Snorkel TL37, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 10 – Stowing and Transporting
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Hand-
brake
Tow Bar
Coupling
13 Pin
Light
Plug in
Jockey
Wheel
Breakaway
Cable
Figure 10.5 – Illustration of a Jockey Wheel
6. Apply the handbrake.
7. Lower the tow bar coupling down onto the ball
hitch using the jockey wheel.
8. Secure the breakaway cable, (Ensure correct
engagement of 50mm ball).
9. Fully raise the jockey wheel and lock in position.
10. Release the handbrake.
11. Plug in the trailer lights (13 pin) plug and check
that both vehicle and trailer lights operate cor-
rectly.
Friction Drive Assist Package
The friction drive assist package is an option to have
attached to the aerial platform. It allows for the aerial
platform to be moved over short distances with ease.
Use the following procedure to operate the friction drive:
1. Ensure that the booms are fully lowered and all
outriggers are fully raised.
2. Push down on the friction drive hand lever to engage
the drive cylinders against the tires until they lock
overcentre (refer to Figure 10.6).
Figure 10.6 – Friction Drive Hand Lever
Towing
Trailer mounted machines may be safely towed be-
hind a vehicle at a speed set by state traffic regulation
or up to 50 mph (80km/h), whichever is the lowest.
Lower Boom Upper Boom
Figure 10.3 – Transport Pin Locations
1. Before towing, check the capacity of the vehi-
cle being used. Machine weight will increase if
optional extras are fitted.
2. Ensure that the road tires and brakes are in
good serviceable condition.
3. Ensure that all booms are fully lowered and both
the transit pins are fitted through the loops and
secured with the “R” clip on the end of the chain.
Figure 10.4 – Mounted Trailer on a Vehicle
4. Ensure that all outriggers are fully raised.
5. Use the jockey wheel to raise or lower the tow
bar coupling to position the machine above the
50mm ball hitch on the towing vehicle (refer to
Figure 10.5).