Skyjack SJ40 T+, Operation Manual

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SJ40 T+, SJ45 T+, SJ61 T+, SJ66 T+ 213201ACA
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Function tests Section 4 – Inspections Before Operation
4.3-16 Do a test of the manual platform-
leveling
1. Start the engine.
2. Press and hold the footswitch .
3. On the platform-leveling override switch
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select the up position to tilt the platform up or
the down position to tilt the platform down.
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Result: The platform tilts up or down.
4.3-17 Do a test of the steer function
1. Pull the emergency-stop button.
2. Select the start position from the engine start/
on/off switch to start the engine.
3. Press and hold the footswitch .
4. Press the steering rocker switch
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on top of
the drive/steer controller to steer left and right.
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Result: The steer wheels turn left and right.
5. Put the wheels in the parallel position before you
continue with the next test.
4.3-18 Do a test of the drive function
1. Make sure the path of intended motion is clear.
2. Make sure the boom is in the stowed position
and the fly boom is fully retracted.
3. Press and hold the footswitch .
4. Slowly push the drive/steer controller handle
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until the MEWP starts to move. Then, release
the handle, so that it goes back to the center
position.
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Result: The MEWP moves in the forward
direction and then stops.
5. Slowly pull the drive/steer controller handle
until the MEWP starts to move. Then, release
the handle, so that it goes back to the center
position.
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Result: The MEWP moves in the opposite
direction and then stops.
4.3-19 Do a test of the brakes
IMPORTANT
The brakes engage instantly when you release
the footswitch. This causes the MEWP to stop
immediately.
1. Make sure the path of intended motion is clear.
2. Make sure the boom is in the stowed position.
3. Start the engine.
4. Move the MEWP to a firm, level surface to make
sure there is the same traction on the left and
right sides.
5. Press and hold the footswitch and drive the
MEWP forward and then rearward at full speed.
6. Remove your foot from the footswitch .
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Result: The MEWP comes to a sudden stop.
Do not operate the MEWP if it does not stop
immediately, or it pulls to one side while it
stops. A service technician must do a check
on the brake adjustments.
4.3-20 Do a test of the horn
1. Push the horn button
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Result: The horn makes a sound.
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