SJ 46A & SJ 46AJ
December 2007
Page 53
TM
Section 2 - Operation
Winching and Towing Procedure
2.13 Winching and Towing Procedure
This section provides the operator with procedure about
winching and towing and on how to manually release
brakes.
wARNiNG
Ensure boom is in stowed position before
winching or towing. Sudden motion could
cause aerial platform to become unstable.
Death or serious injury could result.
wARNiNG
In emergency situations where aerial
platform functions are not available and
lowering is impeded by an obstacle,
utmost care must be taken to move
aerial platform far enough to clear
obstacle. In such cases, operation must
be extremely smooth with no sudden
movements and must not exceed a speed
of 2 in./sec (50 mm/sec).
wARNiNG
When pushing, winching or towing, do
not exceed 2 mph (3.2 km/h).
wARNiNG
Do not winch or tow aerial platform on
grade steeper than 45% (4WD).
wARNiNG
Do not winch or tow aerial platform onto a
slope, or brake the towing vehicle rapidly.
Do not pull aerial platform down an incline
towards a winch.
1.
Before winching or towing aerial platform, fully
retract, lower and position boom over rear drive
wheels in line with direction of travel.
2.
M a n u a l l y r e l e a s e b r a k e s ( r e f e r t o
3.
Remove wheel chocks or blocks, and then winch
or tow aerial platform to desired location.
4.
Position aerial platform on a firm and level
surface.
5.
Chock or block wheels to prevent aerial platform
from rolling.
6.
Apply brakes by pulling out black brake auto reset
valve.
NOTE
Brakes automatically apply when platform
controls are engaged.
wARNiNG
Brakes must be applied immediately after
reaching desired location.
