3-6 TL33 Work Platform
Section
3.4 Operation
NOTE: Understand the functions of all the controls
before operating the machine AND ensure that the Pre-
Operation Inspection (Section 3.3) has been
completed and any deficiencies corrected.
Before Towing, ensure that all booms are properly
stowed and secured and that outriggers are raised
, retracted and locked into position.
Ensure tyres are free from damage, inflated to
correct pressure and have sufficient thread depth.
Ensure breakaway cable is properly attached to
towing vehicle before driving away.
TOWING
1. Adjust Jockey wheel using screw handle until tow hitch
is just above height of tow ball on towing vehicle.
2. Position tow vehicle and fit breakaway cable to a
suitable attachment point on the towing vehicle (not the
tow ball stem or towing pin).
3. Lower tow socket onto hitch using screw handle on
Jockey wheel, until catch snaps into position. Adjust
jockey wheel height until well clear of the ground.
4. Connect electrical lead to tow vehicle socket and check
lighting functions.
NOTE: Exercise caution during brake "Running In"
period (First 850Km or 500 miles). When parking on
hills remember to fully tension handbrake, and in
reverse, compress handbrake spring fully plus double
check when vehicle has moved back. Chock wheels
for safety.
OUTRIGGER DEPLOYMENT
All outriggers MUST be correctly deployed on firm
ground capable of withstanding the loads imposed.
The chassis MUST be correctly levelled before
elevating the platform.
1. Position machine on firm, level ground.
2. Pull out locking handle, lower outrigger until pin locks
into position in the lower slot. Ensure pin is completely
seated in this slot.
3. Repeat for remaining 3 outriggers
4. Screw down all four jacks until they contact firm
surface.
5. Adjust jacks to ensure machine is level.
Check using bubble level located at rear of chassis.
6. Ensure outriggers are taking machine's weight.
Road wheels should be relieved of load, but
remain just in contact with the ground.
7. Raise jockey wheel at tow hitch until it is well
clear of the ground.
Figure 3-3: Releasing Outrigger Lock Pin
LOCKING
HANDLE
LOCKING
PIN
LOWER
SLOT
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