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February 2018

Part Number 8210037

MANUAL

OPERATOR’S

Serial number 50303 and after
Replaces 8210037 February 2011

Summary of Contents for SL30SL

Page 1: ...February 2018 Part Number 8210037 MANUAL OPERATOR S Serial number 50303 and after Replaces 8210037 February 2011...

Page 2: ...rgized conductor the platform operator must warn ground personnel in the vicinity to stay away Their bodies can conduct electricity creating an electrical shock hazard resulting in death or serious in...

Page 3: ...y Screen 15 Hour Meter 15 Fuel Gauge 15 Engine Oil 15 Hydraulic Fluid Level Gauge 16 Engine Air Filter Gauge 16 Chapter 6 Controls Lower Controls 17 On Off Switch 17 Preheat Button 17 Start Button 17...

Page 4: ...ity 36 Theoretical Gradeability 36 Actual Gradeability 37 Percent vs Degree of Slope 37 Driving on a Slope 37 Calculating Percent Grade 38 Machine Gradeability 38 Fold Down Guardrails 38 Chapter 9 Sto...

Page 5: ...correct manual will be supplied All information in this manual is based on the latest product information at the time of publication Snorkel reserves the right to make product changes at any time with...

Page 6: ...damage to electronic circuitry and devices on the machine This includes but may not be limited to disconnecting battery cables and electronic devices Do not modify this aerial platform without prior w...

Page 7: ...Left Side Entry Steps Lower Controls Operator s Manual Chassis Emergency Lowering Valve Upper Controls Front Rear Entry Gate Tie Down Lifting Lugs Tie Down Lifting Lugs Engine Compartment Engine Hydr...

Page 8: ...raise 24 seconds Platform lower 36 seconds Drive speed Elevated 0 45 mph 0 8 km h Stowed 3 1 mph 5 0 km h Drive System Standard Four wheel drive Gradeability theoretical 38 Maximum drive height 30 9...

Page 9: ...US qt 4 4 l API CH43 Note 1 Refer to the Perkins Operator s Manual for specific fuel recommendations and specifications Note 2 Refer to the Perkins Operator s Manual for specific coolant recommendati...

Page 10: ...Chapter 2 Specifications 6 SL30SL 8210037...

Page 11: ...nts and is not insulated Regard all conductors as energized Do not operate outside during a thunderstorm Minimum Safe Approach Distance Minimum safe approach distances to energized power lines and the...

Page 12: ...d between components buildings structures or other obstacles Make sure there is sufficient clearance around the machine before moving the chassis or platform Allow sufficient room and time to stop mov...

Page 13: ...operate the aerial platform from trucks trailers rail way cars floating vessels scaffolds or similar equipment unless the application is approved in writing by Snorkel Do not use the aerial platform a...

Page 14: ...s running or hot Never allow fuel to spill on hot machine components Maintain control of the fuel filler nozzle when filling the tank Spilled fuel is a potential fire hazard Do not overfill the fuel t...

Page 15: ...ntrol circuits y y Twist the button clockwise to restore power At the upper controls the emergency stop is a two posi tion red push button refer to Figure 4 2 Push the emergency stop button inward whe...

Page 16: ...not be set if the aerial platform chassis is out of level more than 13 degrees side to side or 9 degrees front to rear The speed level button is located on upper control panel refer to Figure 4 6 Figu...

Page 17: ...orm to the ground and then turn the engine off y y If the engine oil pressure falls below a safe operating value the engine will shut off y y The engine can be restarted with low oil pressure but it w...

Page 18: ...Chapter 4 Safety Devices 14 SL30SL 8210037...

Page 19: ...n and platform raise lower but tons and twist the emergency stop button clockwise to restore power The display screen should now have hr shown 4 Press the right steer switch to scroll through the hour...

