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SECTION 2, Page 19

SJ 600, 800 & 1000 Series

122883AH

May 2002

Operating Procedures

The  following  descriptions  are  for  Operating
Procedures.    A  qualified  operator 

MUST 

read  and

completely  understand  these  descriptions  before
operating  this  work  platform.

Set-Up Procedure

1.

Remove  all  packing  materials  and  inspect  for
damage  incurred  during  transport.    This  is
normally  required  for  equipment  being  put  into
service for the first time, after the equipment has
been  unloaded.

Note

Report  any  damage  to  delivery  carrier  immediately.

2.

Inspect  work  platform  thoroughly  and  remove
any  foreign  objects.

3.

Raise  the  side,  extension  platform  (if  so
equipped),  and  gate  railings  to  their  upright
position  and  lock  in  place  with  locking  pins.
Lock  side  railings  to  front  railings  with  locking
pins.

4.

Remove  the  operator’s  control  box  from  its
shipping container and secure it to the railing at
the right front of the platform.  Attach the control
cable  and  power  deck  extension  cable  (if  so
equipped)  to  the  scissor’s  control  cable.

5.

Open  the  fuel  tank  side  cabinet  door.    Fill  the
fuel  tank  to  “F”  level  on  fuel  gauge  with  the
proper fuel. (Refer to decal on fuel tank)

6.

Close the fuel tank side cabinet door.

7.

Machines  with  Dual  Fuel:
Make  sure  propane  hose  coupler  is  properly
secured  at  propane  cylinder  and  valve  on
propane cylinder is opened all the way.

8.

Open  the  hydraulic  tank  side  cabinet  door.
Check  the  hydraulic  oil  level  (scissors  must  be
fully lowered) in the tank.  Level should be at or
slightly above the top mark on the sight glass. If
required, add a quality grade hydraulic oil such
as ATF Dexron III (ESSO).

9.

Check the battery fluid level.  If fluid level is not
at  FULL  mark  on  battery,  add  distilled  or
demineralized  water  only.

 

Warning

Explosion Hazard

Keep flames and sparks away.  

DO NOT

 smoke near

batteries.

First Aid

Immediately  flush  eyes  with  cold  water  if  electrolytic
acid is splattered into them.  Seek medical attention.

10.

Move the work platform to a level, firm test area
where  the  work  platform  can  be  vertically
extended to its maximum working height.  If the
work platform is to be pushed, towed or winched,
ensure  that  the  parking  brake  has  been
disengaged.   

When  pushing,  towing  or

winching, 

DO NOT

 exceed 2 mph (3.2 kph).

Using the Base Controls:

11.

Turn  the  Emergency  Power  Disconnect  Switch
to  “ON”  position.

Using the Platform Controls:

12.

Pull  out  the  Emergency  Stop  Button.

Note

Engine will not start unless this button is in the
“ON”  position.

13.

Insert  key  into  Off/Lift/Drive  Select  Key  Switch
and  turn  to  “LIFT”  position.

Note

Start  engine  in  low  throttle  position.

Using the Engine Controls on the Engine:

14.

Pull  Engine  Off/On  Switch  plunger  out.

15.

Select  desired  fuel  source  with  Fuel  Select
Switch.  (Gasoline  engines  with  dual  fuel)

Note

Refer to label on inside of engine front guard for
fuel  switch  sequence.

16.

Depress  and  hold  the  Choke  Push-Button.
(Gasoline engines)  Depress and hold Glow Plug
Push-Button  for  15  to  20  seconds.  (Diesel
engines)

Summary of Contents for SJ-1000 Series

Page 1: ...and Asia please call 800 965 4626 Skyjack Inc Parts Center 3451 Swenson Ave St Charles IL 60174 FAX 888 782 4825 For Parts Service in Europe please call 31 297 255 526 Skyjack Europe Communicatieweg...

Page 2: ...51095 to 51388 51389 Above 60101AH WARNING This Operating Manual and the ANSI SIA Manual Of Responsibilities are considered fundamental parts of the elevating work platform They are a very important w...

Page 3: ...ntrol 17 Powered Extension Platform Control Box 17 Identification And Operation Of Safety Devices 18 Operating Procedures Set up Procedure 19 Prestart Checks 20 Operator Qualifications 21 Start and Op...

Page 4: ...quired to conform to national health and safety regulations applicable to the operation of this elevating work platform FAILURE TO COMPLY with your REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES in the use and operation o...

Page 5: ...in manuals or else where When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death Follow the instructions in the safety message SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL This manual applies to the...

Page 6: ...Service Department verifies warranty coverage they will also issue an RA Return Authorization number for the return of any defective component s All items over 25 00 in value must be returned to Skyja...

Page 7: ...g lowered while maintenance or repairs are being performed within the lifting mechanism SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION Base 600 800 Series The base is a rigid one piece weldment which supports two component s...

