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December 2007
SJ 63AJ
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
2.2-9
Platform Control Console
This control console is mounted at front guardrail of the platform. It has the following controls:
1.
Engine Start/On/Off Switch
-
This switch, when
held momentarily in “
” start position, starts
engine. Once started, the switch returns to “
”
on position. When in “
” off position, it turns
engine off.
2.
Horn Pushbutton
- This “
” pushbutton sounds
an automotive-type horn.
3.
Status Indicator Pilot Lights
-
These lights
indicate operational status and errors in any
function in the controls/engine.
A
B
C
D
E
F
A. Footswitch
- This light illuminates when
footswitch is depressed. A 15-second
anti-tiedown feature deactivates footswitch
when operator depresses it for 15 seconds
without activating any function.
B. Chassis Tilt
- This light illuminates when
the MEWP chassis is at an inclination that
activates the tilt sensor. At this inclination, an
audible alarm will sound at the platform. Refer
to
Section 3.12
for instructions regarding
recovery from an inclined position.
C.
Overload Light
- This red light indicates
overload status. Refer to
Section 2.2-7
.
D. Engine
- This light indicates failure in engine
control system.
E. Fuel
- This light indicates low fuel level.
F. Glow Plug (Diesel)
- This light illuminates
until glow plugs have completed their timed
cycle. When the lamp goes out, the engine is
ready to be started.
4.
Emergency Stop Button
-
This red “mushroom-
head” “
” pushbutton disconnects power to
control circuit and shuts engine off.
5.
Emergency Power Unit
- This switch
“
”
enables
emergency power unit.
6.
Torque Switch
-
This switch selects “
” low
or “
” high torque. Select “
” low torque
(higher speed) or “
” high torque (lower
speed). Select “
” high torque when driving
on a slope.
Figure 2-6. Platform Control Console
149432AA
149432AA
At Platform Controls:
1. Pull out emergency stop button.
2. Depress and hold foot switch.
3. Activate emergency pump switch.
4. Activate desired boom function.
EMERGENCY LOWERING
PROCEDURE
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Control Functions
Section 2 - Familiarization
