Snorkel X40RT User Manual

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7. OPERATION

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Y Raising the Platform
The platform,

on models with outriggers, cannot

be raised above 32 feet (9.8 m) if the outriggers
are not set. (See “SETTING THE
OUTRIGGERS” below in this chapter.
To raise the platform from the platform-control
box do the following:

1. The engine must be running. If not, start it
from the platform-control box as described
above.

2. Set the LIFT/DRIVE SELECTOR (1) to lift
(left).

NOTE: If the LIFT INDICATOR LIGHT (2) is
not lit, the platform will not go up because: the
chassis is not level, the outriggers (if present)
are not properly set, or the articulating axles
(if present) are not locked. Correct the
problem then continue.

NOTE: The platform is about to move. If you
have to make an emergency stop, release the
JOYSTICK CONTROLLER (3) and sharply
strike the EMERGENCY STOP switch (4)
straight in.

To make a normal stop, slowly move the
JOYSTICK CONTROLLER (3) to its “centered”
neutral position then release it.

3. Squeeze and hold the SAFETY CONTROL (5)
against the JOYSTICK CONTROLLER (3).

4. Push the JOYSTICK CONTROLLER (3)
forward to raise the platform, or backward to
lower it. The further you push the JOYSTICK
CONTROLLER (3) forward, the faster the
platform rises. There is only one down speed.

SETTING THE OUTRIGGERS

1. Check to see that the ground under the four
outrigger pads (1 typ.) is firm, stable, and
unobstructed.

2. Completely lower the platform (3).

NOTE: If the platform (3) is above 8 feet (2.4
m) the outriggers cannot be set or adjusted.
This safety feature prevents the SR from
being tipped over by the outriggers if the
OUTRIGGER switches are accidentally
pushed while the platform is raised.

3. The engine must be running and the SR set
for platform-control box (2) operation.

4. Pull and hold the OUTRIGGER switches (4)
backward, one at a time, until all four outrigger
pads (1) contact the ground.