Snorkel TB85J CE - Manual (Page 29)

Chapter 6 – Controls
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Hold the switch in the emergency power position to oper-
ate aerial platform functions using the emergency power
system.
Note
The emergency power system is for lowering the platform
during an emergency and is not intended for normal ma-
chine operation.
If the engine is running, it will stop when the switch is
placed in the emergency power position.
Throttle Switch
The throttle switch 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.
Cummins engines have a three speed throttle operation
from the upper controls. Independent of the throttle switch,
the platform foot switch, when depressed, increases the
engine 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.
Deutz engines have a two speed throttle operation from
the upper controls. When the throttle switch is in the low
position the engine is at idle. Placing the switch in the
high position increases the engine speed to high throttle.
Horn Button
The horn button is on the right side of the upper control
panel. Press the button to sound the horn.
Figure 6.8 – Upper Control Panel Right Side
Note
The distance the joystick is moved is proportional to the
speed of the function.
Hold the joystick forward to move the aerial platform for-
ward and backward to move in reverse as indicated by
the directional arrows on the chassis.
Hold the joystick to the right to steer the aerial platform
to the right and to the left to steer to the left as indicated
by the directional arrows on the chassis.
Note
The steering wheels are not self-centering. Set the steer-
ing wheels straight ahead after completing a turn.
Drive Range Switch
The drive range switch has two positions to select drive
wheel operation:
• HI – high speed and low torque operation.
• LO – low speed and high torque operation.
Jib Articulation Switch – TB85J Only
The jib switch is used to raise or lower the jib. The switch
is spring returned to the center off position.
Hold the switch up to raise the jib. Hold the switch down
to lower the jib.
Platform Level Switch
The level switch is used to level the platform floor with
respect to the ground. The switch is spring returned to
the center off position.
Hold the switch up to tilt the platform floor upward or
away from the ground. Hold the switch down to tilt the
platform floor downward or toward the ground.
Platform Rotate Switch
The platform rotate switch is used to rotate the platform
relative to the end of the tip boom. The switch is spring
returned to the center off position.
Hold the switch to the right to rotate the turntable coun-
terclockwise. Hold the switch to the left to rotate the turn-
table clockwise.
Boom Extend/Retract Joystick
The boom extend/retract joystick is used to extend or
retract the booms. The joystick is spring returned to the
center off position.
Hold the joystick forward to retract the booms and back-
ward to extend the booms.
Engine/Emergency Power Switch
The engine/emergency power switch is spring returned
to the engine position for aerial platform engine opera-
tion.
Horn Button