Snorkel TB66JRT Operator's Manual page 66

Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
3. Raise the main boom about 1' (0.3 m).
4. Place a wood block under the rotator pylon. Lower
the boom so the pylon rests on the wood block.
5. From the upper controls, turn the start switch to the
off position. If equipped, place the platform control
box cover over the upper controls.
6. From the lower controls, push the emergency stop
button inward. Turn the start switch to the off position
and remove the key.
7. Turn the battery disconnect switch off.
8. On duel fuel machines, close the shut-off valve on
the LPG tank (refer to Figure 9.5).
Shutoff Valve
Figure 9.5 – LPG Tank
9. Close and latch the cowling doors.
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Steel
Figure 9.6 – Platform
10. Use wire-ties to fasten the platform gate to the
guardrails to prevent the gate from bouncing. Also,
use wire-ties to fasten the platform foot switch to
the platform floor.
Caution
Ratchets, winches, and come-alongs may produce
enough force to damage machine components. Do
not over tighten the straps or chains when securing
the aerial platform to the transport vehicle.
11. Determine if the platform is made of steel or alu-
minum. Steel platforms have toeboards with rolled
edges an aluminum platforms have toeboards with
straight edges.
Caution
Aluminum toeboards are not strong enough to use
when securing the platform to the transport vehicle.
Damage to the platform may occur if the nylon strap
is placed over the toeboards. Thread the strap
through the platform mounting bracket or over the
mid rail when securing an aluminum platform.
12. Use a nylon strap to securely fasten the platform
against the wood block. On steel platforms, thread
the strap over the toeboard as shown in Figure 9.7.
13. On aluminum platforms, thread the strap over the
platform mounting bracket or the mid rail as shown
in Figure 9.6.
14. Use chains or straps to securely fasten the aerial
platform to the transport vehicle using the tie-down
lugs as attachment points. Proper tie-down and
hauling are the responsibility of the carrier.
Aluminum
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