Snorkel SL30N-sn9600-11199CE - Manual (Page 5)

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Raising and Lowering The Platform
1. Position the Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.
2. While holding the Control Lever so the Interlock
Lever is depressed, push the Control Lever
slowly to UP to raise the platform. Pushing the
Control Lever farther increases the lift speed.
3. When the work task is completed, position the
Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT and lower the platform
by pulling back on the Control Lever until the
platform is fully lowered.
Travel With Work Platform Elevated
Travel with platform elevated ONLY on firm and
level surfaces.
Note: The Work Platform will travel at reduced
speed when in the elevated position. SL30
Models will only drive while elevated when the
Platform is below 8m (26 ft.) in height.
1. Check that the route is clear of persons, ob-
structions, holes and drop-offs and is capable
of supporting the wheel loads.
2. Check clearances above, below and to the
sides of platform.
3. Position the Drive/Lift Switch to the DRIVE
position.
4. Push the Control Lever to FORWARD or
REVERSE for the desired direction of travel.
Note: If the machine quits driving and the Tilt
Alarm sounds, immediately lower the platform
and move the machine to a level location be-
fore re-elevating the platform.
Emergency Lowering
The Emergency Lowering Switch is located on
the left hand side of the chassis through the
cutout in the Control Module cover.
1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by push-
ing down on the Emergency Lowering Switch.
2. Once the platform is fully lowered, release the
switch to close the Emergency Lowering Valve.
The platform will not elevate if the Emergency
Lowering Valve has not been closed.
After Use Each Day
1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Park the machine on level ground, preferably
under cover, secure against vandals, children
or unauthorized operation.
3. Turn the Key Switch to OFF and remove the
key to prevent unauthorized operation.
Parking Brake Release (Figure 3)
Perform the following only when the machine will
not operate under its own power and it is neces-
sary to move the machine or when towing the
machine up a grade or winching onto a trailer to
transport.
1. Close the needle valve by turning the knob
clockwise.
2. Pump the Brake Release Pump until the Park-
ing Brake Cylinder Rod clears the wheel rotor.
3. The machine will now roll when pushed or
pulled.
4. Be sure to open the needle valve and verify
that the cylinder rod has extended before the
machine is operated.
Never operate work platform with the
Parking Brake inoperative. Serious injury or
damage could result.
Never tow faster than .3 m/sec (1 ft./sec.).
Figure 3: Brake Release Pump
Pump
Needle Valve