Snorkel LX41 Electric-sn4022+ - Manual (Page 12)

Page 8 067449-002 LX Electric Work Platform - Operator Manual
Towing or Winching
E M E R G E N C Y L O W E R I N G
Figure 4: Emergency Lowering Valve,
The Emergency Lowering Control Knob is located at the
rear of the machine at the base of the scissor assembly.
1. Open the emergency lowering valve by pulling on the
knob and holding it.
2. Once the platform is fully lowered, release the knob to
close the valve.
T OWING OR W INCHING
Perform the following only when the machine will not operate under its own power and it is necessary to
move the machine or when winching onto a transport vehicle (see “Transporting the Work Platform” on
page 10).
C A U T I O N
DO NOT tow or winch the machine faster than 0,3 m/s (1 ft./s). Faster speeds will damage drive
components and void the warranty.
P A R K I N G B R A K E R E L E A S E
Figure 5: Parking Brake Release
W A R N I N G ! !
Never operate the machine with the parking brakes
released. Serious injury or damage could result.
Never release the brakes if the machine is on a slope.
Chock the wheels before releasing the parking brakes.
Hook the machine to a towing vehicle before releasing
the parking brakes.
1. Turn the Chassis/Platform/Brake Release Switch to
the Brake Release position.
• Alarm will sound
2. Momentarily push the Brake Release Button.
3. The machine will now roll when pushed or pulled.
4. For normal operation, turn the Platform/Chassis/Brake Release Switch to PLATFORM.
5. Verify that the parking brakes have engaged before the machine is operated.
A FTER U SE E ACH D AY
1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Park the machine on level ground, preferably under cover, secure against vandals, children or unautho-
rized operation.
3. Turn the Key Switch to OFF and remove the key to prevent unauthorized operation.
Platform/Chassis/Brake Release Switch
Brake Release Button