Snorkel TB50 User Manual
Page 4
Table of Contents
TB42/TB50 – 0074923
Chapter 7 – Prestart Inspection
Operator’s Manual ..................................................31
Engine ....................................................................31
Oil Level ..............................................................31
Coolant ................................................................31
Radiator ...............................................................32
Fuel Tank .............................................................32
Fuel Line .............................................................33
Air Filter ...............................................................33
Charging System ................................................33
Cold Weather Start Kit ........................................33
Electrical System ....................................................34
Battery Fluid Level ..............................................34
Battery Terminals .................................................34
Cables and Wiring Harness ....................................34
Hydraulic System....................................................34
Fluid Level ...........................................................34
Fluid Filter ...........................................................35
Hoses, Tubes, and Fittings ..................................35
Tires and Wheels ....................................................35
Lower Control Station .............................................36
Operating Controls ..............................................36
Emergency Stop ..................................................36
Emergency Power ...............................................36
Emergency Lowering ..............................................36
Level Sensor...........................................................37
Flashing Light .........................................................37
Sandblast Protection Kit .........................................38
Structures ...............................................................38
Weldments ..........................................................38
Slide Pads ...........................................................38
Wire Ropes .........................................................38
Fasteners ............................................................39
Upper Control Station .............................................39
Guardrail System ................................................39
Lanyard Anchors .................................................40
Operating Controls ..............................................40
Emergency Stop ..................................................40
Emergency Power ...............................................40
Horn ....................................................................41
Electrical Power Outlet ........................................41
All Motion Alarm......................................................41
Air Line to Platform .................................................41
Driving and Platform Work Lights ...........................41
Tow Kit ....................................................................42
Platform Glazier Package .......................................42
Platform Control Cover ...........................................42
Placards and Decals...............................................42
Prestart Inspection Checklist ..................................49
Cold Weather Start Up ...........................................51
Engine Cold Weather Start Kit ................................51
Cummins, Kubota and Ford – Block Heater ........51
Cummins – Ether Injection ..................................51
Deutz – Manifold Preheater ................................52
GM – Radiator Hose In-Line ...............................52
Hydraulic System Cold Weather Warm-Up ............52
Hydraulic System Warm-up Switch .....................52
Manually Warming The Hydraulic System ..........52
Preparing for Operation ..........................................52
Lower Controls .......................................................52
Upper Controls .......................................................53
Boom Operation ..................................................54
Driving and Steering ............................................54
Drive Speeds .......................................................55
Motion Warning Alarm .........................................55
Four Wheel Drive....................................................55
Gradeability ............................................................55
Percent vs. Degree of Slope ...............................56
Driving on a Slope ...............................................56
Calculating Percent Grade ..................................56
Machine Gradeability ..........................................57
All Motion Alarm......................................................57
Four Wheel Drive....................................................57
Electrical Power Outlet ...........................................57
AC Generator .........................................................57
Dual Fuel ................................................................58
Air Line ...................................................................58
Driving Lights ..........................................................58
Platform Work Lights ..............................................58
Platform Glazier Package .......................................59
Platform Capacity ................................................59
Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
Stowing ...................................................................61
Transporting ...........................................................61
Driving .................................................................61
Winching .............................................................62
Hoisting ...............................................................62
Securing for Transport .........................................63
Chapter 10 – Emergency Operation
Emergency Power System .....................................65
Lower Controls ....................................................65
Upper Controls ....................................................65
Emergency Lowering ..............................................66
Towing ....................................................................67
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................69
Fuel Line Air Bleeding – Kubota V2403-M-T ..........73
Limited Warranty