Snorkel XRT33-sn2300+ANSI - Manual (Page 5)

Page 5 XRT Work Platform
Before operating work platform, ensure that the pre-operation safety inspection has been com-
pleted, and that any deficiencies have been corrected. Never operate a damaged or malfunc-
tioning machine. The operator must be thoroughly trained on this machine, and must read, fully
understand, and follow this Operator Manual and Scaffold Industry Association’s Manual of
Responsibilities of ANSI A92.6-1999.
P LATFORM E XTENSION
Figure 4: Platform Extension
1. Mount the platform and properly close the entrance.
2. Depress the foot lever located at the rear of the plat-
form extension. Push the platform extension forward
until the pin engages the front stop.
3. To retract the platform extension, depress the foot
lever and pull the platform extension toward the rear
of the machine until the pin engages the rear stop.
T RAVEL W ITH P LATFORM L OWERED
1. Check that the route is clear of obstacles (persons,
obstructions, holes, drop-offs, bumps, and debris), is
level, and capable of supporting the wheel loads.
2. Turn the Platform/Chassis Switch to PLATFORM.
3. Pull Chassis Emergency Stop Switch to the ON position.
4. Mount the platform and properly close the entrance.
5. Check clearances above, below and to the sides of platform.
6. Pull Platform Emergency Stop Switch to the ON position.
7. Turn the Platform Controls Key Switch fully clockwise to ON.
NOTE: If the engine is cold;
Dual Fuel Models - Push and hold the CHOKE Button while starting the engine.
Diesel Models - Push and hold the GLOW PLUG button for 6 seconds before starting
engine to engage the glow plugs.
8. Turn Platform Controls Key Switch fully clockwise to start engine, releasing the key once the
engine starts.
9. Turn the Lift/Drive switch to DRIVE.
10. Set the Speed Range Selector Switch to the MID SPEED position.
11. Engage the Interlock Switch and move the Control Handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to
travel in the desired direction. The speed of the machine will vary depending on how far from
center the Control Handle is moved.
12. Turn the Speed Range Selector Switch to HIGH SPEED for travel on level surfaces.
13. Turn the Speed Range Selector Switch to MID SPEED for climbing grades or traveling in con-
fined areas.
14. Turn the Speed Range Selector Switch to HIGH TORQUE position for steep grades or muddy
conditions where additional torque is required.
O PERATION