Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
Raising the Platform
1.
Move the platform-latch handle (
)
toward the front of the machine until the latch
hooks clear the locking bar.
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Figure 40
1.
Platform-latch handle
2.
Raise the platform (
Note:
The gas lift cylinder assists lifting the
platform.
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Figure 41
Lowering the Platform
WARNING
Operating the machine with the platform
unlatched may cause you to lose control of
the machine, resulting in serious injury to you
and bystanders.
Never operate the machine without first
checking that the operator platform latching
mechanism is fully engaged and in good
working order.
1.
Lower the platform carefully (
Note:
The gas lift cylinder helps support the
platform.
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Figure 42
2.
As the platform nears the fully lowered position,
move the platform-latch handle (
)
toward the front of the machine.
Note:
This ensures that the latch hooks clear
the locking bar.
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Figure 43
1.
Platform-latch handle
2.
Locking bar
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