Snorkel TB126J CE - Manual (Page 33)

Chapter 7 – Prestart Inspection
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With the axles extended and the pin out, (refer to Fig-
ure 7.11), operate the boom up and extend functions.
The boom should only raise to a few degrees above
horizontal until it stops. Reset the boom to the original
position and activate the extend function, it should only
extend approximately 1 m (3′).
Figure 7.11 – Rear Axles Extended
Lock the pin in position in the bottom hole (refer to Figure
7.12) and extend the boom 3 m to 6 m (10 to 20 feet).
Figure 7.12 – Rear Axles Extended and Locked
Remove the pin (refer to Figure 7.15) and verify that the
jack will not lower to raise the rear axles with the pin out.
Lock the pin in position in the bottom hole.
Lower Control Station
With no personnel in the platform, test the operation
of each control from the lower controls (refer to Figure
7.13).
Figure 7.13 – Lower Controls
Operating Controls
Use the following procedure to operate the machine
from the lower controls.
1. Turn the battery disconnect switch on.
2. At the lower controls, pull the emergency stop button
outward. Insert the key in the control selector switch
and turn the switch to the lower control position.
3. Press the start button until the engine starts, then
release.
4. Let the engine warm to operating temperature.
5. Hold the ground operation switch upward.
A Danger
Pinch points may exist between moving compo-
nents. Death or serious injury can result from
becoming trapped between components, build-
ings, structures, or other obstacles. Make sure all
personnel stand clear of the aerial platform while
performing the prestart inspection.
6. Test the operation of each function in both direc-
tions.
Note
When checking the turntable rotation function in the
clockwise direction, the turntable will rotate toward you.
Pin
Axle
Pin Locked In
Bottom Hole
Ground
Operation
Emergency
Stop Button
Engine/
Emergency
Power
Start
Button
Control
Selector