Driving or Winching onto or off of a Transport Vehicle
Always attach the machine to a winch when loading or unloading from a truck or trailer by driving.
Read and understand all safety, control, and operating information found on the machine and in this
manual before operating the machine.
Before loading or unloading the machine, check that:
• The deck extension, controls and component trays are secure.
• The platform is fully lowered.
• All loose items have been removed.
Before driving or winching the machine:
• Attach the machine to a winch.
• Remove all machine tie downs. Remove wheel chocks.
Driving
• Turn the Base Key Switch to PLATFORM. Check that the Emergency Stop Switch is
reset by turning it clockwise.
• Enter the platform and reset the Platform Emergency Stop Switch.
•Test platform contro lfunctions.
• Select slow drive speed mode. Carefully drive the machine off the transport vehicle
with the winch attached.
Note: The brakes are automatically released for driving and will automatically
apply when the machine stops.
Win chi ng
• Disengage brakes (see Free-wheel configuration for Winching or Towing on page 42).
• Carefully operate the winch to lower the machine down the ramp.
• Chock the wheels and engage the brakes.
Lifting The Machine With A Forklift
• Position the forklift forks in line with the forklift pockets.
• Drive forward to the full extent of the forks.
• Raise the machine 6 in / 15 cm and then tilt the forks back slightly to keep the machine
secure.
• Be sure the machine is level when lowering the forks.
Lifting the machine from the side may result in component damage.
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“SE Series” Service and Parts Manual March 2017
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