Transport And Maneuvering (Moving); General; Fully Assembled Maneuvering - JLG LiftPod FT70 Operation, Safety, Service And Maintenance Manual

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TRANSPORT AND MANEUVERING (MOVING)

General

The machine may be manually maneuvered or transported in a
vehicle disassembled.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TRANSPORT OR MOVE MACHINE UNLESS THE MAST IS
FULLY LOWERED. DO NOT MOVE MACHINE WITH PERSONNEL IN PLATFORM.
The machine may be moved around a worksite using the follow-
ing methods:
• Fully assembled, pushed around the floor using the
wheels and castor(s);
• Disassembled, with each major component carried sep-
arately.
WHEN PUSHED AROUND, ONLY ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE MACHINE ON A FLAT
AND LEVEL SURFACE. ENSURE A FIRM GRIP WITH TWO HANDS ON THE
MACHINE.
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Fully Assembled Maneuvering

FT70 and FT140 assembled machine:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TRANSPORT OR MOVE MACHINE UNLESS THE MAST IS
FULLY LOWERED. DO NOT MOVE MACHINE WITH PERSONNEL IN PLATFORM.
The machine can be pushed around using the built-in rear
wheels and front castor wheel(s). Only attempt to move the
machine on a flat and level surface, ensure a firm grip with two
hands on the machine.
Pushing Machine Around
Push machine around from the platform end of the machine.
While grasping the platform side rails with the swivel casters at
your feet and the mast end leading the way. This will give you
the most control of the machine.
NOTE: While the FT70 and FT140 can both be moved around by
pushing, only the FT70 is narrow enough to fit through
most standard doorways.
NOTE: Ensure powerpack and tool tray are securely attached and
tool tray and platform are empty before moving.
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SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION
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