Chapter 6 – controls, Danger, Caution – Snorkel TB85J Fixed Axle CE User Manual
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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.
• Start switch
• Emergency stop button
• Controls selector switch
• Ground operation switch
• Rotation switch
• Main boom elevation switch
• Boom extension switch
• Boom speed knob
• Jib articulation switch – TB85J only
• Platform level switch
• Platform rotate switch
• Engine/Emergency power switch
• Engine speed switch
• Fuel switch (dual fuel machines)
• Air inlet heater (option for Deutz engines)
• Hydraulic warm-up switch (option)
Figure 6.2 – Lower Controls
Start Switch
Push the start button until the engine starts, then re-
lease it.
Emergency Stop Button
The emergency stop is a two-position, red push button.
Push the button in to disconnect power to all control cir-
cuits. Pull the button out to restore power.
Chapter 6 – Controls
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Danger
Pinch points may exist between moving compo-
nents. Death or serious injury can result from be-
coming trapped between components, buildings,
structures, or other obstacles. Make sure all person-
nel 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 Fig-
ure 6.1).
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 con-
nect the battery to the electrical system.
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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.
Battery Disconnect Switch
Ground
Operation
Switch
Start Switch
Engine/
Emergency
Power Switch
Emergency
Stop Button
Boom Speed
Knob
Control Selector
Switch
Boom
Elevation Switch
Boom
Extention Switch
Rotation
Switch
Engine
Speed
Switch
Platform
Level
Switch
Platform
Rotation
Switch
Jib
Articulation
Switch