SECTION 5 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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5.3
EMERGENCY OPERATION
Operator Unable to Control Machine
IF THE PLATFORM OPERATOR IS PINNED, TRAPPED OR
UNABLE TO OPERATE OR CONTROL MACHINE:
1.
Other personnel should operate the machine from
ground controls only as required.
2.
Other qualified personnel on the platform may use the
platform controls. DO NOT CONTINUE OPERATION IF
CONTROLS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
Platform or Boom Caught Overhead
If the platform or boom becomes jammed or snagged in
overhead structures or equipment, rescue platform occu-
pants prior to freeing the machine.
5.4
EMERGENCY TOWING PROCEDURES
Towing this machine is prohibited. However, provisions for mov-
ing the machine have been incorporated. The following proce-
dures are to be used ONLY for emergency movement to a
suitable maintenance area.
1.
Chock wheels securely.
2.
Engage the mechanical release on both drive hubs by
loosening, completely reversing, and tightening the two
bolts on each hub.
3.
Connect suitable equipment, remove chocks, and move
machine.
After moving machine, complete the following procedure:
4.
Position machine on a firm level surface.
5.
Chock wheels securely.
6.
Disengage the mechanical release on both drive hubs
by loosening, completely reversing, and tightening the
two bolts on each hub.
7.
Remove chocks from wheels as desired.
8.
DO NOT EXCEED 3 MPH.
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