Winching And Towing Procedure - Skyjack SJ82T Operating Manual

Section 2 - Familiarization

2.5 Winching and Towing Procedure

This section provides the operator with the winching
and towing procedure, which includes instructions on
how to manually release the brakes.
WARNING
Ensure boom is in stowed position before
winching or towing. Sudden motion could
cause aerial platform to become unstable.
Death or serious injury could result.
WARNING
In emergency situations where aerial
platform functions are not available and
lowering is impeded by an obstacle,
utmost care must be taken to move
aerial platform far enough to clear
obstacle. In such cases, operation must
be extremely smooth with no sudden
movements and must not exceed a speed
of 2 in./sec (50 mm/sec).
WARNING
When pushing, winching or towing, do
not exceed 2 mph (3.2 km/h).
WARNING
Do not winch or tow aerial platform on
grade steeper than 50%.
WARNING
Do not winch or tow aerial platform onto a
slope, or brake the towing vehicle rapidly.
Do not pull aerial platform down an incline
towards a winch.
1. Before winching or towing aerial platform, fully
retract, lower and position boom over rear drive
wheels in line with direction of travel.
2. Manually release brakes (refer to
3. Remove wheel chocks or blocks, and then winch
or tow aerial platform to desired location.
SJ 82T & SJ 86T
It is the responsibility of the operator to read, completely understand and follow all instructions and warnings
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Section 2.5-1).
contained in this operating manual and on the aerial platform.
Position aerial platform on a firm and level surface.
Chock or block wheels to prevent aerial platform
from rolling.
Locate the bypass valve on the inboard side of
the drive pump. Re-engage the drive pump by
loosening the valve stem (item 1 - marked with
yellow paint) 90 degrees counterclockwise.
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Figure 2-9. Drive Bypass Valve
Apply brakes by pulling out black brake auto reset
valve.
NOTE
Brakes automatically apply when platform
controls are engaged.
WARNING
Brakes must be applied immediately after
reaching desired location.
Procedures
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