Snorkel TB126J CE - Manual (Page 45)

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Chapter 8 – Operation
The aerial platform may be operated from either the
lower or upper controls.
A Danger
The aerial platform is not electrically insulated.
Death or serious injury can result from contact
with, or inadequate clearance from, an energized
conductor. Do not go closer than the minimum safe
approach distance as defined by ANSI or national
safety regulations.
Pinch points may exist between moving compo-
nents. Death or serious injury can result from be-
coming trapped between components, buildings,
structures, or other obstacles. Make sure there is
sufficient clearance around the machine before mov-
ing the chassis, booms, or platform. Allow sufficient
room and time to stop movement to avoid contact
with structures or other hazards.
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes un-
stable. Death or serious injury can result from a tip-
over accident. Operate the aerial platform on a firm,
flat, level surface. Avoid travel speeds and/or rough
terrain that could cause sudden changes in platform
position. Do not drive or position the aerial platform
for elevated use near any drop-off, hole, slope, soft
or uneven ground, or other tip-over hazard.
The platform rated work load is the total weight of the
personnel and equipment that may be lifted in the plat-
form. The work loads are stated on the platform rating
placard mounted at the rear of the platform.
A Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes un-
stable. Death or serious injury can result from a
tip-over accident. Do not exceed the capacity values
indicated on the platform rating placard.
Capacity values indicate the rated lifting capacity and
do not indicate aerial platform stability.
The operator bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring
that the aerial platform is properly set up for the particular
conditions encountered.
Cold Weather Start-Up
If the ambient temperature is 0°C (32°F) or below, the
engine and hydraulic system oil may need to be warmed
before operation. Do not operate the engine at more than
a fast idle until the engine and hydraulic oil has had a
chance to warm. The engine may be equipped with an
optional cold weather start kit.
Cold, thick hydraulic oil does not flow well and may
cause delay in response to control movement and im-
proper voltage output of the AC generator. Cold hydraulic
oil may also cause cavitation and pump damage. The
hydraulic system may be equipped with an optional cold
weather warm-up kit.
Engine Cold Weather Start Kit
The optional engine cold weather start kit is an engine
block heater.
Block Heater
Plug the heater cord in eight hours before starting the
engine. The heater will warm the engine block to make
cold weather starting easier.
Unplug the power cord before starting the engine.
Hydraulic System Cold Weather Warm-Up
Some engines may have a hydraulic fluid warm-up sys-
tem that will automatically warm the fluid upon activating
the warm-up switch. The hydraulic fluid may also be
warmed manually if the machine is not equipped with
the optional warm-up system.
A Caution
Not all hydraulic fluid is suitable to use in the hy-
draulic system. Some have poor lubricating char-
acteristics and can increase component wear. Only
use hydraulic fluid as recommended.
Use cold weather hydraulic oil as recommended in the
machine General Specifications in temperatures of
-13°C (10°F) or below.
Hydraulic System Warm-Up Switch
This system may be used to warm the hydraulic fluid
when the ambient temperature is below 0°C (32°F) and
boom movement is sluggish because of cold fluid.
There is a toggle switch for the warm-up system on the
lower control panel and one on the left side of the upper
control panel.
The engine must be running and the switch used to turn
the system on must be at the same location that the en-
gine was started. For example, if the engine was started
from the lower controls, the warm-up switch at the lower
controls must be used for the system to operate.
Machine functions are not operational while using the
hydraulic warm-up system.
To operate the warm-up system:
1. Place the engine throttle in the slow position.
2. Place the controls selector switch in the lower control
position.