Snorkel Bi-Energy-sn3300 - 4021 - Manual (Page 3)

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NOTE: Bi-Enery machine may be powered by
batteries or by engine. To power the machine by
engine, turn platform or chassis key on, press
engine start button to crank the engine. Release
button when engine starts. If engine is cold, press
the glow plug button for six seconds proir to
starting.
IMPORTANT: Bi-Energy models - If starting
engine from platform be sure engine switch on
chassis control panel is set to "RUN".
2. Turn platform controller key switch clockwise
to ON.
3. Position drive/lift switch to DRIVE position.
Drive enable indicator light will be illuminated.
4. With the speed range switch first in LOW
SPEED and then again in HIGH SPEED de-
press the interlock lever and slowly push the
control lever to FORWARD then REVERSE
positions to check for speed and directional
control. The farther you push or pull the con-
trol lever the faster the machine will travel.
5. Push steering switch RIGHT then LEFT to
check for steering control.
6. Hook controller on guardrail in original posi-
tion.
7. On chassis controls, turn key switch to CHAS-
SIS.
8. From lower controls, push chassis raise button
to elevate platform while pushing the tilt sensor
(Figure 3) off of level. The platform should only
partially elevate and the tilt alarm should sound.
If the platform continues to elevate and/or there
is no alarm STOP and remove the machine from
service until it is repaired.
9. Release the tilt sensor and fully elevate platform.
Figure 2: Controller
10. Visually inspect the elevating assembly, lift
cylinder, cables and hoses for damage or erratic
operation. Check for missing or loose parts.
11. Lower the platform partially by pushing in on the
chassis lower switch, and check operation of the
audible lowering alarm.
12. Open the chassis emergency lowering valve
(Figure 4) to check for proper operation by
pulling and holding the knob out. Once the
platform is fully lowered, close the valve by
releasing the knob.
13. On chassis controls, turn key switch to PLAT-
FORM.
14. Mount the platform making sure the gate is latched.
15. Turn platform controller key switch clockwise to
ON. Position drive/lift switch to LIFT.
16. Depress the interlock lever and slowly push the
control lever to RAISE to raise the platform,
fully actuate the control lever to check propor-
tional lift speed. Elevate the platform to 12 feet
(3.7 m).
17. Slowly pull control lever to DOWN position to
lower platform. Check that lowering alarm
sounds.
18. Turn platform controller key switch to OFF, push
the emergency stop button and dismount the
platform.
19. Close and secure module covers.
Interlock Lever
Lift/Drive
Switch
Emergency
Stop Switch
Steering Switch
Control Lever
Drive Enable
Indicator
Speed Range
Switch
Figure 3: Tilt Sensor
Tilt Sensor