Loading And Securing For Transport; Tie Down - JLG 642 Operation & Safety Manual

Section 4—Operation
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LOADING AND SECURING FOR TRANSPORT

Tie Down

1. Level telehandler prior to loading.
2. Using a spotter, load telehandler with boom as low as possible.
3. Once loaded, apply parking brake and lower boom until boom or attachment is
resting on deck. Move all controls to "Neutral, " stop engine and remove ignition key.
4. Secure machine to deck by passing chains through designated tie down points as
shown in figure.
5. Do not tiedown front of boom.
Note: User assumes all responsibility for choosing proper method of transportation and tie-
down devices, making sure equipment used is capable of supporting weight of vehicle being
transported and that all manufacturer's instructions and warnings, regulations and safety
rules of their employer, Department of Transportation and/or any other local, state or federal/
provincial laws are followed.
TELEHANDLER SLIDE HAZARD. Before loading telehandler for transport, make sure
deck, ramps and telehandler wheels are free of mud, snow and ice. Failure to do so
could cause telehandler to slide.
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