JLG 460SJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 68)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
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4.5 STEERING
Depress footswitch to steer machine, push on the left side of
the switch to steer left, on the right side to steer right.
BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE, MAKE SURE BOOM IS POSITIONED OVER REAR AXLE. IF
BOOM IS OVER FRONT AXLE (STEER WHEELS), STEER AND DRIVE CONTROLS WILL MOVE
IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION THAN INDICATED ON MACHINE PLACARDS.
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, ignition off.
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 than
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.