Snorkel SB126J - Manual (Page 29)

Chapter 6 – Controls
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Placing the ground controls switch in the on position also
increases the engine speed to mid-range.
Horn Button
The horn button is on the right side of the upper control
panel. Press the button to sound the horn.
Platform Foot Switch
The upper controls are interlocked through the platform
foot switch (refer to Figure 6.8). Step down on and hold
the platform foot switch to activate the drive and boom
functions from the upper controls.
Figure 6.8 – Platform
Machine/Generator Switch
The switch for the optional AC generator is located on the
front of the upper control panel. (Refer to Figure 6.9.)
Figure 6.9 – Upper Controls Front
With the engine running, place the switch in the genera-
tor position to provide electrical power to the electrical
outlet at the platform. Place the switch in the machine
position to turn off the generator and resume machine
operation.
Machine functions will not operate while the switch is in
the generator position.
Driving and Platform Work Lights
The control for the optional driving lights is on the back
of each light. Place the switch in the on position to oper-
ate the driving lights.
The control for the optional platform work lights is on
the back of each light.
Jib Articulation Joystick
The jib joystick is used to raise or lower the jib. The
joystick is spring returned to the center off position.
Hold the joystick up to raise the jib. Hold the joystick
down to lower the jib.
Platform Level Switch
The level switch is used to level the platform fl oor with
respect to the ground. The switch is spring returned to
the center off position.
Hold the switch up to tilt the platform fl oor upward or
away from the ground. Hold the switch down to tilt the
platform fl oor downward or toward the ground.
Platform Rotate Switch
The platform rotate switch is used to rotate the platform
relative to the end of the tip boom. The switch is spring
returned to the center off position.
Hold the switch to the right to rotate the turntable coun-
terclockwise. Hold the switch to the left to rotate the
turntable clockwise.
Boom Extend/Retract Joystick
The boom extend/retract joystick is used to extend or
retract the booms. The joystick is spring returned to the
center off position.
Hold the joystick forward to retract the booms and back-
ward to extend the booms.
Engine/Emergency Power Switch
The engine/emergency power switch is spring returned
to the engine position for aerial platform engine opera-
tion.
Hold the switch in the emergency power position to
operate aerial platform functions using the emergency
power system.
Note
The emergency power system is for lowering the plat-
form during an emergency and is not intended for normal
machine operation.
If the engine is running, it will stop when the switch is
placed in the emergency power position.
Throttle Switch
The throttle switch (refer to Figure 6.7) is used to set the
engine throttle speed in either low or high idle.
Place the switch in the low position before starting the
engine and in the high position for machine operation
and for engine and/or hydraulic system warm-up.
The engine has a two speed throttle operation from the
lower controls. When the throttle switch is in the low posi-
tion the engine is at idle. Placing the switch in the high
position increases the engine speed to mid-range.
Platform Foot
Switch
Machine/Generator
Switch