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Current Version Date: June 2011
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6. OPERATING DETAILS
Bracketed numbers refer to parts that are labelled on figures in Section 10.
Operators who are using the lift with the Beech 1900 and Fairchild Metroliner must refer to special
instructions at the end of this section.
Moving the Lift
Raising Lift onto Wheels
1. Crank the lift up onto its wheels. To do this, turn the wheel crank handle [16] clockwise until
the wheels are in the full down position.
2. Visually inspect the main tires to make sure they are not under-inflated. If a tire is under-
inflated, the spare can be used or the tire can be re-inflated to the proper operating pressure.
(See Tires, in the Maintenance Section).
3. Check that the outriggers are locked in the fully retracted position. The locking handles [42]
must be engaged into the keyhole slots [43] to prevent vibrations from causing the outriggers to
extend while moving the lift.
Moving Lift Using Push Handles
1. To release the automatic parking brake, pull both push handles [17] down. The purpose of this
parking brake is to prevent the lift from rolling when it is not in use. If there is any indication
that a brake is not operating properly, it must be repaired immediately.
2. To move the lift, apply a slight downward force on the push handles and push or pull as
necessary. (If the lift is being pushed on rough ground it can be quite noisy from cable rattle.
This is normal.)
Towing Lift behind a Vehicle
1. Maximum towing speed of the lift is 8 km/hr (5 mph).
2. Lowering the tow bar [20] to attach to the towing vehicle will automatically release the parking
brake.
3. The tow bar is designed with a rubber cushioned tow ring, 1-7/8 inches inside diameter at a
height of 18 inches. Contact Adaptive Engineering if your towing equipment does not match
the supplied tow ring.
NOTES
• No passengers or equipment are to ride on lift while being towed.
• Maximum towing speed is 8 km/hr (5 mph).
• Wheels must be fully lowered prior to towing.
• Perform all fine manoeuvring with the push handles only. Do not tow the lift close to any
aircraft.
• Do not tow or place the lift under jet bridges.
