Snorkel SP18 - Manual (Page 27)

Chapter 4. Gauges and Displays
The aerial platform is equipped with several
gauges to monitor the condition of the machine
before and during operation.
■ Hour Meter
The hour meter is located at the lower controls
(refer to Figure 4.1). It measures the accumulated
operating time.
Figure 4.1—Ground Controls
■ Engine Air Filter Gauge
The air filter gauge is located under the engine
cowling (refer to Figure 4.2). The gauge measures
the air pressure between the intake manifold and
the air filter. The yellow indicator disk raises toward
the red area of the sight glass as the filter clogs.
The indicator disk stays at its highest setting and
does not go to the bottom of the sight glass when
the engine is turned off. When the disk reaches the
red area, it’s time to change the air filter.
Figure 4.2 Deutz Air Filter Gauge
■ Fuel
The fuel tank (refer to Figure 4.3). Is ‘see through’
and this allows the operator to quickly gauge the
amount of fuel.
Figure 4.3—Diesel Fuel Gauge
NOTE
Do not run a diesel fuel tank empty. Air in the fuel
line makes the engine hard to start.
■ Engine Oil
The engine oil level is measured with a dipstick. Oil
s u m p a n d f i l t e r c a p a c i t i e s i n t h e e n g i n e
specification charts are approximate. The dipstick
is the only way to accurately determine the engine
oil level. The engine oil level should always be in
the cross-hatched area of the dipstick.
The dipstick on a Deutz engine is located behind
the door on the right side of the turntable (refer to
Figure 4.4).
Figure 4.4—Deutz Engine Dipstick
The dipstick on a Cummins engine is located
behind the door on the right side of the turntable
(refer to Figure 4.5).
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