Skyjack SJ85AJ, Operating Manual

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SJ85AJ 208932AEA
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Function Tests Section 4 – Pre-operation
4.3-17 Test Steering
1. Pull out emergency stop button.
2. Start engine by selecting start position from
engine start/on/off switch.
3. Depress and hold footswitch.
4. Press rocker switch on top of drive/steer
controller to
left and right.
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Result: Steer wheels should turn left and right.
5. Return wheels to parallel position before
proceeding.
4.3-18 Test Driving Function
1. Ensure path of intended motion is clear.
2. Ensure boom is in stowed position and fly boom
fully retracted.
3. Depress and hold footswitch.
4. Slowly move drive/steer controller in forward
or reverse direction until MEWP begins to
move, and then return handle to center position.
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Result: MEWP should move in forward or
reverse direction, and then come to a stop.
4.3-19 Test Brakes
WARNING
Brakes will engage instantly when you release
footswitch, causing MEWP to stop immediately.
1. Start engine.
2. Move MEWP to a firm, level surface to ensure
similar traction on left and right.
3. Ensure boom is in stowed position.
4. Depress and hold footswitch and drive MEWP
first forward then reverse at full speed.
5. Remove your foot from footswitch.
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Result: MEWP should come to an abrupt
stop. If MEWP does not stop immediately, or if
MEWP pulls to one side while stopping, do not
operate MEWP until brake adjustments have
been checked.-
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Reset
Button
Engine Start/On/Off Switch
Platform Leveling
Override Switch
Horn Emergency Stop Emergency Power Switch
Drive/Steer
Controller