Snorkel S2633 - Manual (Page 39)

Chapter 9 – Operation
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Figure 9.4 – Platform Extension
3. Try to move the rails back and forth to make sure the
platform extension deck is locked in position.
Use the following procedure to retract the platform:
1. Enter the platform and close the gate.
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Caution
The extension deck is free to move when the foot
lever is depressed. Personal injury may result from
extending the platform deck while the aerial platform
is on a slope. Do not attempt to extend or retract
the platform unless the aerial platform is on a level
surface.
2. While facing the front of the platform, step down on
the foot lever and pull the top rail of the extension
deck backward until the pin engages the mid or rear
stop (refer to Figure 9.4).
3. Try to move the rails back and forth to make sure the
platform extension deck is locked in position.
Wallboard Loading Gate
The wallboard loading gate is located at the rear of the
platform and can be used for loading work materials in
the platform.
The gate must be securely fastened closed except when
personnel are loading or unloading work materials in the
platform.
Use to following procedure to load work materials in the
platform using the wallboard loading gate:
1. Remove the retaining pin (refer to Figure 9.5) from
the wallboard loading gate.
Foot Lever
Mid Stop Front Stop
Pin
Rear Stop
Foot Lever
Mid Stop Front Stop
Pin
Rear Stop
Figure 9.5 – Rear of Platform
2. Rotate the wallboard loading gate inward.
3. After loading the platform, rotate the gate inward and
replace the pin.
Driving and Steering
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Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac-
cident. Do not drive an elevated aerial platform on
soft, uneven, or sloping surfaces. Do not drive the
machine on grades that exceed 26 percent.
A fully stowed machine may be operated on grades up
to 26 percent. A grade of 26 percent is a 31 ″ (0.79 m)
vertical rise in 10 ′ (3.05 m) horizontal length.
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Warning
Death or serious injury could result from improperly
driving or steering the aerial platform. Read and un-
derstand the information in this manual and on the
placards and decals on the machine before operating
the aerial platform on the job.
Use the following procedure to operate the drive and
steer functions.
1. Determine the desired drive range for the specifi c
driving conditions. Press the appropriate drive speed
button.
Select the high speed drive button when travel-
ing across fi rm, fl at, level surfaces. High range
can only be activated when the platform is fully
lowered.
Select the low speed drive button when driving on
loading ramps or other steep grades and when
safety considerations demand slow deliberate
machine movement.
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Wallboard Loading Gate
Retaining Pin
Wallboard Loading Gate
Retaining Pin