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d. Loading/Unloading the Scissored Bridge to/from a Lowbed Semitrailer using a Second
Launched Bridge as a Ramp - CONT
4 Lower the base of the outrigger firmly on the timbers. Be sure that the bridge, when laid, will
align with the bed of the trailer.
WARNING
Working on, around, or under a suspended bridge is dangerous. Bridge may fall due to
a failure in the hydraulics or a mechanical break. Never turn your back on a suspended
bridge. Keep an orderly work area and stay free of tangled cables, chains, etc. In case of
a failure, immediately exit the work area opposite the direction of the falling bridge.
5 Continue to maintain lifting pressure on
lever #1 until the bridge has raised to the
upright position and rotated slightly past
vertical. The outrigger should be resting
on the wood blocks at this point.
6 Release the launcher brakes slowly while
keeping pressure on the brake pedal.
Allow the launcher to slowly crawl
forward until the out-rigger boom pads
firmly contact the launcher. Return lever
#1 to the neutral position.
7 Depress the brake pedal and move the
transmission shift lever #6 to "P" to
engage the parking brake.
8 Secure tie rods IAW step (g) if not
previously accomplished.
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