Skyjack SJ 46AJ, Operating Manual

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SJ 46AJ
December 2007 Page 35
It is the responsibility of the operator to read, completely understand and follow all instructions and warnings
contained in this operating manual and on the aerial platform.
FAMILIARIZA
TION
FAMILIARIZA
TION
• Test Driving Function
WARNING
Ensure that there are no personnel
or obstructions in the path of travel,
including blind spots.
1. Ensure path of intended motion is clear.
2. Ensure boom is in stowed position and fly
boom fully retracted.
3. Depress and hold footswitch.
4. Slowly move drive/steer controller in
“ ” forward or “ ” reverse direction
until aerial platform begins to move, and
then return handle to center position.
Result: Aerial platform should move in
forward or reverse direction, and then
come to a stop.
• Test Driving Speed
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. Raise “ ” main boom 4 ft. (1.2 m)
above ground and then slowly move drive/
steer controller to full drive position.
Result: The maximum achievable drive
speed should be significantly less than
stowed drive speed.
3. Lower boom to stowed position.
4. Extend “ ” fly boom approximately
12 in. (30 cm) and then slowly move drive/
steer controller to full drive position.
Result: The maximum achievable drive
speed should be significantly less than
stowed drive speed.
5. Retract fly boom.
6. Raise riser approximately 4 ft. (1.2 m)
above ground.
Result: The maximum achievable drive
speed should be significantly less than
stowed drive speed.
Drive/Steer
Controller
Horn
Engine start/on/off
Switch
Section 2 - Familiarization Function Tests