Telescoping The Main Boom; Shut Down And Park; Tie Down And Lifting; Tie Down - JLG 600SC Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION

Telescoping the Main Boom

To extend or retract Main Boom, position MAIN TELESCOPE
control switch to IN or OUT and hold until platform reaches
desired position.
4.8

SHUT DOWN AND PARK

1. Drive machine to a protected area.
2. Assure main boom is fully retracted and lowered over
rear (Drive) axle; all access panels and doors closed
and secured.
3. Remove all load and allow engine to operate 3-5 min-
utes at LOW setting to permit reduction of engine inter-
nal temperatures.
4. At Ground Controls, turn KEY SELECT switch to (center)
OFF. Position POWER/EMERGENCY STOP switch
(down) to OFF. Remove key.
5. Cover Platform Control console to protect instruction
placards, warning decals and operating controls from
hostile environment.
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4.9

TIE DOWN AND LIFTING

Tie Down

WHEN TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE, THE BOOM MUST BE FULLY
LOWERED INTO THE BOOM REST.
1. Place the boom in the stowed position with the turntable
locked.
2. Remove all loose items from the machine.
3. Secure the chassis and the platform using straps or
chains of adequate strength and attached to the desig-
nated tie down points. (See Figure 4-5., Machine Tie
Down.)

Lifting

(See Figure 4-6., Lifting Chart)
1. Weigh the individual unit, refer to the Serial Number
plate or call JLG Industries to find out the Gross Vehicle
Weight.
2. Place the boom in the stowed position with the turntable
locked.
– JLG Lift – 3121156