Snorkel AB85RJ CE - Manual (Page 37)

Chapter 7 – Prestart Inspection
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Lower Control Station
With no personnel in the platform, test the operation
of each control from the lower controls (refer to Figure
7.2).
Figure 7.12 – Lower Controls
Operating Controls
Use the following procedure to operate the machine from
the lower controls.
. Turn the battery disconnect switch on.
2. At the lower controls, pull the emergency stop button
outward. Insert the key in the control selector switch
and turn the switch to the lower control position.
3. Press the start button until the engine starts, then
release.
Note
If the machine has a GM engine, there will be a 7 to 10
second delay after starting the engine, before the throttle
will go to mid or high. Start the engine and wait 10 seconds
before proceeding with machine operation.
4. Let the engine warm to operating temperature.
5. Hold the ground operation switch upward.
A Danger
Pinch points may exist between moving components.
Death or serious injury can result from becoming
trapped between components, buildings, structures,
or other obstacles. Make sure all personnel stand
clear of the aerial platform while performing the pre-
start inspection.
A Warning
The potential for an accident increases when operat-
ing an aerial platform that is damaged or malfunc-
tioning. Death or serious injury can result from such
accidents. Do not operate the aerial platform if it is
damaged or malfunctioning.
6. Test the operation of each function in both direc-
tions.
Note
When checking the turntable rotation function in the clock-
wise direction, the turntable will rotate toward you.
Emergency Stop
Push the emergency stop button inward to turn off the
engine. The lower control functions should not operate
with the emergency stop in this position.
Emergency Power
Place the battery disconnect switch, the emergency stop
switch, and the start switch in the on position.
Hold the engine/emergency power switch down and the
ground operation switch upward to operate the aerial
platform from the lower controls using the emergency
power system.
Manual Emergency Lowering Pump
The riser and main booms can be lowered in an emer-
gency using the emergency lowering pump. The emer-
gency lowering pump is behind the cowling door on the
left side of the machine.
Use the following procedure to test the emergency lower-
ing system.
. Use the lower controls to raise the riser and main
booms a few feet.
2. Turn the engine off.
A Danger
Pinch points may exist between moving components.
Death or serious injury can result from becoming
trapped between components. Stand clear of moving
components while test operating the machine.
3. The pump handle is mounted next to the Operator’s
Manual holder. Insert the handle into the pump (refer
to Figure 7.3).
Start Button
Engine/Emergency Power Switch
Control
Selector
Switch
Emergency Stop Button
Ground
Operation
Switch