Page 20: ...hydraulic oil and the oil level in the tank will be low The oil level should be within 0 25 6 4 mm of the maximum line Hydraulic Fluid Gauge Engine Air Filter Gauge The air filter gauge refer to Figur...

Page 21: ...atform y y To lower the platform press and hold the platform lower and the enable button Release the buttons when the desired height is reached y y The lowering alarm will sound as the platform low er...

Page 22: ...achine Refer to Figure 6 3 The following controls are located on the upper control panel y y Preheat button y y Start button y y Emergency stop button y y Joystick y y Interlock switch y y Steer switc...

Page 23: ...push the joystick forward the direction of the red arrow y y To drive the platform in reverse at low speed press the low speed drive button and then pull the joystick backward the direction of the ye...

Page 24: ...the desired height y y While the speed level is set only the platform raise and lower functions will work 4 To drive the machine the speed level must be deac tivated y y To deactivate the speed level...

Page 25: ...Propelled Elevating Work Platforms must also be in the manual holder Engine Visually inspect the engine and its components with the engine off The engine is located behind the doors on the right side...

Page 26: ...e Refer to Chapter 2 for fuel grade specifications Fuel Gauge 4 Make sure the cap is securely fastened Fuel Line To inspect the fuel line 1 Visually inspect the entire length of the fuel line start in...

Page 27: ...Replace the cap making sure it is tightly in place Hydraulic Fluid Gauge Full Add Figure 7 5 Battery Warning Batteries give off hydrogen and oxygen that can com bine explosively Death or serious inju...

Page 28: ...fer to Figure 7 8 to make sure they are suitable for service Figure 7 8 Tires and Wheels The aerial platform has air filled tires Air filled tires have a tire pressure decal near the valve stem The va...

Page 29: ...At the lower controls turn the on off switch to the on position and twist the emergency stop button clock wise 2 Operate the preheat button if required y y When the engine is cold press and hold the p...

Page 30: ...gency stop override allows the platform to be lowered from the lower controls in the event the upper controls emergency stop button is depressed Use the following procedure to test the upper controls...

Page 31: ...d right side of the upper controls indicate the proper placement of the upper controls Refer to Figure 7 13 Lanyard Anchor Figure 7 13 Upper Control Operating Position Only operate from the upper cont...

Page 32: ...ailable from Snorkel The safety related placards and decals are illustrated on the following pages 6 Test the interlock switch by moving the joystick with out engaging the interlock switch refer to Fi...

Page 33: ...0SL 8210037 29 6 Illustrated Part List Decal Kit EN SL30SL 505506 000 067822 001 Left Side 066551 003 066554 000 0072530 010076 001 508772 000 508770 000 0010076 001 0010076 001 066554 000 066551 003...

Page 34: ...ated Part List ecal Kit EN L30SL 05506 000 6 Illustrated Decal Kit EN SL30SL 505506 000 066563 000 101250 007 066551 002 067822 001 0323896 066555 000 508738 000 Left Side 101250 007 066563 000 067822...

Page 35: ...Chapter 7 Prestart Inspection SL30SL 8210037 31 Right Side 066551 002 057430 000 Inside 508771 000 0323896 066551 002 0323896 057430 000 508771 000...

Page 36: ...eaks Tires Air filled Good condition proper inflation Wheels All wheel lug nuts present and properly torqued Lower Control Station Operating controls Proper operation Emergency stop Shuts off lower co...

Page 37: ...do not indicate aerial platform stability The operator bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the aerial platform is properly set up for the particular conditions encountered Cold Weather St...

Page 38: ...rate the aerial platform from the upper controls 1 At the lower controls turn the on off switch to the on position and twist the emergency stop clockwise refer to Figure 8 2 Right Guardrail Upper Cont...

Page 39: ...joystick forward while engaging the interlock switch 3 If the tilt alarm sounds lower the platform and drive to a level surface or activate the speed level to level the platform Leveling The speed le...

