Operator's Manual Second Edition • Third PrintingOperating Instructions60 S® -80 XC ™ • S® -85 XC ™ Part No. 1311085GTObserve and Obey: Pipe cradles must be installed on the inside ofthe platform. Pipe cradles must not obstruct the platformcontrols or the platform entrance. The bottom of the pipe cradle tube must reston the platform floor. Be sure the platform is level before installing apipe cradle.Pipe Cradle Installation1 Install a pipe cradle on each side of theplatform. Refer to the illustration on the left.Make sure the bottom of the pipe cradle tuberests on the platform floor.2 Install two U-bolts from the outside of theplatform rails through each pipe cradle mount.3 Secure each U-bolt with 2 washers and 2 nuts.Pipe Cradle Operation1 Be sure the pipe cradle assembly andinstallation instructions have been followedproperly and that the pipe cradles are securedto the platform railings.2 Place the load so that it rests in both pipecradles. The length of the load should beparallel with the length of the platform.3 Center the load in the pipe cradles.4 Secure the load to each pipe cradle. Pass thenylon strap over the load. Depress the buckleand slide the strap through. Tighten the strap.5 Gently push and pull on the load to make surethe pipe cradles and load are secure.6 Keep the load secured when the machine ismoving.Tip-over hazard. The weight of the pipe cradleassembly and the load in the pipe cradles willreduce the rated platform capacity of themachine and must be factored into the totalplatform load.Tip-over hazard. The weight of the pipe cradleassembly and the load in the pipe cradles maylimit the maximum number of occupants in theplatform.Maximum Pipe Cradle CapacityAll models 200 lbs90.7 kgPipe Cradle Assembly Weight 21 lbs9.5 kg