Snorkel SL30SL-sn13300-49999 - Manual (Page 3)

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6. Push Steering Switch RIGHT then LEFT to
check for steering control.
7. Place Drive/Level/Lift Switch to LEVEL. While
depressing Interlock Lever actuate the Fore/Aft
and Side/Side Switches to verify they function
properly. Use the Side/Side Switch and tilt the
platform to one side.
8. Rehook Controller on guardrail.
9. Push Chassis Lift Switch to UP position and
elevate platform. The platform should only
elevate to the interlock height, about 8 feet (2.44
m) above the ground, 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.
10. Lower the platform with the Chassis Lift Switch.
11. Enter the platform. Using the bubble level as a
guide level the platform with the Side/Side and
Fore/Aft Switches. Dismount platform.
12. Fully elevate platform using Chassis Lift Switch.
13. Visually inspect the elevating assembly, lift
cylinder, cables and hoses for damage or erratic
operation. Check for missing or loose parts.
14. Lower the platform partially by pushing Chas-
sis Lift Switch to DOWN, and check operation
of the audible lowering alarm.
15. 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.
16. Close and secure module covers.
17. Turn the Controller Key Switch counterclock-
wise to OFF and push the Emergency Stop
Switch Button to OFF.
Operation
Before operating work platform, ensure that the
pre-operation and safety inspection has been
completed, any descrepancies have been cor-
rected 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. Open the switch guard and
push the switch toward the guard.
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: If the engine is cold, depress the choke
button and hold while starting. Diesel models:
depress and hold the glow plug button for 6 sec-
onds 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
Speed Range
Switch
Steering Switch
Control Lever Fore/Aft Tilt
Switch
Left/Right
Tilt Switch
Key Switch (on right
side for Diesel Model
Emergency
Stop Switch
Drive/Level/
Lift Switch