Page 40: ...entary contact rocker switch on top of the drive joystick This switch controls the two front wheels to steer the aerial platform y y To steer to the right hold down the right side of the steer switch...

Page 41: ...h drive wheel or the slope conditions may not be optimal which would then allow for loss of traction The value for actual gradeability will always be lower than the theoretical gradeability value The...

Page 42: ...th of the 2 x 4 and record this mea surement 5 Use the formula in Figure 8 6 to calculate the percent of the grade Machine Gradeability The gradeability specification for the aerial platform is listed...

Page 43: ...8 10 Use the following procedure to reassemble the guard rails before operating the aerial platform from the upper controls 1 Fully raise the right guardrail to the upright position and push downward...

Page 44: ...right side of the guardrail and hanging inside the platform Refer to Figure 8 11 y y In this position the guardrail and upper control box arrows will point the same direction towards the front of the...

Page 45: ...ercent grade capability of the aerial platform A 35 percent grade is a 42 1 07 m vertical rise in 10 3 05 m horizontal length Use a winch to load and unload the aerial platform on ramps that exceed th...

Page 46: ...refer to Figure 9 4 on the front of the chassis Brake Release Pump Handle Free Wheeling Valve Figure 9 2 Forklift 4 Do not raise the aerial platform higher than necessary to transport it Drive the for...

Page 47: ...n the serial number placard and is listed in Chapter 2 The user assumes all responsibility for Tie Down Lifting Lugs y y Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup porting the weight of the aeri...

Page 48: ...rt vehicle 1 Chock the wheels 2 Remove all personnel tools materials or other loose objects from the platform 3 Properly stow the aerial platform 4 Place the lower controls emergency stop switch in th...

Page 49: ...ng Emergency Lowering Knob Chapter 10 Emergency Operation Warning The potential for an accident increases when safety devices do not function properly Death or serious injury could result from such ac...

Page 50: ...ing Valve Brake Release Pump Handle Free Wheeling Valve 3 Insert the handle into the brake release pump re fer to Figure 10 3 Pump the brake release pump several times to release the brakes then remov...

Page 51: ...the engine until the cause of low oil pressure has been corrected The engine can be restarted with low oil pressure but it will only run a few seconds before it shuts off again Clogged air filter Vis...

Page 52: ...emergency lowering knob All functions stop working Low fluid level in reservoir Check fluid level Add correct type of fluid if necessary Engine or pump failure Manually stow the machine using the emer...

Page 53: ...pairs are made Speed level set Fully lower the aerial platform to deactivate the speed level Can not reach maximum drive speed of 3 1 mph 5 0 km h Platform is elevated above 6 1 8 m Fully lower the pl...

Page 54: ...re y y No selector buttons are de pressed From the lower or upper controls y y Cycle machine power off then on by pressing the emergency stop button and then twisting the but ton clockwise to restore...

Page 55: ...the lower controls make sure y y No selector buttons are de pressed From the lower or upper controls y y Cycle machine power off then on by pressing the emergency stop button and then twisting the bu...

Page 56: ...Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 52 SL30SL 8210037...

Page 57: ...m height or the most adverse configuration s with respect to stability in which travel is permitted by the manufacturer maximum wheel load the load or weight that can be transmitted through a single w...

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Page 59: ...livery and Inspection Record has been properly completed and returned to the Snorkel Warranty department within fifteen 15 days after delivery of the Snorkel product to the Customer or Dealer s demons...

Page 60: ...SSC are covered under warranty for a period of 12 twelve months from the date of invoice provided that those parts have been subject to appropriate storage to prevent damage and deterioration conditio...

Page 61: ...ydraulic fluid filters and lubrication paint and decals engine tune up brake adjust ments etc Snorkel will not cover leaks from fittings hoses and any other connection points after the unit has been i...

Page 62: ...ving the rejection or adjustment notice The appeal should be grounded on express reasons and supported by relevant evidence Appeals received outside of this time limit will not be considered SNORKEL W...

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