.
4. Lower the jib.
While pumping the handpump, activate the jib lift func-
tion lever (item 8, Figure 5-2.) in the appropriate direc-
tion to lower the jib.
5. Lower the Tower Boom
While pumping the handpump, activate the tower boom
lift function lever (item 5, Figure 5-2.) in the appropriate
direction to lower the tower boom.
6. Lower the Main Boom
With the aid of an assistant, activate the main boom lift
function lever (item 6, Figure 5-2.) in the appropriate
direction to lower the main boom.
7. Rotate the platform (if necessary).
Activate the appropriate platform rotate function button
to rotate the platform.
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