Snorkel TL37, Operator'S Manual

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Chapter 9 – Operation
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Use the following procedure to operate the aerial platform
from the upper controls:
1. From the lower controls, twist and pull the emer-
gency stop button outward (refer to Figure 9.1).
2. Switch the control select/ground operation switch
to the upper controls position.
Note
The upper controls will not operate while the control
selector is in the lower position.
3. Enter the platform and secure the lock rail.
4. From the upper controls, twist and pull the emer-
gency stop button outward (refer to Figure 9.2).
Platform
Raise/Lower
Button
Emergency
Stop
Platform
Raise/Lower
Levers
Figure 9.2 – Upper Controls
5. The aerial platform can be raised and lowered from
the upper controls.
6. Hold down on the platform raise/lower button.
7. Still holding the platform raise/lower button down,
use the platform raise/lower levers to raise/lower
the platform.
8.
Release either the button or lever to stop
movement
Figure 9.3 – Upper Controls Raise/Lower Levers
Platform
Use care when entering and exiting the platform to avoid
slipping and/or falling. Securely close the lock rail when
the platform is occupied.
Swing-Out Tray Covers
Batteries and hydraulic components are enclosed in trays
covered by a swing out cover (refer to Figure 9.3) on each
side of the chassis.
Figure 9.4 – Swing-Out Tray Cover
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The battery trays each contain two batteries. There
are batteries on both sides of the chassis.
y
The right side of the chassis contains the battery
charge indicator. The diagnostic center LCD display
is also on this tray.
y
The hydraulic tray on the left side of the chassis
contains the hydraulic pump, reservoir and fluid filter.
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unsta -
ble. Death or serious injury can result from a tip-over
accident. Do not open the trays when the platform is
raised more than eight feet.
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To open the tray, pull upward on the latch(step 1),
turn clockwise(step 2) and swing the tray open (refer
to Figure 9.4).
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The latched tray cover must be opened first to enable
access to the battery tray.