Snorkel AB60JRT-sn10000+ - Manual (Page 11)

Operation
AB60JRT 9
Operation
The aerial platform may be operated from either the lower
or upper controls.
A
Danger
The aerial platform is not electrically insulated. Death
or serious injury will result from contact with, or in-
adequate clearance from, an energized conductor.
Do not go closer than the minimum safe approach
distance as defined by national safety regulations.
Pinch points may exist between moving components.
Death or serious injury will result from becoming
trapped between components, buildings, structures
or other obstacles. Make sure there is sufficient clear-
ance around the machine before moving the chassis,
booms, or platform. Allow sufficient room and time
to stop movement to avoid contact with structures
or other hazards.
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac-
cident. Operate the aerial platform on a firm, flat, level
surface. Avoid travel speeds and/or rough terrain that
could cause sudden changes in platform position. Do
not drive or position the aerial platform for elevated
use near any drop-off, hole, slope, soft or uneven
ground, or other tip-over hazard.
The platform rated work load is the total weight of the per-
sonnel and equipment that may be lifted in the platform.
The work loads are stated on the platform rating placard
mounted at the rear of the platform.
A
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac-
cident. Do not exceed the capacity values indicated
on the platform rating placard.
Capacity values indicate the rated lifting capacity and do
not indicate aerial platform stability.
The operator bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring
that the aerial platform is properly set up for the particular
conditions encountered.
Cold Weather Start-Up
If the ambient temperature is 0°C (32°F) or below, the
engine and hydraulic system oil may need to be warmed
before operation. Do not operate the engine at more than
a fast idle until the engine and hydraulic oil has had a
chance to warm. The engine may be equipped with an
optional cold weather start kit.
Cold, thick hydraulic oil does not flow well and may cause
delay in response to control movement and improper volt-
age output of the AC generator. Cold oil may also cause
cavitation and pump damage. The hydraulic system may
be equipped with an optional cold weather warm-up kit.
The engine may be equipped with a block heater. Plug the
heater cord in eight hours before starting the engine. The
heater will warm the engine block to make cold weather
starting easier.
Unplug the power cord before starting the engine.
Hydraulic System Cold Weather Warm-Up
Some engines may have a hydraulic fluid warm-up sys-
tem that will automatically warm the fluid upon activating
the warm-up switch. The hydraulic fluid may also be
warmed manually if the machine is not equipped with the
optional warm-up system.
A
Caution
Not all hydraulic fluid is suitable to use in the hy-
draulic system. Some have poor lubricating charac-
teristics and can increase component wear. Only use
hydraulic fluid as recommended.
Use cold weather hydraulic oil as recommended in the
machine General Specifications in temperatures of -12°C
(10°F) or below.
Hydraulic System Warm-up Switch
This system may be used to warm the hydraulic fluid when
the ambient temperature is below 0°C (32°F) and boom
movement is sluggish because of cold fluid.
There may be a toggle switch for the warm-up system
on the lower control panel and/or one on the left side of
the upper control panel.
The engine must be running and the switch used to turn
the system on must be at the same location that the en-
gine was started. For example, if the engine was started
from the lower controls, the warm-up switch at the lower
controls must be used for the system to operate.
To operate the warm-up system:
1. Start the engine and place the engine throttle in the
low position.
2. From the same control station that the engine was
started, place the warm-up switch in the on position.
3. After the hydraulic fluid reaches 10°C (50°F) as indi-
cated on the thermometer, place the warm-up switch
in the off position.
Manually Warming The Hydraulic System
The hydraulic oil may be warmed by bottoming out the
boom extension cylinder. Raise the main boom so it is
horizontal and operate the boom retract function while the
machine is stowed. With the cylinder bottomed out the oil
flow will produce heat to warm the hydraulic oil.
A
Caution
Not all hydraulic fluid is suitable to use in the hy-
draulic system. Some have poor lubricating charac-
teristics and can increase component wear. Only use
hydraulic fluid as recommended.