Snorkel AB85RJ CE User Manual
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Table of Contents
AB80J/AB85J – 0420453EE
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 .................................................3
Cold Weather Start Kit ..........................................3
Electrical System ......................................................3
Battery Fluid Level ................................................3
Battery Terminals ..................................................3
Cables and Wiring Harness ......................................3
Hydraulic System......................................................3
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 – AB85RJ .............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
Drive Motion Alarm ................................................37
Platform Control Cover .........................................37
Driving and Work Lights ...........................................37
Platform Glazier Package .........................................37
Placards and Decals.................................................37
Prestart Inspection Checklist ....................................43
Chapter 8 – Operation
Cold Weather Start-Up .............................................45
Engine Cold Weather Start Kit ..................................45
Cummins — Block Heater .....................................45
Deutz — Manifold Preheater .................................45
GM — Radiator Hose In-Line ................................45
Hydraulic System Cold Weather Warm-Up .............46
Hydraulic System Warm-up Switch .......................46
Manually Warming The Hydraulic System ............46
Preparing for Operation ............................................46
Lower Controls .........................................................46
Upper Controls .........................................................47
Boom Operation ....................................................47
Driving and Steering .............................................48
Drive Speeds ........................................................49
Motion Warning Alarm ...........................................49
Gradeability ..............................................................49
Theoretical Gradeability ........................................49
Actual Gradeability ................................................49
Percent vs. Degree of Slope .................................50
Driving on a Slope .................................................50
Calculating Percent Grade ....................................5
Machine Gradeability ............................................5
Platform Overload Sensing System..........................5
AC Generator ...........................................................52
Air Line .....................................................................52
Driving Lights ............................................................53
Platform Work Lights ................................................53
Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
Stowing .....................................................................55
Tucked Stow – AB80J ...........................................55
Transporting .............................................................55
Driving ...................................................................56
Winching ...............................................................56
Hoisting .................................................................57
Securing for Transport ..........................................57
Chapter 10 – Emergency Operation
Emergency Power System .......................................59
Lower Controls ......................................................59
Upper Controls ......................................................59
Emergency Lowering Pump .....................................60
Chapter 11 – Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart ..............................................6
Appendix A – Glossary
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