Snorkel AB80J User Manual
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Table of Contents
AB80J/AB85J – 0420453
Chapter 7 – Prestart Inspection
Operator’s Manual ....................................................29
Engine ......................................................................29
Oil Level ................................................................29
Coolant ..................................................................29
Radiator ................................................................30
Fuel Tank ...............................................................30
Fuel Line ...............................................................30
Air Filter .................................................................30
Charging System .................................................31
Cold Weather Start Kit ..........................................31
Electrical System ......................................................31
Battery Fluid Level ................................................31
Battery Terminals ..................................................31
Cables and Wiring Harness ......................................31
Hydraulic System......................................................31
Fluid Level .............................................................32
Fluid Filter .............................................................32
Hoses, Tubes, and Fittings ...................................32
Tires and Wheels ......................................................32
Lower Control Station ...............................................33
Operating Controls ................................................33
Emergency Stop ...................................................33
Emergency Power .................................................33
Manual Emergency Lowering Pump.........................33
Level Sensor.............................................................34
Flashing Light ...........................................................34
Sandblast Protection Kit ...........................................34
Structures .................................................................34
Weldments ............................................................34
Boom Slide Pads ..................................................35
Extension Cylinder Slide Pads – AB85J ...............35
Fasteners ..............................................................35
Upper Control Station ...............................................35
Guardrail System ..................................................35
Lanyard Anchors ...................................................36
Operating Controls ................................................36
Emergency Stop ...................................................36
Emergency Power .................................................36
Horn ......................................................................36
Electrical Power Outlet ..........................................36
Platform Control Cover .........................................37
Drive Motion Alarm ...................................................37
Driving and Work Lights ...........................................37
Platform Glazier Package .........................................37
Placards and Decals.................................................38
Prestart Inspection Checklist ....................................45
Cold Weather Start-Up .............................................47
Engine Cold Weather Start Kit ..................................47
Cummins — Block Heater .....................................47
Deutz — Manifold Preheater .................................47
GM — Radiator Hose In-Line ................................47
Hydraulic System Cold Weather Warm-Up .............48
Hydraulic System Warm-up Switch .......................48
Manually Warming The Hydraulic System ............48
Preparing for Operation ............................................48
Lower Controls .........................................................48
Upper Controls .........................................................49
Boom Operation ....................................................50
Driving and Steering .............................................50
Drive Speeds ........................................................51
Motion Warning Alarm ...........................................51
Gradeability ..............................................................51
Percent vs. Degree of Slope .................................52
Driving on a Slope .................................................52
Calculating Percent Grade ....................................53
Machine Gradeability ............................................53
Electrical Power Outlet .............................................53
AC Generator ...........................................................53
Dual Fuel ..................................................................54
Air Line .....................................................................54
Driving Lights ............................................................54
Platform Work Lights ................................................55
Glazier Package .......................................................55
Platform Capacity ..................................................55
Platform Welder ........................................................55
Platform Capacity ..................................................55
Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
Stowing .....................................................................57
Tucked Stow – AB80J ...........................................57
Transporting .............................................................57
Driving ...................................................................58
Winching ...............................................................58
Hoisting .................................................................59
Securing for Transport ..........................................59
Chapter 10 – Emergency Operation
Emergency Power System .......................................61
Lower Controls ......................................................61
Upper Controls ......................................................61
Emergency Lowering Pump .....................................62
Troubleshooting Chart ..............................................63
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