Caution, Chapter 10 – emergency operation – Snorkel T85J User Manual
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If the main hydraulic system fails, the aerial platform may
be lowered and stowed using the emergency power sys-
tem. The main boom may be lowered using the emer-
gency lowering knob. The machine may be towed if the
drive system fails. Refer to Emergency Power System,
Emergency Lowering, or Towing for the appropriate pro-
cedure.
Emergency Power System
The emergency power system can be used to operate
the machine from the lower or upper controls.
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Caution
The emergency power system is for emergency low-
ering and stowing only. The length of time the pump
can be operated depends on the capacity of the
battery. Do not use this system for normal opera-
tion.
Only use the emergency power system if the main power
system fails.
Lower Controls
Use the following procedure to operate the machine us-
ing the emergency power system from the lower con-
trols.
1. Place the battery disconnect switch in the on posi-
tion (refer to Figure 10.1).
Figure 10.1 – Battery Disconnect Switch
2. Place the key in the start switch (refer to Figure 10.2)
and turn the start switch on.
3. Pull the emergency stop button outward.
Chapter 10 – Emergency Operation
Figure 10.2 – Lower Controls
4. Place the controls switch in the lower control posi-
tion.
5. Hold the ground operation switch in the on position
while holding the engine/emergency power switch in
the emergency power position.
6. Hold the appropriate function toggle switch in the
desired direction.
Upper Controls
For the upper controls to be operational:
• the battery disconnect switch must be in the on po-
sition.
• the start switch at the lower controls must be turned
on.
• the emergency stop button at the lower controls must
be in the on position.
• the control selector switch at the lower controls must
be in the platform position.
Use the following procedure to operate the machine us-
ing the emergency power system from the upper con-
trols.
1. Pull the emergency stop button outward (refer to Fig-
ure 10.3).
2. Turn the start switch on.
Battery Disconnect Switch
Engine/Emergency
Power Switch
Start Switch
Emergency
Stop Button
Ground Operation
Switch
Control Selector
Switch