Driving; Forklift Pockets - Skyjack SJIII 3219 Operating Manual

Section 3 - Operation
NOTE
The mass of the aerial platform is as
per Table 4.3. The center of gravity is
approximately located in the middle of the
aerial platform, front to back and side to
side, as illustrated in
the center of gravity is approximately just
above the base chassis.
NOTE
The aerial platform can be lifted with a
forklift from the sides but Skyjack does
not recommend this use. Lift with forks
in designated pockets as illustrated in
Figure
Forklift pocket
SJIII DC Electric
Figure 3-15. Vertically,
3-16.
Rear of aerial platform
Figure 3-16. Forklift Pockets

3.10-2 Driving

Before driving the aerial platform:
• Ramp or dock capacity should be sufficient to
withstand maximum aerial platform weight.
• Ramp should be equipped with side guards to
prevent inadvertent fall from the ramp.
• Incline should not exceed aerial platform
gradeability (refer to
• Aerial platform brakes should be checked for
proper operation.
• Aerial platform speed should be on high torque
setting.
WARNING
When transporting, the aerial platform
must be secured to the truck or trailer
deck. Tie downs are available as illustrated
in Figure 3-14.
Loading/Unloading
Table 4.3.
Forklift pocket
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