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Snorkel S3219E-sn000017+ User Manual

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Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection

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To steer to the right, hold down the right side of

the steer switch.

To steer to the left, hold down the left side of the

steer switch.

7. Test the operation of the brakes while operating the

aerial platform from the upper controls. The brakes

are engaged when:

the joystick interlock is released.

the drive/lift selector switch is in the lift position.

the emergency stop button is pushed down.

Placing the drive/lift selector in the drive position, en-

gaging the interlock and moving the joystick, releases

the brakes.

8. Place the drive/lift selector switch in the lift position

and test the operation of the joystick in both direc-

tions. The drive functions should not operate with the

selector in the lift position.

Squeeze and hold the interlock switch against the

joystick. Test the joystick in both directions.

To raise the platform, pull the joystick backward.

To lower the platform, push the joystick forward.

Emergency Stop

To test the emergency stop button from the upper con-

trols:

1. Push the emergency stop button inward to turn off

electrical power.

2. Verify that the upper control platform and drive func-

tions do not operate.

Horn Button

The horn is operational when the machine is set up for

operation from the upper control panel (refer to Figure

8.18).

Press the horn button to ensure that it sounds to warn

personnel in the area.

Lowering Alarm

To test the lowering alarm from the upper controls:

1. Raise the platform approximately 10′ (3 m).

2. Lower the platform and make sure the alarm sounds.

Drive Alarm

Drive in both the forward and reverse directions to ensure

that the alarm sounds to warn personnel in the area that

the aerial platform is in motion.

Electrical Power Outlet

Connect a source of 125 volt AC power to the power-input

connector at the rear of the chassis. Plug an electrical

tool into the receptacle and try to operate the tool to verify

proper operation of the outlet.

Use the following procedure to test the ground fault circuit

interrupter GFCI.

1. Push the test button (refer to Figure 8.19).

Figure 8.19 – Electrical Power Outlet

2. Plug an electrical tool into the outlet and verify the

power is off.

If the power was off, push the reset button to

restore power.

If the power was on, repair or replace the re-

ceptacle.

Flashing Light

The machine may be equipped with an optional flashing

light mounted on the side of the machine.

To inspect the flashing light:

1. At the lower controls, pull the emergency stop button

outward and turn the control select/ground operation

switch to either the lower or upper control position.

2. Operate any control function and visually check to

see that the light is flashing approximately one flash

per second.

Note

There is not an off switch for the flashing light.

Test Button

Reset Button