Snorkel TB125J - Manual (Page 27)

Chapter 6 – Controls
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Platform Foot Switch
The upper controls are interlocked through the platform
foot switch (refer to Figure 6.8). Step down on and hold
the platform foot switch to activate the drive and boom
functions from the upper controls.
Figure 6.8 – Platform
Machine/Generator Switch
The switch for the optional AC generator is located on
the front of the upper control panel.
With the engine running, place the switch in the genera-
tor position to provide electrical power to the electrical
outlet at the platform. Place the switch in the machine
position to turn off the generator and resume machine
operation. Machine functions will not operate while the
switch is in the generator position.
Driving and Platform Work Lights
The control for the optional driving lights is on the back
of each light. Place the switch in the on position to oper-
ate the driving lights.
The control for the optional platform work lights is on
the back of each light.
Platform Rotate Switch
The platform rotate switch is used to rotate the platform
relative to the end of the tip boom. The switch is spring
returned to the center off position.
Hold the switch to the right to rotate the turntable coun-
terclockwise. Hold the switch to the left to rotate the
turntable clockwise.
Boom Extend/Retract Joystick
The boom extend/retract joystick is used to extend or
retract the booms. The joystick is spring returned to the
center off position.
Note
The distance the joystick is moved is proportional to the
speed of the function.
Hold the joystick forward to retract the booms and back-
ward to extend the booms.
Engine/Emergency Power Switch
The engine/emergency power switch is spring returned
to the engine position for aerial platform engine opera-
tion.
Hold the switch in the emergency power position to
operate aerial platform functions using the emergency
power system.
Note
The emergency power system is for lowering the plat-
form during an emergency and is not intended for normal
machine operation.
If the engine is running, it will stop when the switch is
placed in the emergency power position.
Throttle Switch
The throttle switch is used to set the engine throttle
speed to either mid or high idle when the foot switch
is activated.
Place the switch in the low position for normal machine
operation and in high to drive at maximum speed or
when operating multiply functions at full speed.
The engines have a three speed throttle operation
from the upper controls. The platform foot switch, when
depressed, increases the engine speed from low to
mid-range or high range, depending on the position of
the throttle switch.
The machine can be driven in mid-range engine speed
with the throttle switch place in the low position.
Horn Button
The optional horn button is on the right side of the upper
control panel. Press the button to sound the horn.
Platform Foot
Switch