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TL49J
TRANSPORTATION
Hand-
brake
Tow Bar
Coupling
13 Pin
Light
Plug in
Jockey
Wheel
Breakaway
Cable
Figure 2-23 -
Illustration Of A Jockey Wheel.
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Lower the tow bar coupling down onto the ball hitch using the jockey wheel.
3. Secure the breakaway cable, (Ensure correct engagement of 50 mm ball).
4. Fully raise the jockey wheel and lock in position.
5. Release the handbrake.
6. 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 tyres until
they lock over centre (refer to Figure 2-24).
Figure 2-24 –
Friction Drive Hand Lever
3. Turn the Control select/ground operation switch to lower controls.
4. Disengage the handbrake and ensure that the locking pin stopping the tow bar coupling from
rotation is removed to enable the jockey wheel to be lowered.
Tow Bar Coupling
Hand-
Brake
Jockey Wheel
Breakaway
Cable
Breakaway
Cable