Operating instructions, Emergency stop, Starting the engine – Snorkel X52RT-sn10000+ User Manual
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL with Maintenance Information
Operating Instructions
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Emergency Stop
Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the
off position at the ground controls or the
platform controls to stop all machine functions
and turn the engine off.
Repair any function that operates when either
red Emergency Stop button is pushed in.
Starting the Engine
1 At the ground controls, turn the key switch
to the desired position.
2 Be sure both ground and platform control
red Emergency Stop buttons are pulled out
to the on position.
3 Move up and hold the glow plug switch for 3
to 5 seconds.
4 Move the engine start switch up.
If the engine fails to start after 15 seconds of
cranking, determine the cause and repair any
malfunction. Wait 60 seconds before trying to
start again.
In cold conditions, -6°C and below, warm the
engine for 5 minutes before operating to
prevent hydraulic system damage.
In extreme cold conditions, -18°C and below,
machines should be equipped with optional cold
start kits. Attempting to start the engine when
temperatures are below -18°C may require the
use of a booster battery.
Operation from Ground
1 Turn the key switch to ground control.
2 Pull out both ground and platform red
Emergency Stop buttons to the on position.
3 Start the engine.
To Position Platform
1 Move up and hold the lift
function enable switch.
2 Move up or down the
platform up/down switch to activate the up
function or the down function.
Drive and steer functions are not available from
the ground controls.
Engine Idle Select
Select the engine idle (rpm) by
moving the idle select switch. There
are three settings for engine idle.
- Indicator light off: low idle
- Indicator light blinking: high idle activated by
any function enable button
- Indicator light on: high idle
Operation from Platform
1 Turn the key switch to platform control.
2 Pull out the ground and platform red
Emergency Stop buttons to the on position.
3 Start the engine.
To Position Platform
1 Turn the lift function enable
switch to lift function.
2 Push and hold the lift function enable
button.
3 Activate the up/down rocker switch in the
desired direction.