Machine Preparation; Preparation For Use; Preparation For Shipment; Forklifting The Work Platform - Snorkel A38E Parts & Service Manual

2.1 Preparation for use

CAUTION
Read, understand and follow all operating
instructions before attempting to operate the
machine.

2.2 Preparation for Shipment

1. Lubricate machine per lubrication instructions in
Section 4.4, Maintenance.
2. Fully lower the platform and make sure the
machine is stowed securely.
3. Check that the hydraulic oil level is adequate
and that it is not over filled.
Check that the batteries are charged and disconnect
the batteries using the Battery Disconnect Plug.
This prevents excessive power drain prior to next
using the machine.

2.3 Forklifting the Work Platform

CAUTION
The AB38 is not designed to be consistently
forklifted. This operation can be used for very
short distances only.
Forklift from the side by lifting under the chassis
modules as per Figure 2-1. When lifting the AB38
with a forklift, great care should be taken not to
damage the right or left hand modules as these
contain sensitive equipment.

2.4 Lifting the Work Platform

CAUTION
See specifications (Section 1.2) for the
weight of the work platform and be certain
that lifting apparatus is of adequate capacity
to lift the platform.
The AB38 may be lifted by an overhead hoist/crane in
the following manner:
Four lifting straps capable of safely supporting the
total weight of the AB38 ( (3,770 Kg /7,430 lbs CE
AB38 Work Platform

Machine Preparation

Figure 2-1: Forklifting & Lifting the AB38
Version & 4,010 Kg /8,840 lbs ANSI Version) and at
least 250 cm (8 ft.) long are required. This minimum
length is important to ensure the correct lifting angle.
The straps should be positioned at the Lifting/Tie
Down Lugs as shown in Figure 2-1. Great care must
be taken to avoid damage to any of the components
of the machine.

2.5 Transport by Truck

The AB38 is normally carried upon a suitably rated
transportation vehicle. Because of the high
gradeability of the AB38 it will be capable of driving
directly on to most vehicles. If however the loading
slope is greater than the gradeability or the batteries
have been depleted sufficiently a winch should be
used. The procedure when using a winch is to
disengage the gearbox from the drive wheels using
the Allen key release, and then winch the machine on
to the vehicle in its freewheel state.
Refer to Section 2.6 which follows.
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