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