Snorkel LX50-sn4022+ - Manual (Page 16)

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067903-004R1 LX Series Work Platform Maintenance
M AINTENANCE
Figure 11: Blocking Elevating Assembly
W A R N I N G ! !
Never perform service on the work platform in the elevating
assembly area while the platform is elevated without first blocking
the elevating assembly.
DO NOT stand in elevating assembly area while deploying or
storing brace.
B L O C K I N G E L E V A T I N G A S S E M B L Y
B RACE I NSTALLATION
1. Park the work platform on firm, level ground.
2. Verify that the platform Emergency Stop button is ON.
3. Turn the Platform/Chassis switch to CHASSIS.
4. Start the engine, using the chassis controls.
5. Push the Throttle button in. The button will stay in and the engine speed will increase. Using the Raise
button, elevate the platform until the scissor brace can be rotated to the vertical position.
6. From the left side of the machine, disengage the locking pin securing the brace. Rotate the scissor
brace counterclockwise until it is vertical and between the two scissor center pivots.
7. Push the Lower button and gradually lower the platform until the brace is supporting the platform.
8. Disengage the throttle by pushing the Throttle button in again. The button will retract and the engine will
come to idle speed.
B RACE R EMOVAL
1. Using the chassis controls, gradually raise the platform until the scissor brace clears the two scissor
center pivots.
2. Rotate the scissor brace clockwise until the locking pin engages.
3. Push the Lower button to completely lower the platform.
4. Make sure the Throttle button is disengaged and Platform/Chassis switch is on PLATFORM.
Brace
Upper Scissor
Center Pivot
Locking Pin
Lower Scissor
Center Pivot