Winch And Tow The Mewp - Skyjack SJ3215 Operation Manual

Winch and tow the MEWP

6. For disc brakes (SJ4740 only):
a. Push the plunger
valve on the drive manifold at the rear side of
the base.
b. Continuously push and release the knob
of the hand pump until a firm resistance is felt.
The brake is released.
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Figure 14 Drive manifold (disc brakes)
6.4 Winch and tow the MEWP
WARNING
Tip-over hazard. Make sure that platform is fully
lowered before you push, winch or tow. Sudden
movement can cause the MEWP to become
unstable. If you do not obey, there is a risk of
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Tip-over hazard. In emergency situations, where
the MEWP functions are unavailable, and an
obstruction prevents the platform lower function,
carefully move the MEWP . Move the MEWP
sufficiently far away to clear the obstruction. Do
not move at a speed faster than 50 mm/sec (2 in/
sec). If you do not obey, there is a risk of death,
serious injury, and/or MEWP damage.
WARNING
When you push, winch or tow, do not move the
MEWP at a speed faster than 3.2 km/h (2.0 mph). If
you do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious
injury.
SJ3215, SJ3219, SJ3220, SJ3226, SJ4726, SJ4732, SJ4740
of the brake auto-reset
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WARNING
Do not push, winch, or tow the MEWP onto a
slope. Only brake the tow vehicle slowly. Do not
pull the MEWP down a slope to a winch. Make sure
that there are no personnel in the path you plan to
travel. If you do not obey, there is a risk of death,
serious injury, and/or MEWP damage.
WARNING
Do not manually disengage the brakes if the
MEWP is on a slope. If you do not obey, there is a
risk of death or serious injury.
WARNING
Tip-over hazard. Disengage the brakes manually
before you push, winch, or tow the MEWP . If you
do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious
injury.
1. Release the brakes manually. Refer to
Section 6.3.
2. Remove the wheel chocks or blocks.
3. Push, winch, or tow the MEWP to the necessary
location.
4. Put the MEWP on a firm, level surface.
5. Use wheel chocks or blocks at the front and rear
of the wheels to prevent MEWP movement.
6. For pin brakes (SJ3215, SJ3219, SJ3220,
SJ3226, SJ4726, SJ4732):
a. Turn the left pin brake block 90°
counterclockwise with a 19 mm (3/4 in)
wrench to re-engage it.
b. Turn the right pin brake block 90° clockwise
with a 19 mm (3/4 in) wrench to re-engage it.
For disc brakes (SJ4740 only):
1. Pull out the plunger of the brake auto-reset
valve to re-engage the brakes.
WARNING
Engage the brakes immediately after the MEWP is
at the necessary location. If you do not obey, there
is a risk of death or serious injury.
7. Turn the freewheeling valve knob clockwise to a
fully close position.
Section 6 – Procedures
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