Traveling On A Grade; Steering; Platform; Platform Level Adjustment - JLG E300AJ Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION

Traveling on a Grade

When traveling a grade, maximum braking and traction are obtained
with the boom stowed, in position over the rear (drive) axle, and in
line with the direction of travel. Drive the machine forward when
climbing a grade, and in reverse when descending a grade. Do not
exceed the machine's maximum rated gradability.
Figure 4-2. Traveling on a Grade
IF THE BOOM IS OVER THE FRONT (STEER) AXLE, DIRECTION OF STEER AND DRIVE
MOVEMENT WILL BE OPPOSITE FROM THE MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROLS.
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4.5

STEERING

Position thumb switch on Drive/Steer con-
troller to RIGHT for steering right, or to LEFT
for steering left.
4.6

PLATFORM

ONLY USE THE PLATFORM LEVELING OVERRIDE FUNCTION FOR SLIGHT LEVELING OF
THE PLATFORM. INCORRECT USE COULD CAUSE THE LOAD/OCCUPANTS TO SHIFT OR
FALL. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Platform Level Adjustment

To manually Level Up or Down - Position the Plat-
form/Level control switch Up or Down and hold
until the platform is level.
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