Oshkosh Corporation JLG 3508PS, Operation & Safety Manual

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Section 4 - Operation
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Transporting a Load
• After engaging the load and resting it against the backrest, tilt the load back to
position it for travel. Travel in accordance with the requirements set forth in
Section 1 - General Safety Practices and Section 5 - Attachments and Hitches.
Leveling Procedure
1. Position machine in best location to lift or place load.
2. Apply parking brake and move transmission control lever to NEUTRAL.
3. Observe level indicator(s) to determine whether machine must be leveled prior
to lifting load.
4. Move boom/attachment to 1,2 m (4 ft) off ground.
(AUS - Move boom so forks are no more than 300 mm (11.8 in) above ground
surface.)
Important things to remember:
• Never raise the boom/attachment more than 1,2 m (4 ft) above ground unless
telehandler is level.
(AUS - Never raise the forks more than 300 mm (11.8 in) above ground surface
unless telehandler is level.)
• The combination of frame leveling and load could cause the telehandler to tip
over.
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