Skyjack 213217AAA, Operating Manual

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213217AAA SJ85 AJ
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Section 5 – Operation Start Operation
5.1-11 Driving forward or reverse using
platform control console
NOTE
The driving function operates in accordance
with the general orientation of the turret’s
counterweight over the chassis
(i.e. joystick
forward means counterweight is facing forward).
Therefore, the MEWP will move in the general
direction of the joystick’s movement.
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. Push and hold drive/steer controller to drive
forward or backward.
3. Release controller handle to stop.
CAUTION
When driving on a slope:
▪
Torque Switch MUST be in high torque mode.
▪
DO NOT exceed the rated gradeability listed in
Section 7.4 .
▪
Ensure fuel level is above half to avoid a
possible stall condition.
5.1-12 Steering using platform control
console
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. Press rocker on top of drive/steer controller to
steer left or right.
NOTE
Driving and steering may be active at the same
time.
5.1-13 Moving jib up and down using
platform control console
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. On jib up/down switch, select to move jib up or
down. Release switch to stop.
5.1-14 Moving riser up and down using
platform control console
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. On riser up/down switch, select to move riser up
or down. Release switch to stop.
5.1-15 Extending or retracting fly boom
using platform control console
NOTE
Maximum platform capacity varies with boom
position. Indicator lights on the base and platform
control consoles indicate whether platform is in
the “high” or “low” capacity zone.
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. On fly boom extend/retract switch, select to
extend fly boom or to retract fly boom.
5.1-16 Leveling platform using platform
control console
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. On platform leveling override switch, move
switch to upward position to tilt platform up or
move switch to downward position to tilt platform
down. Release switch to stop.
5.1-17 Rotating platform using platform
control console
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. On platform rotation switch, select to rotate
platform left or to rotate platform right.