Snorkel S3215E, Operator'S Manual, Page: 62 / 90

Chapter 10 – Stowing and Transporting
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S3215L/S3215E/S3219E/S3220E/S3226E/S4726E/S4732E – 1500834
Warning
The aerial platform is free to move when the brakes
and free-wheeling valve are disabled. Death or serious
injury could result. Close the free-wheeling valve and
reset the brakes before operating the aerial platform.
7. Close the free-wheeling valve.
8. Drive the aerial platform forward or reverse and then
stop to reset the parking brakes. The brake release
valve can be heard when it resets, as the machine
is driven.
9. Verify that the drive system and brakes operate
properly before operating the aerial platform.
Valves with Brake Release Valve on Top of Valve
1. Unlatch and swing out the control valve tray on the
right side of the machine. The brake release valve
and brake release pump are located on the top of the
hydraulic manifold. The free-wheeling valve is on the
side of the valve (refer to Figure 10.4).
Figure 10.4 – Hydraulic Tray
2. Turn the brake release valve clockwise to the fully
closed position. Turn the free-wheeling valve counter-
clockwise to the fully open position. Push and release
the brake release pump knob several times, until it
becomes hard to push, to release the brakes.
3. Attach the winch line to the tie-down lugs (refer to
Figure 10.3) on the front of the chassis.
4. Remove the wheel chocks and use the winch to
position the aerial platform on the transport vehicle.
Warning
The aerial platform is free to move when the brakes
and free-wheeling valve are disabled. Death or serious
injury could result. Close the free-wheeling valve and
reset the brakes before operating the aerial platform.
5. Turn the brake release valve counterclockwise to
the fully open position. Turn the free-wheeling valve
clockwise to the fully closed position.
5. Chock the wheels to prevent uncontrolled motion of
the aerial platform.
Valves with Brake Release Valve on Side of Valve
1. Unlatch and swing out the control valve tray on the
right side of the machine. The brake release valve
and free-wheeling valve are located on the side of
the hydraulic manifold. The brake release pump is
on the top of the valve (refer to Figure 10.2).
Figure 10.2 – Hydraulic Tray
2. Turn and depress the brake release valve to the fully
open position.
3. Turn the free-wheeling valve counterclockwise to the
fully open position.
4. Push and release the brake release pump knob until
it can no longer be pumped.
5. Attach the winch line to the tie-down lugs (refer to
Figure 10.3) on the front of the chassis.
Figure 10.3 – Front of Chassis
6. Remove the wheel chocks and use the winch to
position the aerial platform on the transport vehicle.
Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
Free-Wheeling Valve Brake Release Valve
Brake Release Pump
Free-Wheeling Valve
Brake Release Valve
Brake Release Pump