JLG 15SP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 49)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3120774 – JLG Lift – 4-15
4.7 STOWING MACHINE
1. Ensure that platform is fully lowered, turn POWER ON/
OFF key switch (on the Ground Control Station) to the
OFF position.
NOTICE
WHEN MOVING MACHINE PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAU-
TIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1, “TRANSPORT SAFETY” OF THIS
MANUAL. ALSO SEE SECTION 4, “TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING” FOR
PROPER PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTING.
2. Move machine to a well-protected and well-ventilated
area. If necessary, cover the machine so it will be pro-
tected if in a hostile environment.
3. Set the floor stop when parking machine for an
extended period of time.
4. If necessary remove key from Ground Control Panel
POWER ON/OFF key switch to disable machine from
unauthorized use.
NOTE: If required, machine batteries should be charged in prep-
aration for next work day.
4.8 TRANSPORTING, LIFTING AND TIE DOWN
General
The machine may be transported from work-site to work-site using
any of the following methods:
• Pushing the machine around on its base wheels.
• Transport with a forklift truck using the forklift pockets in the
base-frame or to lift onto a transport vehicle.
Transporting by Pushing
NOTICE
CAREFULLY REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTED IN SECTION
1, “TRANSPORT SAFETY”, BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MOVE MACHINE.
The machine’s base frame is equipped with load bearing wheels
mounted on a straight axle at the mast end of the machine; and a
pair of heavy duty swivel caster wheels mounted on the frame at
the platform end of the machine. It is important to closely follow
the instructions mentioned in the following WARNING note to
ensure safe transport of unit when pushing.