Platform Or Boom Caught Overhead; Emergency Towing Procedures; Manual Descent System - JLG E600 Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Platform or Boom Caught Overhead

If the platform or boom becomes jammed or snagged in over-
head structures or equipment, rescue platform occupants prior to
freeing the machine.
5.4

EMERGENCY TOWING PROCEDURES

Towing this machine is prohibited, unless properly equipped.
However, provisions for moving the machine have been incorpo-
rated. For specific procedures, refer to Section 4.
5.5

MANUAL DESCENT SYSTEM

The manual descent system is used, in the event of total power fail-
ure, to lower the boom using gravity. To operate the manual descent
system, proceed as follows:
5-2
TELESCOPING IN AND LOWERING THE BOOM
1. Install the spool plug in the location shown and push the
control lever on the valve up.
2. Install the handle into the hand pump and pump the handle
until the desired platform position is reached.
3. Push the control lever down when complete. Remove the
handle from the hand pump and the spool plug from the
valve.
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