JLG X17JPLUS Operator, Safety, And General Maintenance Manual page 95

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• It is mandatory to make new traversing movements positioning the carriage
at maximum width, every time the place you are traversing allows it. This will
make steering easier and increase machine stability.
• The second travel speed can only be used during straight, flat traversing on
solid ground.
OPERATIONAL PHASES FOR TRAVEL
a Before travelling, proceed as follows:
– Check that all instructions previously given in this chapter have been com‐
plied with;
– Make sure that the ground is compact and can support the weight of the
machine;
– Check that there are no obstacles in the travel area, considering the overall
dimensions of the machine;
– The machine is completely closed and aligned, in the transport or stabilisa‐
tion position or with the JIB arm partially or totally lifted in the transport
or stabilisation position. This configuration is only allowed when strictly
necessary.
b Select the travel speed according to the need and as described above, opera‐
ting the relevant button and checking the selection on display;
c Operate joysticks 1 and 8 to move the tracks;
If the operator attempts to travel with one or more stabilisers on the ground, an
error message will appear on the display warning the user to raise the stabilisers
in order to allow the machine to travel.
Fig. 84 Error, raise the outriggers from the ground before travelling
Boom Lift Models X17JPLUS
USING THE MACHINE
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