JLG 41EL Operator Manual - Manual (Page 39)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3120781 – JLG Lift – 4-7
8. (Photo 6) With both hands on the grips of the T-han-
dle lifting bar, carefully lift up on the platform end of
the base pivoting the machine on the rear wheels
until it engages the gas spring assembly, keep lifting
until machine rests fully on the tilt-back assembly.
9. The machine may now be moved around on the tilt-
back assembly. The castor wheels on the tilt-back
assembly can be allowed to rotate freely or can be
locked in position at 90 degree intervals.
Pickup Truck Loading Device (Option)
(See Figure 4-4.)
NOTE: The stowed mast height of the 36EL and 41EL
exceeds the length of most pick-up truck beds. JLG
does not recommend transporting those models by
pick-up truck.
All EL models are capable of being transported in the bed
of a standard pickup truck. However the lift must be
equipped the optional loading device component kit. The
lifts can be loaded and unloaded by one person, See Fig.
4-4. showing an operator loading an EL model into the
bed of a pickup truck.
NOTE: It is recommended that 3/4" (19mm) to 1" (25.4mm)
thick plywood be placed in the truck bed and out
onto the tailgate. This will result in a smooth rolling
surface while loading machine into the truck bed and
also helps distribute the machine weight more evenly
across the truck tailgate to avoid tailgate damage.
1. Park truck on a firm, smooth, level surface with tail-
gate open. Roll the machine over to truck tailgate
with the mast end (back of machine) towards the
tailgate.
REMOVE OR SECURE ANY ITEMS ATTACHED TO THE MACHINE
THAT MAY OBSTRUCT ENTRY OF THE LIFT ONTO THE TRUCK BED;
OR THAT MAY FALL OFF AND BE DAMAGED OR CAUSE INJURY TO
YOURSELF OR NEARBY PERSONNEL.
2. On DC machines the battery charger/ storage box
must be removed and placed on the truck sepa-
rately for transport.
3. (Photo 1) Adjust the load bar device on the back of
the mast so the bar sets approximately 1 to 2 inches
above tailgate height. Adjust by pulling out on the
spring loaded locking pin and raising or lowering the
loading device. BE CERTAIN THE LOADING DE-
VICE IS LOCKED IN PLACE AT THE PROPER
HEIGHT.
4. (Photo 1) Push machine in against tailgate.
5. (Photo 2) On platform end of machine, extend T-han-
dle load lifting bar out from under base frame by
pulling down on the spring loaded locking pin.
Extend the handle out until the locking pin aligns
with hole in T-handle bar (when extended). Lock lift-
ing bar in place.
6. (Photo 3) Begin lifting machine onto the tailgate of
the truck with the T-handle lifting bar. As machine
begins to tilt be certain the load bar is properly
engaging the truck tailgate.
7. (Photo 4) Continue lifting and pushing machine onto
the truck tailgate. As the bar of the loading device
pivots the machine horizontally onto the truck bed,
firmly grasp the machine by the base frame (Photo
4) pushing machine all the way into truck bed on the
wheels attached to the back of the mast and base.
8. (Photo 5) With machine loaded, secure machine to
the truck bed with rope or tie down hooks strong
enough to limit any machine movement while trans-
porting. (See Transport Vehicle Tie Down, sub-sec-
tion following).
To unload machine from truck bed, reverse loading
instructions above or as shown in (See Figure 4-4).