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Upper controls, Start switch, Caution – Snorkel AB80J User Manual

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Chapter 6 – Controls

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The electrical power outlet at the platform has a 15 amp

circuit breaker. The reset button is on the right side of the

electrical box (refer to Figure 6.4).

Figure 6.4 – Electrical Power Outlet

The circuit breakers protect the electrical wiring and

components from electrical overload in case of a short

circuit or other fault.

Caution

A tripped circuit breaker indicates a malfunction in

the electrical system. Component damage can result

if the cause of the malfunction is not corrected. Do

not operate the aerial platform if the circuit breaker

trips repeatedly.

Push the button to reset the circuit breaker.

Upper Controls

The upper controls (refer to Figure 6.5) are located on

the control panel at the platform. Boom, platform, and

drive functions can be operated from the upper controls.

The following controls are located on the upper control

panel.

• Start switch

• Emergency stop button

• Boom joystick

• Boom extend joystick – AB80J

• Jib rotation/boom extend joystick – AB85J

• Drive joystick

• Drive range switch

• Steer mode switch

• Jib articulation switch

• Platform level switch

• Platform rotate switch

• Engine/emergency power switch

• Throttle switch

Start Switch

The engine can be started from the platform using the

anti-restart master switch on the front of the upper control

panel (refer to Figure 6.6).

Figure 6.5 – Upper Control Panel Top

Drive Joystick

Boom Joystick

Throttle Switch

Boom Extend/

Jib Rotate

Steer Mode

Platform Rotate

Horn Button

Drive Range

Platform Level

Jib ArticulationSwitch

Emergency Stop

Engine/Emergency

Power

Riser Switch

Circuit Breaker

Reset Button