Indirect Alignment

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a. Set a platform next to the work surface. Join

4.2.3 Indirect Alignment

the work surface and the platform with a dock plate.

The platform then extends and becomes part of the

4.2.3.1 When the working area directly behind the

work surface.

work surface is 1 i m i t e d, such as a railyard or

crowded shipping yard, and there is not enough room

to set the ramp up directly in line with the work sur-

b. Position the ramp along the work surface and

face, the ramp may be used with a platform to gain

to the platform using the same procedure used in the

access to the work surface (Fig. 4-3).

direct alignment.

4.3 REMOVAL FROM SERVICE

a . Remove the safety chains from the work

Due to the weight and turning radius of rough

vehicle. Place the chains over the ramp surface and

terrain forklifts, special care should be exer-

hook the right and left safety hooks together. This is

cised in utilizing platforms with the ramp

the towing position for the safety chains.

Figure 4-1. Towbar Position

4-2