JLG G12-55A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 8)

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Transmission Control Lever............................................ 3-8
Boom Joystick .............................................................. 3-10
Frame Level Joystick.................................................... 3-11
Auxiliary Hydraulic Joystick (if equipped) ..................... 3-12
Outrigger Joysticks ....................................................... 3-13
Right Hand Panel ......................................................... 3-14
Accessory Control Lever (if equipped) ......................... 3-15
3.3 Steer Modes ...................................................................... 3-16
Steer Mode Change ..................................................... 3-16
3.4 Operator Seat.................................................................... 3-17
Adjustments.................................................................. 3-17
Seat Belt ....................................................................... 3-18
3.5 Boom Angle and Extension Indicators .............................. 3-19
Section 4 - Operation
4.1 Engine ................................................................................. 4-1
Starting the Engine ......................................................... 4-1
Cold Weather Starting Aids ............................................ 4-2
Extreme Cold Weather Starting (if equipped)................. 4-3
Battery Boosted Starting................................................. 4-4
Normal Engine Operation ............................................... 4-5
Shut-Down Procedure .................................................... 4-5
4.2 Operating with a Non-Suspended Load .............................. 4-6
Lift Load Safely............................................................... 4-6
Picking Up a Load .......................................................... 4-6
Transporting a Load ....................................................... 4-7
Leveling Procedure......................................................... 4-7
Placing a Load................................................................ 4-8
Disengaging a Load........................................................ 4-8
4.3 Operating with a Suspended Load ...................................... 4-9
Lift Load Safely............................................................... 4-9
Picking Up a Suspended Load ....................................... 4-9
Transporting a Suspended Load .................................. 4-10
Leveling Procedure....................................................... 4-10
Placing a Suspended Load........................................... 4-11
Disengaging a Suspended Load .................................. 4-11
4.4 Loading and Securing for Transport.................................. 4-12
Tiedown ........................................................................ 4-12
Lifting ............................................................................ 4-13