Rough Terrain Scissors
December 2007
Page 55
Section 3 - Operation
Start Operation
3.8-11 Generator (If Equipped)
To start the hydraulic generator:
1.
On platform control console, select off/lift/drive
key switch to “
” lift position.
2.
Depress and hold “
” engine start pushbutton
to start the engine.
3.
On auxiliary control console, select hydraulic
generator switch to “ ” energized position. Engine
will automatically switch to high throttle and
generator will start.
To stop the hydraulic generator:
4.
Select hydraulic generator switch to “
” off
position. The generator will turn off and throttle
will return to selected speed.
NOTE
Activating any lift or outrigger functions,
changing the key switch setting, activating
the emergency stop or an engine stall will
turn off the generator. The platform may be
lowered during generator operation.
3.8-12 Electrical Inverter (If Equipped)
The inverter is operational with alternating current
available at all times when, and only when, the engine is
running at high throttle. Deselecting the high idle throttle
setting or stopping the engine will turn the inverter off.
To check the status of the inverter:
1.
During routine operation, the on/off switch should
remain in the on position. To prevent automatic
inverter operation when high throttle is activated,
slide the on/off switch on the inverter to the off
position.
2.
Inverter state is indicated by the LEDs on the face
of the inverter. A glowing green LED indicates
normal operation. If a fault occurs, the status
LEDs will indicate the area responsible. After
the fault condition is corrected, the inverter will
automatically reset itself.
3.8-13 Shutdown Procedure
1.
Completely lower the platform.
2.
On platform control console, push in “
”
emergency stop button.
3.
Select off/lift/drive key switch to “ ” off position
and remove key.
WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points of
contact when using the ladder to mount/
dismount the platform.
4.
Use the ladder to dismount from platform.
5.
On base control console, push in “
” emergency
stop button.
6.
On engine control console, select engine off/on/
start switch to “ ” off position.
7.
Turn main power disconnect switch to “ ” off
position.
