Snorkel TM12-sn53600-53999 - Manual (Page 12)

Page 8 Operation Manual
Emergency Lowering Valve
EMERGENCY LOWERING
Operation
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER climb down the elevating assembly.
Stand clear of the elevating assembly while operating the Emergency Lowering Valve Knob.
Figure 4: Emergency Lowering Valve
Ask a person on the ground to open the Emergency
Lowering Valve to lower the platform. The Emergency
Lowering Valve is located at the front of the chassis.
1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by pulling the
knob out.
2. To close, release the knob.
NOTE: The platform will not elevate if the Emergency
Lowering Valve is open.
PARKING BRAKE RELEASE
Perform the following procedure only when the machine will not operate under its own power and it is
necessary to move the machine, or when winching onto a trailer to transport.
Figure 5: Parking Brake Release
1. Remove the spring compression nut so the
spring is loose and the brake bars are away
from the tires.
2. The machine will now roll when pushed or
pulled.
After moving the machine and before normal
operation:
1. Replace the spring compression nut and
tighten until the spring measures 22,2-22,9
cm (
8¾”-9”) in length, verify that the brake
bars have fully engaged the tires before the
machine is operated.
W A R N I N G
Never tow faster than 0,3 m/sec. (1 ft./sec.). Never operate the machine with the parking brakes
released. Serious injury or damage could result.
AFTER USE EACH DAY
1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Park the machine on a firm level surface, preferably under cover, secure against vandals, children and
unauthorized operation.
3. Turn the Chassis Key Switch to OFF and remove the key to prevent unauthorized operation.
W A R N I N G
Spring
Compression Nut
22,2 cm to
22,9 cm”