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Preparing the Tail lift for Operation
3.1.4.1
Remove the tail lift pendant from its stowage position and attach it to the tail lift control
box, which is located on the left hand side of the swing arms.
Tail lift pendant Connection Point
3.1.4.2
Release and remove the two transportation straps retaining the tail lift in its stowed
position.
Swing Down the Tail lift
NOTE
NEVER use the SWING operation when the platform is in the working position. The SWING
operation is only for moving the platform from transport position to the working position.
On very rough terrain, it may be necessary to raise the platform to prevent it hitting the ground
at the end of the swing down operation. This can be achieved by pressing the LIFT UP
button.
3.1.5.1
Lower the tail lift to its working position by pressing the SWING DOWN button
.
The swing cylinders must be fully retracted and the swing arms fully down before using
the tail lift as a working platform.
