Winching; Hoisting - Snorkel AB46JE Operator's Manual

Chapter 10 – Stowing and Transporting
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Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac-
cident. Set the drive range to low before driving up
or down a grade.
9. Place the drive range switch in the low position.
10. Drive the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle
in a straight line through the grade transitions with
minimal turning.
11. Rotate the turntable to align the main boom between
the rear wheels.
12. When driving down the ramp, always back the ma-
chine with the platform on the downhill side only.

Winching

Use the following procedure to winch the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Locate the transport vehicle so the aerial platform
will not roll forward after it is loaded.
2. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or other
loose objects from the platform.
3. Drive the machine to the foot of the loading ramp
with the front wheels nearest the ramp. Make sure
the machine is centered with the ramps and that the
steering wheels are straight.
4. Fully retract the booms. Lower the main boom as
much as possible making sure there is adequate
ground clearance between the platform and the
ramp.
5. Attach the winch to the tie-down lugs (refer to Figure
10.2) on the front of the chassis.
Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
Figure 10.2 – Front Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
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6. At each drive wheel, remove the two bolts from the
disconnect plate (refer to Figure 10.3). Turn the plate
over so the nipple points inward. Reinstall the two
bolts.
Disconnect Disconnect
Bolt Bolt
Figure 10.3 – Drive Wheel
7. Use the winch to position the aerial platform on the
transport vehicle.
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Warning
The aerial platform is free to move when the drive
hubs are disabled. Death or serious injury could re-
sult. Re-enable the drive hubs before operating the
aerial platform.
8. At each drive wheel, remove the two bolts and return
the plate to its original position as shown in Figure
10.3.
9. Start the machine and operate the drive control in
forward and reverse several times to engage the
drive hubs.

Hoisting

Use a four point sling arrangement attached to the lifting
lugs when hoisting the aerial platform. Machine damage
can occur if the sling is attached to the booms, turntable,
or platform.
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Warning
The potential for an accident increases when the
aerial platform is lifted using improper equipment
and/or lifting techniques. Death or serious injury
could result from such accidents. Use proper equip-
ment and lifting techniques when lifting the aerial
platform.
Know the weight of the aerial platform and the capacity
of the lifting devices before hoisting.
• Lifting devices include the hoist or crane, chains,
straps, cables, hooks, sheaves, shackles, slings, and
other hardware used to support the machine.
Plate Plate
AB46JE – 0260072