SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
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– JLG Lift –
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4.12 TOWING
It is not recommended that this machine be towed, except
in the event of an emergency such as a machine malfunc-
tion or a total machine power failure.
Electric Brake Release
1.
Chock wheels or secure machine with tow vehicle.
2.
Power machine in ground mode.
3.
The brake release cable hangs on a hook in the bat-
tery compartment on the opposite side of the
ground control panel.
4.
Locate brake release plug near the analyzer plug at
the left front corner of the machine and plug the
release switch into the plug.
5.
Depress switch to release brakes.
6.
When finished towing release switch and return
brake switch to the proper stroage area in the bat-
tery compartment.
Mechanical Brake Release
1.
Chock wheels or secure machine with tow vehicle.
2.
Power machine in ground mode.
3.
Remove cover from the back of drive motors.
4.
Locate the two disengage bolts that are located in
the motor end cap.
5.
Remove these two bolts and insert them into the two
holes in the brake housing, see Item 4 in Figure 4-4.,
Manual Disengage.
6.
Tighten down bolts and the brake will disengage.
7.
Repeat this procedure on opposite wheel drive.
8.
After towing is complete, chock wheels and remove
bolts from disengage holes and insert back into
THE DISENGAGE BOLTS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE BRAKE
HOUSING AFTER THE MACHINE IS TOWED. THE BRAKES CAN-
NOT BE ENGAGED WITH THE DISENGAGE BOLTS IN THE BRAKE
HOUSING. THIS WILL CAUSE THE MACHINE TO ROLL WHEN
PARKED ON AN INCLINE.
Figure 4-4. Manual Disengage
