© Mar 2021 7-2 GTJZ0608E&0808E Operation Manual
OPERATING THE MACHINE
EMERGENCY TOWING/
DRAGGING
UNSAFE OPERATION HAZARD
• Unless in case of emergency
situations, machine malfunc-
tion, power loss or loading/un-
loading, it is strictly prohibited
to tow or drag the machine.
• When towing/dragging the ma-
chine, there should be no per-
son in the platform.
• Before towing/dragging the ma-
chine, ensure that the machine
is in stowed position with the
turntable securely locked and
platform free of any tools or
objects.
• Do not tow/drag the machine
with the engine started or the
drive hub engaged.
• The machine must on a level
surface or secured before re-
leasing the brake.
• The towing/dragging of the ma-
chine must follow the local laws
and traffic rules.
The machine needs towing/dragging in case of an
emergency, machine malfunction or power loss. There
are two methods to release the brake:
Method 1:
1. Chock the wheels from rolling.
2. Ensure the path of travel is clear of obstructions.
3. Remove the two end cap bolts and brake cover on
the drive motor.
Figure 7-3
Table 7-1
NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Brake cover
2
Brake end cap bolts
3 bolt hole
4. Insert the end cap bolts into the two bolt holes on
the brake housing.
5. Tighten the end cap bolts, the brake on the drive
motor will disengage.
6. Repeat the above procedures onto the other drive
motor. After the brakes on the both drive motors are
disengaged, the machine allows moving by human
power.
7. After the towing is completed, chock the wheels and
remove the end cap bolts.
8. Re-install the brake cover and end cap bolts to the
original position.
9. Remove the chocks as needed.
Method 2:
1. Chock the wheels from rolling.
2. Ensure the path of travel is clear of obstructions.
3. Turn the key switch to the ground controls.
4. Pull out the emergency stop button on the platform
controller to the ON position.
5. Pull out the emergency stop button on the ground
controller to the ON position, and meanwhile hold
the Enter key for 5s, the setting screen will be
shown on the display..
6. Press the Page Down key until the display shows
"Machine Mode", then press the Enter button.
7. Press the Page Down key until the display shows
"Break Release", then hold the Enter key for 5s.
8. The horn should sound, while the buzzer should be
sounding continuously, the brake is released
successfully.
9. The machine allows moving by human power.
10. After the towing is completed, re-energize the ma-
chine, the brake can operate properly.
11. Remove the chokes as needed.
NOTICE
The allowable towing speed is 3km/h(1.9mph).