Snorkel MX19-sn20000-20599CE - Manual (Page 10)

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Operation
O
PERATION
Before operating the work platform, ensure that the Pre-Operation Safety Inspection has been completed
and that any deficiencies have been corrected. Never operate a damaged or malfunctioning machine.
The operator must be thoroughly trained on this machine.
P L A T F O R M E X T E N S I O N
Figure 5: Platform Extension
1. Mount the platform and properly close
the entrance.
2. Depress the foot lever located at the rear
of the platform extension. Push the plat-
form extension forward until the pin
engages the front stop.
3. To retract the platform extension,
depress the foot lever and pull the plat-
form extension toward the rear of the
machine until the pin engages the rear
stop.
T R A V E L W I T H T H E
P L A T F O R M L O W E R E D
1. Check that the route is clear of obstacles
(persons, obstructions, holes, drop-offs,
bumps, and debris), is level, and is capa-
ble of supporting the wheel loads.
2. Verify that the Chassis Key Switch is turned to DECK and Chassis Emergency Stop Switch is ON
(pulled out).
3. Mount the platform and properly close the entrance.
4. Check clearances above, below, and to the sides of platform.
5. Pull the Platform Emergency Stop Switch out to the ON position.
6. Turn the Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.
7. Engage the Interlock Switch and move the Control Handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to travel in the
desired direction. The speed of the machine will vary depending on how far from center the Control
Handle is moved.
S T E E R I N G
1. Turn the Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.
2. While engaging the Interlock Switch, push the Steering Switch to RIGHT or LEFT to turn the wheels in
the desired direction. Observe the tires while maneuvering the work platform to ensure proper direction.
NOTE: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels must be returned to the straight ahead position by operating the Steering
Switch.