Snorkel S2770RT, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting

To prevent unauthorized use and damage, properly stow 

the aerial platform at the end of each work day. It must 

also be properly stowed while transporting.

Stowing

Use the following procedure to properly stow the aerial 

platform.

  1. Fully retract the extension deck and lower the plat-

form.

  2. At the upper controls, push the emergency stop 

button inward.

  3.  Close and latch the platform entry gate.

  4.  Completely raise all four outriggers..

  5.  At the lower controls, push the emergency stop button 

inward.

  6.  If the engine has just been under load and is hot, let 

it idle for five minutes before turning it off.

  7.  Close and latch the cowling doors.

Transporting

The aerial platform may be moved on a transport vehicle. 

Depending on the particular situation, the aerial platform 

may be driven, lifted with a forklift, winched, or hoisted 

onto a vehicle such as a truck or trailer. Driving is the 

preferred method.

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Danger

The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable. 

Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac

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cident. Do not drive on ramps that exceed 30 percent 

grade, or where conditions of the ramp could cause 

driving to be hazardous.

Drive the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle if the 

ramp incline is within the 30 percent grade capability of 

the aerial platform.

A 30 percent grade is a 36

″

 (0.91 m) vertical rise in 10

′

(3.05 m) horizontal length.

Use a winch to load and unload the aerial platform on 

ramps that exceed the grade capability of the machine. 

A winch may also be used when conditions of the ramp 

could cause driving to be hazardous. 

The equipment used to load, unload, and transport the 

aerial platform must have adequate capacity. Refer to 

Chapter 2 to determine the approximate weight of the 

aerial platform.

The user assumes all responsibility for: 

y

Choosing the proper method of transportation. 

y

Choosing the proper selection and use of transporta-

tion and tie-down devices.

y

Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup-

porting the weight of the aerial platform.

y

Making sure all manufacturer’s instructions and warn-

ings, regulations and safety rules of their employer, 

the DOT, and/or any other state or federal law are 

followed.

Driving

Use the following procedure to drive the aerial platform 

onto the transport vehicle:

  1.  Locate the transport vehicle so it is in a straight line 

with the loading ramp.

  2.  Chock the vehicle wheels so it cannot roll away from 

the ramp while the machine is loaded.

  3.  Remove tools, materials, or other loose objects from 

the platform.

  4.  Fully lower the aerial platform into the stowed position.

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Caution

The aerial platform has low ground clearance. Make 

certain that the transition from the loading ramp to 

the trailer is not sharp enough that the bottom of the 

machine drags while loading. 

  5. Using the upper controls, drive the aerial platform 

to the foot of the loading ramp with the front wheels 

nearest the ramp. Make sure the aerial platform is 

centered with the ramps and that the steering wheels 

are straight.

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Danger

The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable. 

Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac

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cident. Set the drive range to low before driving up 

or down a grade.

  6.  Place the drive speed handle in the low position.

  7. Drive the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle 

in a straight line through the grade transitions with 

minimal turning.

  8.  Chock the machine wheels.

Lifting With a Forklift

Use the following procedure to lift the aerial platform with 

a forklift.

  1.  Properly stow the aerial platform.

  2.  Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose 

objects from the platform.