Skyjack SJ 68RT Series, Operating Manual

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Page 28 December 2007
Rough Terrain Scissors
TM
Function Tests Section 2 - Familiarization
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.
F
AMILIARIZA
TION
• Test Platform Raising/Lowering
WARNING
Be aware of overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards around the aerial
platform when lifting.
1. Select lift/drive switch to “ ” lift position.
2. Activate and hold “ ” enable trigger
switch.
3. Push or pull controller handle until desired
height is reached.
Result: Platform raising and lowering
functions should operate.
• Test Lowering Warning
1. Raise the platform until approximately a
height of 3 to 4 meters is reached then
attempt to fully lower the platform.
Result: Platform should stop lowering at
a height of 2.5 meters high and an alarm
should sound.
2. Release controller handle, ensure area
around scissor is clear, then continue
lowering the platform.
• Test Steering
1. Ensure engine is running.
2. Press rocker switch on top of controller to
“ ” left and “ ” right.
Result: Steer wheels should turn left and
right.
• Test Driving
1. Ensure path of intended motion is clear.
2. On platform control console, select
lift/drive switch to “ ” drive position.
3. Activate and hold “ ”enable trigger
switch.
4. Slowly move 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.
Horn Pushbutton
Glow Plug (Diesel)
Switch
Engine Start
Switch
Emergency Stop
Button
Torque Switch
Lift/Drive/Steer
Controller
Low/High Throttle
Switch
Rocker Switch
Lift/Drive/Steer Enable
Trigger Switch
Lift/Drive Switch