Snorkel S2033 - Manual (Page 38)

● To turn to the left, tap lightly on the left side
of the steer switch.
● To turn to the right, tap lightly on the right
side of the steer switch.
NOTE
Holding the steer switch down too long may result
in a sharp turn. This is especially true when
driving and steering at the same time. It may be
easier to turn the wheels in small increments
using a series of quick taps on the steer switch.
2. Reverse the steer control direction after
completing a turn to return to a straight line
travel. The steering wheels are not
self-centering.
❑ Platform
The platform rated work load is the total weight of
the personnel and equipment that may be lifted in
the platform. The work loads are stated on the
platform rating placard mounted on the toeboard
at the front of the platform.
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes
unstable. Death or serious injury can result
from a tip-over accident. Do not exceed the
capacity values indicated on the platform
rating placard.
Capacity values indicate the rated lifting capacity
and do not indicate aerial platform stability.
Use care when entering and exiting the platform
to avoid slipping and/or falling. Securely close the
safety chain or optional swinging gate when the
platform is occupied.
◆ Raising and Lowering
1. Place the drive/lift selector switch (refer to
Figure 9.2) in the lift position.
2. Squeeze and hold the interlock switch
against the joystick.
● To raise the platform, slowly push the
joystick forward until the desired speed is
reached. The platform can be raised at
three different speeds depending on how
far forward the joystick is moved. The three
speed ranges are separated by detents
that can be felt as the joystick is moved
from neutral.
● To lower the platform, slowly pull the
joystick backward. There is only one
lowering speed.
◆ Extending
The platform can be extended and securely
locked into four different positions. Use the
following procedure to extend or retract the
platform.
1. Stand on the non-extendible part of the
platform floor, facing the front of the platform.
2. Squeeze and hold the trigger (refer to Figure
9.3) while pushing or pulling on the
retractable rails.
Figure 9.3—Platform Extend Trigger
3. Release the trigger when the platform is at
the desired position.
4. Try to move the rails back and forth to make
sure they are locked in position.
■ Brakes
Each rear wheel is equipped with a mechanical
spring-applied, hydraulically released parking
brake. When the drive control is in neutral, a
spring-activated pin protrudes through an
opening in the brake disc to prevent movement
(refer to Figure 9.4). A flow control valve slows
the pin movement to allow the aerial platform to
stop before the parking brakes engage.
Figure 9.4—Mechanical Brake
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