Snorkel TB66J CE - Manual (Page 25)

TB60/66J – 0084030EE 2
Chapter 6 – Controls
A Danger
Pinch points may exist between moving compo-
nents. Death or serious injury can result from being
trapped between components, buildings, structures,
or other obstacles. Make sure all personnel stand
clear while operating the aerial platform.
Controls to position the platform are located on the lower
control panel on the turntable and on the upper control
panel in the platform. Drive controls are located on the
upper control panel only.
Battery Disconnect Switch
The battery disconnect is located behind the door on
the left side of the turntable above the batteries (refer
to Figure 6.).
Figure 6.1 – Battery Disconnect Switch
The battery disconnect removes electrical power from all
electrically controlled functions when in the off position.
Place the switch in the on position to electrically connect
the battery to the electrical system.
A Caution
Only authorized personnel should operate the aerial
platform. Unqualified personnel may cause injury
to coworkers or property damage. Lock the battery
disconnect switch in the off position before leaving
the aerial platform unattended.
Turn the battery disconnect switch off to prevent unau-
thorized use of the aerial platform.
Lower Controls
The lower controls (refer to Figure 6.2) are located on the
right side of the turntable. Boom and platform functions
can be operated from the lower controls. The following
are located on the lower control panel.
• Emergency stop button
• Control selector switch
• Start switch
• Ground operation switch
• Rotation switch
• Boom elevation switch
• Boom extend/retract switch
• Jib articulation switch – TB66J only
• Platform level switch
• Platform rotation switch
• Engine/emergency power switch
• Throttle switch
Figure 6.2 – Lower Controls
Emergency Stop Button
The emergency stop is a two-position, red push button.
Push the button in to disconnect power to all control
circuits. Pull the button out to restore power.
Control Selector Switch
Use the control switch to select between off, lower con-
trol, and upper control operation. Insert the key in the
switch and turn the switch to the upper controls position
to operate the aerial platform from the upper controls
and in the lower controls position for lower controls
operation.
An alarm sounds when the switch is turned on to warn
others that the machine engine is being started.
Start Button
Push the start button until the engine starts, then release
it to on. If the engine dies, the control switch must be
turned to off before the engine can be restarted.
Battery Disconnect Switch
Engine
Throttle
Platform
Level
Engine/Emergency
Power
Boom Extend/
Retract Switch
Jib Switch
Emergency Stop
Platform Rotate
Boom Rotate
Boom Elevation
Ground
Operation
Control
Selector
Start
Button