Practice question

When the chassis is on a transverse slope (one side downhill), the operator should:

  1. Leave the apparatus pointing across the slope
  2. Reposition so the chassis sits more level, or shim with cribbing within manufacturer limits, prior to deploying the aerial
  3. Use the aerial to right the chassis
  4. Trust that hydraulics will compensate

Answer: B — Reposition so the chassis sits more level, or shim with cribbing within manufacturer limits, prior to deploying the aerial

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