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Operation
Driving the Machine
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Driving the Machine
General
Operation from the Ground
1. Drive and steer functions are not available on the ground controller.
Operation from the Platform
Machine travel speed is restricted when the platform is raised.
1. Turn the key switch to platform control.
Refer to: Control Layouts (Page 29).
2. Make sure the ground and platform emergency stop buttons are pulled out.
3. Press the drive mode button. The button should illuminate. Always check that the machine is in the correct
mode before moving the joystick.
4. Press and hold the enable switch.
5. Slowly move the joystick forwards or backwards. Move forwards to move the machine forwards. Move
backwards to move the machine backwards.
Drive Speed
There are two drive speeds available when the machine is stationary. Press the speed button to switch between
high speed and low speed. When the light is illuminated slow speed is enabled. When the light is extinguished
high speed is enabled. Slow speed is activated when the platform is raised. Always check that the machine is
in the correct drive speed before moving the joystick, especially after lowering the platform.
Steering
Press and hold the enable switch. Press the steering switch left or right to change the steering direction of
the steering wheels.