Snorkel S2633 - Manual (Page 31)

Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection
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chine is diffi cult to control because the drive and steer
control movements and their resulting machine move-
ments will not correspond.
Only operate from the upper controls when it is at the front
of the platform, hooked on the guardrail, and hanging
inside the platform with the red upper control box arrow
facing the front of the platform (refer to Figure 8.16). In
this position the guardrail and upper control box arrows
will point the same direction, towards the front of the
machine.
Figure 8.16 – Upper Control Operating Position
Use the following procedure to operate and test the ma-
chine from the upper controls:
1. Make sure the battery disconnect is plugged in.
2. At the lower controls, twist the emergency stop button
clockwise.
3. Insert the key into the start switch and turn the switch
to the on position.
4. At the upper controls (refer to Figure 8.17), twist the
emergency stop button clockwise.
Figure 8.17 – Upper Controls
Left
Guardrail
Upper Controls
Left
Guardrail
Upper Controls
Interlock Switch
Steer
Switch
Joystick
Horn
Platform
Raise/Lower Button
Low Speed Drive
High Speed Drive
Emergency
Stop Button
Interlock Switch
Steer
Switch
Joystick
Horn
Platform
Raise/Lower Button
Low Speed Drive
High Speed Drive
Emergency
Stop Button
4. Inspect rollers on the platform extension (refer to
Figure 8.14). They must be in place, in good condi-
tion, and free to move without obstruction.
5. Inspect the weldments for deformation and damage.
Try to move the rails back and forth to make sure the
platform extension deck is locked in position.
6. Visually check the platform welds for cracks.
7. While facing the front of the platform, depress the foot
lever and grasp the top rail of the extension deck. Pull
backward to retract the deck until the pin engages
the rear stop (refer to Figure 8.13).
8. Make sure the platform extension deck is locked in
position.
Lanyard Anchors
There are four lanyard anchors on the fl oor of the platform
(refer to Figure 8.15):
Figure 8.15 – Platform
To inspect the lanyard anchors:
1. Visually inspect the lanyard anchors to make sure
they are in place and are not deformed.
2. Look for visible cracks in the welds and at the weld
to parent material joints. A bright light may be used
to provide adequate visibility of the inspection area.
Operating Controls
A
Warning
The potential for an accident increases from improp-
erly driving or steering the aerial platform. Death
or serious injury could result from such accidents.
Make sure the upper control panel is at the front of
the platform, hooked on the guardrail, and hanging
inside the platform with the red upper control box
arrow facing the front of the platform.
Avoid driving the platform with the upper controls facing
the rear or side of the machine. In this position the ma-
Lanyard
Anchors Lanyard
Anchors