Snorkel SB85J-sn10000+ - Manual (Page 12)

Operation
10 SB85J Fixed Axle – 0112998
GM — Radiator Hose In-Line
Plug the heater cord into a 125 Volt AC, 600 watt source
eight hours before starting the engine. The heater will
warm the water in the lower radiator hose to make cold
weather starting easier.
Unplug the power cord before starting the engine.
Hydraulic System Cold Weather Warm-Up
The hydraulic oil may be warmed by bottoming out the
boom extension cylinder. Raise the main boom so it is
horizontal and operate the boom retract function while the
machine is stowed. With the cylinder bottomed out the oil
flow will produce heat to warm the hydraulic oil.
A Caution
Not all hydraulic fluid is suitable to use in the hy-
draulic system. Some have poor lubricating charac-
teristics and can increase component wear. Only use
hydraulic fluid as recommended.
Use cold weather hydraulic oil as recommended in the
machine General Specifications in temperatures of
-12°C (10°F) or below.
Preparing for Operation
Use the following procedure to prepare the aerial platform
for operation.
1. Perform a prestart inspection as described in the “Daily
Preventative Maintenance Checklist” on page 17.
2. Place the battery disconnect switch in the on posi-
tion.
3. Close and latch the doors.
4. Before painting or sandblasting make sure the sand-
blast protection kit and the platform control cover are
properly installed. These options, when used properly
will protect the control placards and cylinder rods from
paint overspray and abrasion while sandblasting.
Lower Controls
The lower controls override the upper controls. This
means that the lower controls can always be used to
operate the platform regardless of the position of the
upper control emergency stop button.
Boom, turntable, and platform functions may be operated
from the lower controls. The lower controls may be used
for initial set up of the aerial platform, and for testing and
inspection.
Use the following procedure to operate boom, turntable,
or platform functions using the lower controls (ref: Figure
3 on page 6).
1. On dual fuel machines, set the fuel switch to either
LPG or gasoline.
2. Open the shut-off valve on the tank if using LPG.
3. Pull the emergency stop button outward. Insert the
key in the control selector and turn the switch to the
lower control position.
4. Press the start button until the engine starts, then
release. The engine will not start if the control selec-
tor switch is left in the lower control position for 30
seconds or longer before starting the engine. The
control selector switch must be turned back to off
before the engine will start.
5. Let the engine warm to operating temperature.
6. Turn the boom speed knob to slow.
7. Hold the ground operation switch in the on position
while operating the boom and turntable control toggle
switches.
8. Hold the appropriate toggle switch in the desired
direction.
9. Gradually turn the boom speed knob to control
the main boom raise/lower and turntable rotation
speed.
10. Release the function toggle switch to stop move-
ment.
11. Place the ground operation switch in the off position
when no functions are being operated.
Upper Controls
The upper controls may be used for driving the aerial
platform and positioning the booms and platform while
on the job.
Use the following procedure to operate machine functions
using the upper controls.
1. At the lower controls, pull the emergency stop button
outward. Insert the key in the control selector and turn
the switch to the upper control position.
2. On dual fuel machines, set the fuel switch to either
LPG or gasoline.
3. Open the shut-off valve on the tank if using LPG.
4. Enter the platform and securely close the gate.
5. Attach the fall restraint lanyard to one of the anchor
points.
6. Pull the emergency stop outward.
7. Turn the anti-restart master switch to on and pause
a few seconds while the alarm sounds to alert others
that the machine is about to start. Turn the switch to
start, then release it to on. The engine will not start if
the switch is left in the on position for 30 seconds or
longer before turning it to start. The switch must be
turned back to off before the engine will start.