JLG 41EL Operator Manual - Manual (Page 36)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-4 – JLG Lift – 3120781
4.4 QUICK-CHANGE PLATFORM
(See Figure 4-2.)
This design EL model is equipped with quick-change plat-
form mounts which will allow quick removal and installa-
tion of the currently available quick-change platforms. The
following procedures describe platform removal and
installation:
Platform Removal
1. Remove both pins securing the lower platform sup-
port rail to the platform lower mount.
2. Remove both pins securing the upper platform sup-
port rail to the platform upper mount.
3. Using either suitable lifting equipment, capable of
lifting the weight of the mounted platform, or another
person, swing the lower platform support rail for-
ward, away from the mast to clear the platform lower
mount, then lift the upper platform support rail up
and out of the platform upper mount. Move the plat-
form clear of the machine and carefully set the plat-
form on its base out of the way.
Platform Installation
1. Using either two people or suitable lifting equipment
capable of lifting the weight of the unmounted plat-
form, lift the platform and set the platforms’ upper
support rail into the upper platform mount on the
mast.
2. Swing the platform lower support rail into the lower
platform mount on the mast.
3. Secure the platform support rails with the two (2)
platform upper mount pins, and the two (2) lower
platform mount pins.
The platform is now ready for operation.
4.5 STOWING MACHINE
1. Ensure that platform is fully lowered, turn POWER
ON/OFF key switch (on the Ground Control Station)
to the OFF position.
2. Place outrigger beams in stowage sockets on both
sides of mast, behind platform.
WHEN MOVING MACHINE PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAU-
TIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1-5, “TRANSPORT SAFETY” OF
THIS MANUAL. ALSO SEE SECTION 4-6, “TRANSPORTING AND
LIFTING” FOR PROPER PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTING.
3. Move machine to a well-protected and well-venti-
lated area. If necessary, cover the machine so it will
be protected if in a hostile environment.
4. Chock at least two wheels when parking machine for
an extended period of time.
5. If necessary, remove key from Ground Control Panel
POWER ON/OFF key switch to disable machine
from unauthorized use.
NOTE: If required, DC machine batteries should be charged
in preparation for next work day in accordance with
Section 2-7, “Battery Charging” (DC Machines).
4.6 TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING
General
All EL models may be transported from worksite to work-
site using any of the following methods:
• Pushing the machine around on its base wheels.
• Pushing the machine around in Tilt-Back mode. (See
note following)
• Move with a forklift truck using the forklift pockets
under the mast end of the baseframe.
Figure 4-2. Quick Change Platform Mount.
PLATFORM
UPPER MOUNT
UPPER MOUNT
PINS
PLATFORM
LOWER MOUNT
LOWER MOUNT
PINS