Snorkel AB50JRT - Manual (Page 66)

7. Pull the Emergency Stop switch (9) on the
platform control box up (ON).
8. Set the Drive Range switch (10) to LOW.
9. Set the Boom Speed knob (11) as shown.
10. For a dual fuel engine: Set the Dual Fuel
switch (12) to GAS (gasoline) (13) or to
LPG (gas) (14), depending on which fuel you
want to use for operation.
11. Turn the Anti-Restart switch (15) to ON, and
pause there a few seconds (but not over 30
seconds), while an alarm sounds to alert
others that the AB50J is about to start.
12. For a diesel engine: If the engine is at ambient
temperature (cold), hold the Choke/Cold
Start switch (16) up for 10 seconds just before
you perform the next step.
Gasoline engines have automatic chokes.
They do not use the Choke/Cold Start switch.
13. Turn the Anti-Restart switch (17) to START
and hold it there until the engine starts or for
20 seconds, whichever comes first. When
the engine starts, release the Anti-Restart
switch.
If you pause 30 seconds or more, after turning
the Anti-Restart switch (17) to ON, an
automatic protection feature will prevent the
AB50J from starting. If that happens, turn the
Anti-Restart switch to OFF, then try again.
If the engine does not start in 20 seconds, turn
the Anti-Restart switch (17) to OFF. Wait 60
seconds before trying to start the engine
again.
The engine should now be running, and the
AB50J is ready to begin work.
■ Moving The Platform
The engine should already be running (as
described earlier in this chapter), before you start
this section.
DO NOT operate near energized electrical
conductors. Maintain the Minimum Safe
Approach Distance (M.S.A.D.), to energized
power lines. See the “Electrical Hazard
Warning” section for a complete explanation of
the hazards concerning electricity.
Be certain that the space into which you are
about to move the platform, boom, turntable,
and/or chassis is free of obstructions.
ALWAYS look in the direction of movement.
When you operate from the platform control
box, be sure that the lanyard of your fall
restraint is attached to an anchor point on the
platform mount. Also, be sure that platform
gate is closed behind you.
Death or Serious Injury can result from
sudden stops. To avoid sudden stops, DO
NOT remove your foot from the platform foot
switch while the AB50J is in motion.
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8. Operation
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