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TM 5-4210-233-14&P-1
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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