Snorkel SL30RT-sn9600-11199 - Manual (Page 5)

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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 .3 m (1 ft.) 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 plat-
form.
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 Chassis
Lift Switch to DOWN, and check operation of
the audible lowering alarm.
12. Push down on the Chassis Emergency Lower-
ing Switch to check for proper operation. Once
the platform is fully lowered, release the switch.
13. With only one Emergency Stop Button pushed
down, in the OFF position, operate a control to
verify that the Emergency Stop Switch is func-
tioning. Repeat the test with only the other
Emergency Stop Switch OFF. If any function
operates with either Emergency Stop Switch in
the OFF position STOP and remove the ma-
chine from service until it is repaired.
14. Close and secure module covers.
15. Turn the Controller Key Switch counterclock-
wise to OFF.
Figure 2: Controller
Interlock
Lever
Steering
Switch
Drive/Lift
Switch
Control Lever
Speed Range
Switch
Emergency
Stop Switch
Key Switch (on right
side for Diesel Model)
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, pull the button out.
2. After mounting platform, close and latch gate.
Check that guardrails are in position and prop-
erly 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: If the engine is cold, turn the key fully
counterclockwise and hold for 6 seconds 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 centre 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 climbing
grades or travelling in confined areas.
Steering
Push the Steering Switch RIGHT or LEFT to turn
the wheels. Observe the tyres while maneuvering
to insure proper direction.
Note: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels
must be returned to the straight ahead position
by operating the Steering Switch.