Steering; Parking And Stowing; Platform; Loading From Ground Level - JLG 400SJ Operation And Safety Manual

4.5

STEERING

Depress footswitch to steer machine, push on the left side
of the switch to steer left, on the right side to steer right.
BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE, MAKE SURE BOOM IS POSITIONED
OVER REAR AXLE. IF BOOM IS OVER FRONT AXLE (STEER WHEELS),
STEER AND DRIVE CONTROLS WILL MOVE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTION
THAN INDICATED ON MACHINE PLACARDS.
4.6

PARKING AND STOWING

Park and stow machine as follows:
1. Park machine in travel position; boom lowered over
rear, all access panels and doors closed and secured,
ignition off.
2. Check that brakes hold machine in position.
3. Chock wheels front and rear.
4. Turn off SELECT switch and remove key.
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4.7

PLATFORM

Loading from Ground Level

1. Position chassis on a smooth, firm and level surface.
2. If total load (personnel, tools, and supplies) is less than
rated capacity, distribute load uniformly on platform
floor, and proceed to work position.

Loading From Positions Above Ground Level

Before loading weight to platform above ground level:
1. Determine what the total rated capacity weight will be
after additional weight is loaded (personnel, tools and
supplies).
2. If total weight in platform will be less then rated capac-
ity, proceed with adding weight.
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