Skyjack SJ-7027, Operating, Maintenance And Parts Manual

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SECTION 2, Page 8
SJ-600 Series Engine Powered
June 2001
Operator Qualifications
Only trained and authorized persons should use this
work platform. Safe use of this work platform requires
the operator to understand the limitations and
warnings, operating procedures and operator’s
responsibility for maintenance. Accordingly, the
operator
MUST understand and be familiar with this
operating manual, its warnings and instructions and
ALL warnings and instructions on the work platform.
The operator also MUST be familiar with employer’s
work rules, related government regulations and be
able to demonstrate his/her ability to understand and
operate THIS make and model work platform in the
presence of a qualified person.
Start and Operation
Using the Base Controls:
1. Turn Emergency Power Disconnect Switch to
“ON” position. CE units - make sure base control
box emergency stop button is in the “ON”
position.
Using the Engine Controls on the Engine:
2. Pull Engine Off/On Switch plunger out.
3. 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.
4. Use the ladder of the work platform to access
the work platform deck. Close and latch the gate.
Using the Platform Controls:
Warning
TO PROTECT AGAINST UNINTENDED
MOVEMENT OF THE WORK PLATFORM, PUSH
IN THE EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON AFTER YOU
HAVE ARRIVED AT YOUR DESIRED LOCATION
OR ELEVATION.
5. Pull out the Emergency Stop Button.
6. Insert key into the Off/Lift/Drive Select Key Switch,
then select “LIFT” or “DRIVE”.
Select “LOW” 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) (Diesel engines) and
release.
8. Depress and hold the Engine Start Push-Button
until engine starts, then release.
DO NOT over
crank the starter.
9. Select “HIGH” position with the Low/High Throttle
Select Switch.
10. To Raise the Platform: Ensure the emergency
stop button is pulled out. Select “LIFT” position
with Off/Lift/Drive Select Key Switch. Depress
and hold the Enable Push-button, then select
“
× ×
× ×
×
” (up) position with Up/Down Selector Switch.
Release switch to stop.
11. To Lower the Platform: Ensure the emergency
stop button is pulled out. Select “LIFT” position
with Off/Lift/Drive Select Key Switch. Depress
and hold the Enable Push-button, then select
“
Ø Ø
Ø Ø
Ø
” (down) position with Up/Down Selector
Switch. Release switch to stop. A warning alarm
will sound while lowering.
12. If High Torque is Desired: Select “LOW” position
with the Low/High Range Select Switch. Select
“LOW” range when climbing grades, traveling
in rough terrain and when loading or unloading
the work platform.
If High Speed is Desired: Select “HIGH”
position with the Low/High Range Select Switch.
Select “HIGH” range when traveling on a hard
level surface with the platform fully lowered.
13. To Drive Forward or in Reverse:
1- Ensure the emergency stop button is pulled
out. Select “DRIVE” position with the Lift/
Off/Drive Key Switch.
2- Earlier models : Depress and hold the
Enable push-button (if equipped), then lift
the controller lock ring.
Later models : Activate and hold the Enable
trigger switch (by squeezing it towards the
joystick)
3- Push or pull the controller handle forward or
backward to the desired speed and direction
of platform travel.
4- Return the joystick to the neutral center
position to stop. Release the Enable switch
(If equipped).