Skyjack SJ45T, Operating Manual

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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.
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2.2-8 Platform Control Console (Continued)
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Figure 2-6. Platform Control Console
8. Low/High Throttle Switch - This switch allows
selection between “ ” low and “ ” high
engine throttle speeds.
9. Drive/Steer Controller - This single-axis lever
controls driving “ ” forward or “ ” backward.
The rocker switch controls steering “ ” left or
“ ” right. Internal springs return it to neutral
when stick is released.
10. Differential Lock Switch - This momentary switch,
when pushed forward and then released, engages
“ ” differential lock and turns differential light
on. When pulled backward and then released,
disengages “ ” differential lock and turns
differential light off.
11. Jib Up/Down Switch - This switch controls
“ ” up or “ ” down movement of jib.
12. Function Speed Adjuster Dial - This variable-
speed adjuster “ ” controls speed of fly boom
extension/retraction, jib raising/lowering and
platform rotation movements. This is used with
switches 10, 12 and 14.
13. Fly Boom Extend/Retract Switch - This switch
controls “ ” extension or “ ” retraction of
fly boom.
14. Platform Leveling Override Switch - This switch
overrides automatic leveling of platform and
controls “ ” tilting up or “ ” tilting down
of platform.
15. Platform Rotation Switch - This switch controls
“ ” left or “ ” right rotation of platform.
16. Generator On/Off Switch (If Equipped) - This
switch turns the hydraulic generator “ ” on or
“ ” off.
17. Boom/Turret Controller - This dual-axis lever
controls “ ” raising or “ ” lowering of main
boom or rotating “ ” left or “ ” right of turret
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