Snorkel SL30RT-sn13300+ - Manual (Page 3)

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5. With the Speed Range Switch first in HIGH
TORQUE and then in HIGH SPEED actuate
the Interlock Lever and slowly push the Control
Lever to FORWARD then REVERSE positions
to check for speed and directional control. The
farther you push or pull the Control Lever from
center the faster the machine will travel.
6. Push Steering Switch RIGHT then LEFT to
check for steering control.
7. Rehook Controller on front guardrail.
8. Push Chassis Lift Switch to UP position and
elevate platform while pushing the Tilt Sensor
off of level. The platform should only elevate
about one foot (.3 m) and the Tilt Alarm should
sound. If the platform continues to elevate and/
or there is no alarm STOP and remove the
machine from service until repaired.
9. Release the Tilt Sensor and fully elevate
platform.
10. Visually inspect the elevating assembly, lift
cylinder, cables and hoses for damage or
erratic operation. Check for missing or loose
parts.
11. Lower the platform partially by pushing Chas-
sis Lift Switch to DOWN, and check operation
of the audible lowering alarm.
12. Open the Chassis Emergency Lowering Valve,
push in and turn counterclockwise, to check for
proper operation. Once the platform is fully
lowered, close the valve, push in and turn
clockwise until the detent engages.
13. Close and secure module doors.
14. Turn the Controller Key Switch counterclock-
wise to OFF.
Operation
Before operating work platform, ensure that the
pre-operation and safety inspection has been
completed, any deficiencies have been corrected
and the operator has been thoroughly trained on
this machine.
Travel With Platform Lowered
1. Verify Chassis Emergency Stop Switch is in
the ON position.
2. After mounting platform, close and latch gate.
Check that guardrails are in position and
properly assembled with fasteners properly
torqued.
3. Check that route is clear of persons, obstruc-
tions, holes and drop-offs and is capable of
supporting the wheel loads.
4. Check clearances above, below and to the
sides of the platform.
5. Pull Controller Emergency Stop Button out to
ON position.
6. Turn Controller Key Switch fully clockwise to
start the engine, releasing the key once the
engine starts.
Note: (Kubota engines) If the engine is cold,
depress the choke button and hold while
starting. Diesel models: depress and hold
the glow plug button for 6 seconds prior to
starting to engage the glow plugs.
7. Set the Drive/Lift Speed Range Switch to HIGH
TORQUE.
8. Grasp the Control Lever so the Interlock Lever
is depressed (releasing the Interlock Lever
cuts power to Controller). Slowly push or pull
the Control Lever to FORWARD or REVERSE
to travel in the desired direction. The farther
you push or pull the Control Lever from center
the faster the machine will travel.
9. While moving, push the Drive/Lift Speed
Range Switch to HIGH SPEED for travel on
level surfaces or to HIGH TORQUE for climb-
ing grades or traveling in confined areas.
Steering
1. Push the Steering Switch RIGHT or LEFT to
turn the wheels. Observe the tires while ma-
neuvering to insure proper direction.
NOTE: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels
must be returned to the straight ahead position
by operating the Steering Switch.
Figure 2: Controller
Interlock
Lever
Steering
Switch
Drive/Lift
Switch
Control Lever
Speed Range
Switch
Emergency
Stop Switch
Key Switch
Glow Plug /
Choke Button
(Kubota Only)