Snorkel SRT2670 - Manual (Page 46)

■ Ground controls
Check the Platform Lift/Lower switch (1) to see that
it is functioning properly by holding the switch up to
rise platform and pushing the switch down to lower
the platform.
In cold temperatures (below 50(F/10(C ) check to
see that the Hydraulic Oil Warm-Up switch (2) is
functioning properly by turning the switch on (up)
for 5 to 10 minutes or until the hydraulic oil tank is
warm to the touch then turn the switch off (down).
Pay particular attention to the Emergency Stop
switch (3) to see that it turns the SRT engine off
when struck.
■ Emergency lowering
To check the emergency lowering: Raise the plat-
form and turn the engine OFF at the ground control
box KEY SWITCH.
Then open the emergency bleed-down valve (1) by
following the instructions on the emergency lower-
ing decal (2). Screw the emergency bleed-down
valve (1) completely in after the platform is down.
■ Platform controls
Check all of the lift (1), drive (2), steer (3), and out-
rigger (4, if present) functions from the platform
control box to see that they cause the SRT to move
the way it should. (for correct operating procedures
see the “Operation” chapter 8).
Listen for the lowering alarm while the platform is
going down. Listen for the motion alarm while the
SRT is being driven forward. Listen for the back-up
alarm while the SRT is backing up.
Press the operator horn (5) to see that it works.
Pay particular attention to the Emergency Stop
switch (6) to see that it turns the engine off when
struck.
Pay particular attention to the Safety Control (7) to
see that it deactivates the Joystick Controller (8)
when the safety control (7) is released.
■ Flashing light (option)
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7. Daily Inspection and Maintenance