Transporting A Load; Leveling Procedure - JLG G5-18A Operation Manual

Section 4 - Operation

Transporting a Load

• After engaging the load and resting it against the backrest, tilt the load back to
position it for travel. Travel in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section 1-
General Safety Practices and Section 5 - Attachments and Hitches.
• Maintain a slow speed when transporting a load.

Leveling Procedure

1. Position machine in best location to lift or place load.
2. Apply parking brake and move transmission control lever to NEUTRAL.
3. Observe level indicator to determine whether machine must be leveled prior to
lifting load.
4. Move boom/attachment to 4 ft (1,2 m) off ground.
(AUS - Move boom so forks are no more than 300 mm (11.8 in) above ground
surface.)
Important things to remember:
• Never raise the boom/attachment more than 4 ft (1,2 m) above ground unless
telehandler is level.
(AUS - Never raise the forks more than 300 mm (11.8 in) above ground surface unless
telehandler is level.)
• The combination of side tilt and load could cause the telehandler to tip over.
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