Mack Granite GU Series, Operator'S Handbook Manual

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50 SAFETY INFORMATION
Deck Plate Access
There may be a time when you will need to climb up behind the cab. If your
vehicle is equipped with a deck access package, steps and a handhold are
provided so you can get to this area safely. Review the rules in the Three-Limb
Contact section before climbing behind the cab.
Climbing Up
These procedures are illustrated on the following page:
1 Grab the handhold with both hands. Then move one foot to the bottom step. (See
figure 1.)
2 While still gripping the handhold, and with one foot planted firmly on the bottom
step, move your other foot to the middle step. (See figure 2.)
3 Then with one foot planted firmly on the middle step, move the other foot to the
top step. (See figure 3.)
4 Finally, move your other foot from the middle step onto the deck plate and grab the
next available handhold. (See figure 4.)
Climbing Down
To climb down from behind the cab, follow the illustrations in reverse order:
1 Grab the available handholds with both hands and move one foot to the top step.
(See figure 4.)
2 While firmly gripping the handhold, and with one foot on the top step, move your
other foot to the middle step. (See figure 4.)
3 Then with one foot planted firmly on the middle step, place the other foot on the
bottom step. (See figure 3.)
4 With both hands still gripping the handhold, move your other foot from the middle
step to the ground. (See figure 2.)
5 Finally, move foot from bottom step to the ground. (See figure 1.)