Driving - Skyjack SJ 3219 Operating Manual

Section 2 - Operation
Note
The mass of the aerial platform is as per
Table 2.3a or Table
gravity is approximately located in the
middle of the aerial platform, front to
back and side to side, as illustrated in
Figure 2-19. Vertically, the center of gravity
is approximately just above the base
chassis.
Note
The aerial platform can be lifted with a
forklift from the sides but Skyjack does
not recommend this use. Lift with forks
in designated pockets as illustrated in
Figure
Forklift pocket
SJIII Compacts & Conventionals
2.3b. The center of
2-20.
Rear of aerial platform
Figure 2-20. Forklift Pockets
December 2007

2.12-2 Driving

Before driving the aerial platform:
• Ramp or dock capacity must be sufficient to
withstand maximum aerial platform weight.
• Ramp should be equipped with side guards to
prevent inadvertent fall from the ramp.
• Incline should not exceed aerial platform
gradeability (refer to
• Aerial platform brake must be checked for proper
operation.
• Aerial platform speed should be on high torque
setting (if equipped).
wARNiNG
When transporting, the aerial platform
must be secured to the truck or trailer
deck. Tie downs are available as illustrated
in Figure
Loading/Unloading
Table 2.3a or Table 2.3b).
2-18.
Forklift pocket
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