Figure 10.3—Tie-Down Lugs
8. Use the winch to position the aerial platform
on the transport vehicle.
9. Close the free-wheeling valve.
10. Manually reset the parking brakes using a
wrench or drive the aerial platform to reset them.
❑
Driving
Use the following procedure to drive the aerial
platform onto the transport vehicle.
1. Locate the transport vehicle so the aerial
platform will not roll forward after it is loaded.
2. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or
other loose objects from the platform.
3. Fully lower the platform and retract the
platform extension.
4. From the upper controls, center the aerial
platform with the loading ramps and transport
vehicle bed. Make sure that the steering
wheels are straight.
5. Place the joystick in speed two for climbing a
ramp or speed one for descending a ramp.
6. Drive the aerial platform on or off the
transport vehicle in a straight line through the
grade transitions with minimal turning.
❑
Hoisting
Use the following procedure to hoist the aerial
platform onto the transport vehicle.
1. Inspect the tie-down lugs to make sure they
are free of cracks, rust, and are in good
condition. There are two lugs on the rear of
chassis and two on the front of chassis.
2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or
other loose objects from the platform.
3. Connect chains or straps to create a four
point lift using the tie-down lugs.
4. Use a spreader bar of sufficient length to
keep the chains or straps from contacting the
upper structure of the aerial platform.
5. Use the hoist to carefully raise and position
the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle.
❑
Lifting With a Forklift
Use the following procedure to lift the aerial
platform with a forklift.
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or
other loose objects from the platform.
3. Insert the forklift forks into the pockets (refer to
Figure 10.4) or at the designated points under
the pothole protector skids to lift the machine.
Figure 10.4—Forklift Pockets
4. Do not raise the aerial platform higher than
necessary to transport it. Drive the forklift slowly
and carefully when transporting the platform.
page 10 - 2 SL 20 – 300206
Chapter 10. Stowing and Transporting
Forklift Pocket
Tie-Down Lug
To Next Page
