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4.6 STABILISING THE PLATFORM
When stabilising the plaorm, the operator is responsible for assessing the ground condions and avoiding hazards and
other condions that could put safety at risk.
Do not stabilise the machine on unstable ground.
Ensure that you are aware of the maximum load that the outriggers will apply to the ground and make sure that the ground
is suitable to guarantee the stability of the machine.
We recommend that spreader plates are used at all mes.
NOTE!! The machine cannot be stabilised if one or more of the truck doors is open.
Proceed as outlined below to stabilise the machine:
• Engage the handbrake in the truck cab and put the gear lever into neutral (with engine running)
• To engage PTO, press PTO switch (A) (Page 34) and the light should illuminate.
• Exit the vehicle and set switch (B) (page 35) to Posion (1) ‘OUTRIGGER CONTROLS’
• If necessary, posion spreader plates underneath each outrigger.
• Lower the outriggers unl they are all resng on the ground but not applying any pressure
Always keep a close eye on the area within which the outriggers move. If the area is not visible from the
main control box, fence o your working area to prevent all forms of access.
• Further lower the outriggers, two by two, unl the vehicle’s rear wheels are o the ground, checking that the machine is
stable using spirit level (9) (page 36). If the ground is sloping downwards, lower the outriggers on the lower side before
in order to level the machine out
• Ensure all four green outrigger signal lights (10) (page 36) are lit
• Walk around the machine to check that the jacks are resng on the spreader plates and there is no movement of the
plate.
The front wheels must not come o the ground. They must remain in contact with the ground but
with the vehicle’s weight lied o of the suspension.
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