Chapter 10 – Stowing and Transporting
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4. Drive the machine to the foot of the loading ramp with
the front wheels nearest the ramp.
5. Verify that the machine wheels, loading ramps, and
transport vehicle are aligned.
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac-
cident. Fully stow the platform before driving up or
down a grade.
6. Make sure the platform is fully lowered.
7. Drive the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle
in a straight line through the grade transitions with
minimal turning.
Winching
Use the following procedure to winch 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. Drive the machine to the foot of the loading ramp
with the front wheels nearest the ramp. Make sure
the machine is centered with the ramps and that the
steering wheels are straight.
4. Make sure the platform is fully lowered.
Warning
The aerial platform is free to move when the brakes
are released. Death or serious injury can result.
Re-enable the brakes before operating the aerial
platform.
5. Chock the wheels to prevent uncontrolled motion of
the aerial platform.
6. Open the door on the right side of the machine.
7. Using a 15/16″ open end wrench, loosen the com-
pression nut (refer to Figure 10.3) so the spring
is loose and the brake pads are not touching the
tires.
Figure 10.3 – Parking Brake Release
8. Attach the winch to the tie-down lugs (refer to Figure
10.4) on the front of the chassis.
Figure 10.4 – Front Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
9. Remove the wheel chocks and use the winch to
position the aerial platform on the transport vehicle.
Warning
The aerial platform is free to move when the brakes
are released. Death or serious injury can result.
Re-enable the brakes before operating the aerial
platform.
10. After moving the aerial platform, tighten the compres-
sion nut until the spring measures 8 ¾″ to 9″ (22.2 cm
to 22.9 cm) in length from washer to washer (refer to
Figure 10.3).
11. After unloading the aerial platform from the transport
vehicle, verify that the drive system and brakes oper-
ate properly before operating the aerial platform.
Hoisting
Use a four point sling arrangement attached to the lifting
lugs when hoisting the aerial platform. Machine damage
can occur if the sling is attached to the chassis, mast,
or platform.
Compression Nut
8 ¾″ to 9″
Tie-Down/Lifting
Lugs
Property of American Airlines
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