JLG 41EL Operator Manual - Manual (Page 47)

SECTION 5 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
3120781 – JLG Lift – 5-5
1. The AM/EL and Straddle Extension unit can now be
rolled into position where needed. Make any neces-
sary adjusts to the Straddle Extension, (i.e. extend
the side rails or lift side rails with the winch enough
to raise the AM/EL machine over any obstacles (i.e.
seat rows, etc.) before setting in position.
Use the following steps to lift the AM/EL machine:
NOTE: When raising or lowering side rails, keep rails (and
AM/EL machine) as level as possible to avoid bind-
ing of vertical rails in adjust bracket slide pads.
a. Firmly grasp handle on winch assembly and
crank winch arm clockwise lifting side rails.
Crank each end so side rails will lift evenly.
b. When desired height has been reached, align
holes in side rail adjust brackets and vertical
rails to allow the quick-release pins to be
inserted (See Figure 5-4.), securing side rails in
position.
c. When all pins are inserted and locked, crank
winch handles counter-clockwise releasing ten-
sion on the winch cables.
d. Remove any end to end play in straddle unit by
tightening the adjust bracket end cap adjust-
ment screws, (See Figure 5-4.).
2. With AM/EL, Straddle Extension assembly in posi-
tion, remove the outrigger beams from AM/EL
machine stowage sockets and install them into the
outrigger sockets on each end of the straddle sup-
port.
3. Using the leveling jack on each outrigger beam raise
straddle unit until all Straddle Extension and AM/EL
castor wheels are off ground.
4. Level both the AM/EL and Straddle Extension with
leveling jacks according to the bubble level indicator
located on the AM/EL base frame.
5. Turn on the power switch at the ground control sta-
tion on AM/EL unit. Walk around unit and observe if
Figure 5-3. Straddle Extension Component Assembly.