EKKO ES100E, Operator'S And Service Manual

Page: 29 / 65

Operating Instructions
27
To drive
1. Press the drive function button.
2. Press and hold the function enable switch
on the control handle.
3. Increase speed: Slowly move the control
handle off center.
Decrease speed: Slowly move the control
handle toward center.
Stop: Return the control handle to center or
release the function enable switch.
Use the direction arrows on the platform
controls and on the platform to identify the
direction the machine will travel.
Machine travel speed is restricted when the
platform is raised.
Battery condition will affect machine
performance.
Machine drive speed and function speed will
drop when the battery level indicator is
flashing.
Decrease drive speed
The drive controls can operate in two different
drive speed modes while in the stowed
position. When the drive speed button light is
on, slow drive speed mode is active. When the
drive speed button light is off, fast drive speed
mode is active. Press the drive speed button
to select the desired drive speed.
Note: When the platform is elevated, the drive
speed button light is always on, indicating
elevated drive speed.
Drive on a slope
Determine the slope and side slope ratings for
the machine and determine the slope grade.
Slope at Stowed
Position
Side Slope at
Stowed Position
ES40E,60E,ES80E,ES100E,ES120E
Max. slope rating, stowed position: 25%
Max. side slope rating, stowed position: 25%
ES80E
Max. slope rating, stowed position: 30%
Max. side slope rating, stowed position: 30%
Note: Slope rating is subject to ground
conditions and adequate traction.
Press the drive speed button to the fast drive
speed mode.
To determine the slope grade
：
Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer
OR use the following procedure.
You will need:
carpenter’s level
straight piece of wood, at least 1 m long
tape measure
Lay the piece of wood on the slope.
At the downhill end, lay the level on the top
edge of the piece of wood and lift the end until
the piece of wood is level.
While holding the piece of wood level,
measure the vertical distance from the bottom
of the piece of wood to the ground.
Divide the tape measure distance (rise) by the
length of the piece of wood (run) and multiply
by 100.
Example
：
Run=3.6m
Rise=0.3m
0.3m ÷ 3.6m =
0.083 X 100 = 8.3 %
If the slope exceeds the maximum uphill,
downhill or side slope rating, then the machine
must be winched or transported up or down
the slope. See “Transport and Lifting” section.