Snorkel AB60J CE - Manual (Page 30)

Chapter 7 – Prestart Inspection
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Figure 7.8 – Hoses, Tubes, and Fittings
Hydraulic fluid leaks are easily visible on the ground.
Check under the chassis for fluid that has leaked.
Tires and Wheels
Visually inspect the tires and wheels (refer to Figure
7.9) to make sure they are suitable for service. Check
the wheel lug nuts to see that none are missing, dam-
aged, or loose.
Figure 7.9 – Tires and Wheels
The aerial platform has foam filled tires. Foam filled tires
do not have a pressure decal or a valve core.
Inspect for large holes or cuts where foam is coming out
of the tire. Look for large imbedded objects, such as
angle iron, that can rip a tire open.
Punctures caused by bolts, screws, or nails are not a
problem for foam filled tires.
Lower Control Station
With no personnel in the platform, test the operation of
each control from the lower controls (refer to Figure 7.10).
Figure 7.10 – Lower Controls
Operating Controls
Use the following procedure to operate the machine from
the lower controls.
1. Turn the battery disconnect switch on.
2. At the lower controls, pull the emergency stop but-
ton outward. Insert the key in the control selector
switch and turn the switch to the lower control posi-
tion.
3. Press the start button until the engine starts, then
release.
4. Let the engine warm to operating temperature.
5. Hold the ground operation switch upward.
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Danger
Pinch points may exist between moving compo-
nents. Death or serious injury will result from be-
coming trapped between components, buildings,
structures, or other obstacles. Make sure all person-
nel stand clear of the aerial platform while perform-
ing the prestart inspection.
6. Test the operation of each function in both direc-
tions.
Emergency
Stop Button
Ground Operation
Switch
Engine/Emergency
Power Switch
Start
Switch
Control Selector
Switch