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2-14. AERIAL LADDER SET-UP - Continued

(6) Position outrigger plates (with handles facing truck)

under outrigger pads.

(7) Lower rear outriggers. Level truck from side to side.

When the outriggers are set properly, the

LEFT/RIGHT REAR OUTRIGGER DOWN lights in

the aerial/outrigger control panel will light.

(8) Lower front outriggers. Level truck side to side.

When the outriggers are set properly the

LEFT/RIGHT FRONT OUTRIGGER DOWN lights in

the aerial/outrigger control panel will light.

WARNING

Do not rotate ladder to side of truck that does not

have outriggers fully extended. Truck can tip

causing injury or death to personnel and damage

to equipment.

WARNING

In situations where space does not permit full

outrigger extension, the truck must be positioned

to allow for full extension of outriggers on the side

that the aerial ladder will be used. The outriggers

on the opposite side should be extended as far as

space allows. The outriggers must be extended a

minimum of 18 inches (457 mm) and supporting

the weight of the truck before the diverter switch

will activate the aerial ladder controls.

Failure to heed this warning can result in injury

or death to operator and damage to equipment.

(9) Move HIGH IDLE switch to off position.

(10)

Install outrigger locking pins in jack stands.

(11)

Move DIVERTER VALVE OUTRIGGER/

AERIAL switch to AERIAL position.

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