Page 8: ...ure the load is evenly distributed on the platform DO NOT raise your platform in windy or gusty conditions Warning Jobsite Hazards DO NOT operate on surfaces not capable of holding weight of the work...

Page 9: ...3 5 mph 5 6km h 2 0 mph 3 2km h Elevated Low Drive 6 mph 0 97km h 35 mph 0 56km h 6 mph 0 97km h Raise Rated Load 39 sec 40 sec 40 sec 80 sec 90 sec 67 sec Speed Lower Rated Load 33 sec 40 sec 40 sec...

Page 10: ...9250 8831 8841 7027 Type 6F Foam Filled Tires Model 9250A 8831F 8841F Disc Brake System on Rear Axle 800 600 Series only Dual Spring Applied Hydraulically Released Parking Brakes 1000 Series only Opt...

Page 11: ...ay 2002 Figure 1 1 SKYJACK SJ 800 Series Work Platform OPERATOR S CONTROL BOX ENTRY GATE MAIN PLATFORM LIFTING MECHANISM HYDRAULIC TANK AND FUEL TANK SIDE CABINET ENGINE TRAY HYDRAULIC ELECTRIC SIDE C...

Page 12: ...rical Panel Electrical Panel This control station is located in the Hydraulic Electric Side Cabinet It contains the following controls 1 Up Push Button Switch This push button switch will raise the pl...

Page 13: ...n This push button switch sets the choke for starting a cold gasoline propane engine Engine Control Panel Diesel Figure 2 3B Engine Control Panel Kubota Diesel Engine Engine Control Panel This control...

Page 14: ...ton This red mushroom head shaped button switch is designed to disengage power to the platform controls Emergency Powered Extension Platform Retraction System CE 1000 Series only Figure 2 5 Powered Pl...

Page 15: ...e motion It is a deadman control which returns to neutral when released 13 Drive Enable Switch This momentary Trigger style switch energizes the drive steer controller It must be held depressed contin...

Page 16: ...ntrol Located on the side of the Operator s Control Box or on the Auxiliary Control Box console This push button switch starts the hydraulic generator on the base 1 Hydraulic generator Off On Push But...

Page 17: ...2 Warning The guardrail system MUST be upright and locked in place before resuming normal operation Check the guardrail system for loose or missing locking pins before operating this equipment Figure...

Page 18: ...net door Check the hydraulic oil level scissors must be fully lowered in the tank Level should be at or slightly above the top mark on the sight glass If required add a quality grade hydraulic oil suc...

Page 19: ...ed maximum working height Note Refer to Table 1 1 Specifications and Features for proper lift and lowering times 25 Use the Down Switch to lower the platform to it s fully lowered position 26 Your SKY...

Page 20: ...W position with HI LOW Throttle Select Switch 7 If the engine is cold depress and hold the Engine Choke Push button Gasoline engines or depress and hold the Glow Plug Push button for 15 to 20 seconds...

Page 21: ...eached Reinsert the locking pins to prevent accidental movement of the extension deck during travel or transport 17 To extend retract a hydraulic powered extension platform To extend the platform turn...

Page 22: ...ng Valve Manual Override Knob Located on the holding valve at the bottom of each lift cylinder these red knurled knobs when depressed and turned counter clockwise allow hydraulic oil to bypass each ho...

Page 23: ...check to see that ALL outriggers are fully retracted D During Operation 1 If alarm sounds during operation the platform is not level LOWER THE PLATFORM IMMEDIATELY Make the necessary adjustments to l...

Page 24: ...e special procedure for manually disengaging the parking brake is as follows Warning DO NOT manually disengage the parking brakes if the work platform is on a slope Figure 2 17 Parking Brake Release H...

Page 25: ...form is on a slope Preparation for Winching Or Towing 1 Turn Emergency Power Disconnect Switch to OFF position Make sure that the work platform is on level ground 2 Chock or block the wheels to preven...

Page 26: ...1000 Series 122883AH May 2002 Table 2 1 Owner s Annual Inspection Record MODEL NUMBER________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER________________________ RECORDING DATE RECORDING YEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

Page 27: ...7027 7027F 71XX 71XXF 8831 8831F 8841 8841F 9250 9250F 9250A 6 30 10 16 5 NHS 8 50 344 7 65 448 2 S S S S 6 32 3 10 16 5 OTR HD Stabilizer 10 70 482 6 75 517 1 S 6 30 10 16 5 OTR Outrigger 10 75 517...

Page 28: ...bs 680 kg One Extension Platform 1000 lbs 454 kg 2 500 lbs 227 kg 2 1500 lbs 680 kg 8841 Two Extension Platforms 500 lbs 227 kg 500 lbs 227 kg 500 lbs 227 kg 1500 lbs 680 kg No extension Platform 2000...

Page 29: ...raulic Hydraulic oil H H Q Hydraulic hoses fittings A P C A C P Lift lowering speeds G G Cylinders A B A B Emergency lowering B B Lift capacity D D Hydraulic oil oil filter F F Miscellaneous Labels an...

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