Snorkel TB50 User Manual
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TB42/TB50 – 0074923
Electrical Danger ............................ Inside Front Cover
California Proposition 65 ................ Inside Front Cover
Aerial Platform Features ...........................................1
Options .....................................................................1
Operator’s Manual ....................................................1
Safety Alerts .............................................................2
Operation ..................................................................2
Maintenance .............................................................2
Manual of Responsibilities ........................................2
Additional Information ...............................................2
Component Identification ..........................................3
Working Envelope – TB42 ........................................4
Working Envelope – TB50 ........................................5
General Specifications – TB42 .................................6
General Specifications – TB50 .................................7
Engine Specifications ...............................................8
Engine Oil Viscosity ................................................10
Electrocution Hazards ............................................13
Minimum Safe Approach Distance .........................13
Prestart Inspection..................................................14
Work Place Inspection and Practices .....................14
Operation ................................................................14
Tip-Over and Falling Hazards .................................15
Electrical System ....................................................15
Hydraulic System....................................................15
Engine and Fuel Handling Precautions ..................16
Placards and Decals...............................................16
Emergency Stop Controls.......................................17
Emergency Power System .....................................17
Emergency Lowering Knob ....................................18
Ground Operation Switch .......................................18
Platform Foot Switch ..............................................18
Guardrails ...............................................................18
Lanyard Anchors.....................................................18
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter ..............................19
Tilt Alarm .................................................................19
Engine Protection Systems ....................................19
High Engine Temperature Alarm .........................19
Low Oil Pressure Alarm .......................................19
Horn ........................................................................20
All Motion Alarm......................................................20
Flashing Light .........................................................20
Driving Lights ..........................................................20
Platform Work Lights ..............................................20
Chapter 5 – Gauges and Displays
Hour Meter..............................................................21
Engine Temperature Gauge ...................................21
Ammeter – Cummins/Deutz/Ford Engines .............21
Voltmeter – General Motors Engines......................21
Engine Air Filter Gauge ..........................................21
Fuel Gauge .............................................................21
Engine Oil ...............................................................22
Hydraulic Fluid Filter Gauge ...................................22
Fluid Level and Temperature Gauge ......................22
Battery Disconnect Switch ......................................23
Lower Controls .......................................................23
Emergency Stop Button ......................................23
Control Selector Switch .......................................23
Start Switch .........................................................23
Ground Operation Switch ....................................24
Rotation Switch ...................................................24
Boom Elevation Switch .......................................24
Boom Extend/Retract Switch ..............................24
Boom Speed Knob .............................................24
Platform Level Switch ..........................................25
Platform Rotation Switch .....................................25
Engine/Emergency Power Switch .......................25
Throttle Switch ....................................................25
Fuel Switch ..........................................................25
Hydraulic System Warm-up Switch .....................25
Circuit Breaker Reset Buttons ................................26
Upper Controls .......................................................26
Start Switch .........................................................26
Emergency Stop Button ......................................27
Drive Joystick ......................................................27
Drive Range Switch .............................................27
Boom Joystick .....................................................28
Boom Extension Switch ......................................28
Platform Level Switch ..........................................28
Platform Rotation Switch .....................................28
Boom Speed Knob ..............................................28
Throttle Switch ....................................................28
Engine/Emergency Power Switch .......................28
Platform Foot Switch ..............................................29
Machine/Generator Switch .....................................29
Hydraulic System Warm-up Switch ........................29
Driving and Platform Work Lights ...........................29
Horn Button ............................................................30
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