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10. Stowing and Transporting
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Stowing
At the end of each work day (or in prep a ra tion for
lift ing or stor age) a qual i fied op er a tor should put
the MHP15J into its stowed po si tion then lock by
plac ing the two boom lock pins in po si tion.
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The correct stowed position is shown
here.
Figure 10.1 - Stowed Position
To bring the MHP15J into the STOWED POSITION
use the con trols on the ground con trol box or plat -
form con trol box to:
1. Fully lower all booms.
2. Align the lower boom travel lock with the
boom rest mounted to the drawbar.
3. Place both boom restraints and keepers in
place.
Figure 10.2 - Upper Boom Latch
Figure 10.3 - Lower Boom Lock Pin
If using the upper controls go now to the
ground controls and:
4. Switch the
Ground / Platform selector to
ground.
5. Set the
Booms / Stabiliser selector to
stabiliser.
6. Using the stabiliser controls raise the
stabilisers (rear first to avoid damage to the
jockey wheel)
7. Set the
Master Key switch on the ground
control box to off and remove the key.
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Transporting
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Trailering
When mov ing the MHP15J on a trans port trailer the
fol low ing points must be ad hered to.
1. The unit must be in the stowed position.
2. BOTH boom restraints MUST be in place.
3. Care must be taken when loading the unit
onto the trailer that it does not run away.
Chock the wheels and apply the
handbrake.
4. The MHP15J can be loaded by forklift.
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DANGER
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Upper boom latch
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Lower boom lock pin