Skyjack 7127, Operating Manual

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SKYJACK, Page 40
February 2008
Mid Size & Full Size RT’s
Engine Powered
Section 2 - Operation Start Operation
2.10 Start Operation
Carefully read and completely understand the Operating
Manual and all warnings and instruction labels (refer to
labels section) on the aerial platform.
wARNiNG
Do not operate this aerial platform without
proper authorization and training. Failure
to avoid this hazard could result in death
or serious injury.
Before operating this aerial platform, perform the
following steps:
Visual and daily maintenance inspections (see 1.
Section 2.8 )
Function tests (see 2. Section 2.9 )
3. Jobsite inspection
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform
a jobsite inspection and avoid the following
hazardous situations:
holes or drop-offs •
ditches or soft fills •
floor obstructions, bumps or debris •
overhead obstructions •
electrical cords, hoses and high voltage •
conductors
hazardous locations
•
inadequate surface support to withstand all •
load forces imposed by the aerial platform
wind and weather conditions
•
the presence of unauthorized personnel •
other possible unsafe conditions •
wARNiNG
An operator should not use any aerial
platform that:
does not appear to be working properly. •
has been damaged or appears to have worn or •
missing parts.
has alterations or modifications not approved by
•
the manufacturer.
has safety devices which have been altered or
•
disabled.
Failure to avoid these hazards could
result in death or serious injury.
2.10-1 To Activate Base Control Console
wARNiNG
Ensure that you maintain three points of
contact when using the ladder to mount/
dismount platform.
Use the ladder of aerial platform to access 1.
platform.
Close the gate. 2.
On platform control console, pull out “ 3. ”
emergency stop button.
Insert key into off/lift/drive key switch and select 4.
“ ” lift position.
Select low/high throttle switch to “ 5. ” low throttle
position.
Use the ladder to dismount from platform. 6.
Turn emergency main power disconnect switch 7.
to on position.
On base control console, pull out “ 8. ” emergency
stop button.
9. On the engine tray post:
For dual fuel engine, select fuel supply by moving
fuel switch to either “ ” gasoline or “ ” liquid
propane gas position.
CAUTiON
Do not start the engine in the high throttle
position.
10. For dual fuel engine, depress and hold engine
“ ” start pushbutton until engine starts, then
release. Do not overcrank starter.
If diesel engine (if equipped) is cold, depress and
hold glow plug pushbutton for 15 to 20 seconds.
Pull out on/off switch to “
” on position.