Snorkel TB37 2001 - Manual (Page 5)

Chapter 1. Introduction
Aerial Platform Features
The aerial platform is a boom-supported elevating work
platform used to raise personnel, their tools, and mate-
rial to the workstation. The booms are raised and low-
ered with hydraulic cylinders. Hydraulic motors on the
drive wheels provide power to move the aerial platform.
The standard machine includes the following features.
● Proportional drive control
● Pneumatic tires
● Gasoline liquid cooled engine
● High engine temperature shut down
● Low oil pressure shut down
● Hour meter
● Ammeter
● Coolant temperature gauge
● Hydraulic oil level and temperature gauges
● Battery operated emergency power system
● Manual lowering valve
● Tilt alarm
● 360° continuous turntable rotation
● Tie-down lugs
● Lifting lugs
● AC electrical outlet with GFCI at platform
● 5
′
steel 600 lb capacity platform
● Gravity gate
● Five year warranty
The aerial platform has been manufactured to conform
to all applicable requirements of the following organiza-
tions.
● Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
● American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
● Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Options
The following options may be provided on the machine.
● Four-wheel drive
● Road tread tires
● Foam filled tires
● Drive motion alarm
● Diesel air cooled engine
● Dual fuel with 12 gallon gasoline tank
● Dual fuel with 20 gallon gasoline tank
● Flashing light
● Driving lights
● Platform work lights-flood or halogen
● Horn
● Platform control cover
● Swinging platform gate
● 8
′
aluminum 600 lb capacity platform
● 8
′
aluminum 600 lb capacity platform with
guardrails
● 8
′
steel 500 lb capacity platform
● 5
′
aluminum 650 lb platform
● 5
′
steel 600 lb platform
● Sandblast protection kit
● Cold weather start kit
● Tow kit
● AC generator
Operator’s Manual
This manual provides information for safe and proper
operation of the aerial platform. Because it covers more
than one model, some figures may only represent what
is actually on the machine. Read and understand the in-
formation in this Operator’s Manual before operating
the aerial platform on the job.
Additional copies of this manual may be ordered from
Snorkel. Supply the model and manual part number
from the front cover to assure that the correct manual
will be supplied.
All information in this manual is based on the latest
product information at the time of publication. Snorkel
reserves the right to make product changes at any time
without obligation.
Safety Alerts
A safety alert symbol is used throughout this manual to
indicate danger and caution instructions. Follow these
instructions to reduce the likelihood of personal injury
and property damage. The terms danger and caution in-
dicate varying degrees of personal injury or property
damage that can result if the instruction is not followed.
Indicates a situation which if not avoided can result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a situation which if not avoided can result
in minor injury or property damage.
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DANGER
CAUTION