Snorkel TB47J User Manual
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Chapter 6 – Controls
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Engine/Emergency Power Switch
The engine/emergency power switch (refer to Figure 6.6)
is spring returned to the engine position for aerial plat-
form engine operation.
Place the switch in the emergency power position and
hold to operate aerial platform functions using the emer-
gency power system. Release the switch to disengage
the emergency power system.
Note
The emergency power system is for lowering the plat-
form during an emergency and is not intended for normal
machine operation.
If the engine is running, it will stop when the switch is
placed in the emergency power position.
Throttle Switch
The throttle switch (refer to Figure 6.6) is used to set the
engine throttle speed to either low or high idle.
Place the switch in the low position for normal machine
operation and in high to drive at maximum speed.
The engine has a three speed throttle operation from the
upper controls. Independent of the throttle switch, the
platform foot switch, when depressed, increases the en-
gine speed from low to mid-range.
High engine speed is obtained when the main boom is
horizontal, the foot switch is depressed, the throttle switch
is in the high position, and the drive joystick is moved out
of neutral into the forward or reverse position.
The machine can be driven in mid-range engine speed
with the throttle switch place in the low position.
Horn Button
The optional horn button is on the right side of the upper
control panel. Press the button to sound the horn.
Platform Foot Switch
The upper controls are interlocked through the platform
foot switch (refer to Figure 6.7). Step down on and hold
the platform foot switch to activate the drive and boom
functions from the upper controls.
Figure 6.7 – Platform
Machine/Generator Switch
The switch for the optional AC generator is located on the
front of the upper control panel.
With the engine running, place the switch in the genera-
tor position to provide electrical power to the electrical
outlet at the platform. Place the switch in the machine
position to turn off the generator and resume machine
operation.
Machine functions will not operate while the switch is in
the generator position.
Dual Fuel
Engines on machines with the dual fuel option can be
operated using gasoline or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Dual fuel machines have a gasoline and an LPG tank
behind the door on the right side of the turntable.
The dual fuel switch to select between gasoline and LPG
operation is on the lower control panel.
Place the switch up to operate on LPG and down to oper-
ate the engine using gasoline.
Driving and Platform Work Lights
The control for the optional driving lights is on the back of
each light. Place the switch in the on position to operate
the driving lights.
The control for the optional platform work lights is on the
back of each light (refer to Figure 6.8).
Figure 6.8 – Platform Work Lights
Platform Foot
Switch