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Section 4 : Operation
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4.5 REAR HYDRAULIC OUTRIGGER/SPADES
The MPL-60 is equipped with rear hydraulic outriggers/spades. The
outriggers/spades serve two purposes. First, they may be used as a chassis
support when lifting heavy loads which would otherwise cause the front axle
of the vehicle to lift o
ff the ground. Second, they can be used to provide a
resistance to winching forces.
.
1. Position the recovery vehicle as
close as possible to the work
area. Set the parking brakes,
place the transmission in
neutral and chock the wheels.
2. Using the controls, lower
the outriggers/spades to the
ground. The outriggers/spades
work independently from each
other so that they can be used
on uneven ground.
Do not move the recovery vehicle with the spades on the ground or
damage to the chassis can occur.
CAUTION
Area must be clear of hands, feet, and body when lowering the rear
spades.