JLG 15ELI Operator Manual - Manual (Page 37)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3120778 – JLG Lift – 4-3
4.4 QUICK-CHANGE PLATFORM
(See Figure 4-2.)
The ELI model is equipped with quick-change platform
mounts which will allow quick removal and installation of
the currently available quick-change platforms. The follow-
ing procedures describe platform removal and installa-
tion:
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 liftting 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.
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.
2. 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.
3. Set the floor brake 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, DC machine batteries should be charged
in preparation for next work day in accordance with
Section 2-7, “Battery Charging” (DC Machines).
Figure 4-2. Quick Change Platform Mount.
PLATFORM
UPPER MOUNT
UPPER MOUNT
PINS
PLATFORM
LOWER MOUNT
LOWER MOUNT
PINS