Snorkel MX19-sn20000-20599CE - Manual (Page 12)

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Operation
E M E R G E N C Y L O W E R I N G
W A R N I N G ! !
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER climb down the elevating assembly.
Stand clear of the elevating assembly while operating the Emergency Lowering Valve Knob.
Figure 6: Emergency Lowering
The Emergency Lowering Valve Knob is located
beside the ladder at the rear of the machine.
1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by pulling and
holding the knob.
2. To close, release the knob. The platform will not ele-
vate if the Emergency Lowering Valve is open.
P A R K I N G B R A K E R E L E A S E
Perform the following procedure only when the
machine will not operate under its own power and it is
necessary to move the machine, or when winching
onto a trailer to transport.
Figure 7: Parking Brake Release
1. To release the brakes, loosen the jam nut and bolt until the
brakes disengage the tires (Figure 7). The machine will now
roll when pushed or pulled.
2. To re-engage the brakes, tighten the bolt until the brakes
have fully engaged the tires. Secure the bolt with the lock-
nut. Verify that the brakes have fully engaged the rear tires
before operating the machine by testing their ability to hold
the machine on a 29% (16°) grade.
W A R N I N G ! !
Never tow faster than 0,3 m/sec. (1 ft./sec.).
Never operate the work platform with the parking brakes released. Serious injury or damage could
result.
A F T E R U S E E A C H D A Y
1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Park the machine on a firm level surface, preferably under cover, secure against vandals, children and
unauthorized operation.
3. Turn the Chassis Key Switch to OFF and remove the key to prevent unauthorized operation.
Emergency
Lowering
Valve Knob
Brake Release Bolt