SD210 Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
English / USA – 07/11
Issue 06
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4.3
GROUND CONTROL OPERATION
ALWAYS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP BEFORE OPERATION.
4.3.1
GROUND CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
ALL MODELS
1)
Check below, above and around the platform for any obstructions or hazards before operating
any function.
2)
Ensure all red emergency stops are out.
3)
Turn
Base/Platform
selector at ground control station to
Ground
(Clockwise).
DIESEL ENGINE
4)
For a cold engine start go to step 5) or for a warm engine start go to step 6).
5)
COLD ENGINE
: - turn the
Diesel Glow/Start
selector to the
Glow
position (anti-clockwise). This
engages the glow plug pre-heat system. Hold for 3-5 seconds then turn the key to the
Start
position (fully clockwise) and the engine will fire. If the engine doesn’t fire, then repeat this step
6)
WARM ENGINE:
- turn the
Diesel Glow/Start
selector to the
Start
position (clockwise) and the
engine will fire.
ALL MODELS
7)
Push and hold green power button.
8)
Select the boom function required and operate hand levers in full accordance with
manufacturer’s Operating and Safety manual.
9)
To change control to the platform turn the
Base/Platform
selector to the
Platform
position
(anti-clockwise).
10)
When not in use return machine to stowed position, fully raise and stow all outriggers, turn the
Base/Platform
selector to the centre “
OFF
” position, remove key and chock wheels.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1)
Push in red emergency stop to shut down all functions.
2)
Use emergency hand pump (located under control canopy) to provide motive power and
manoeuvre the machine as normal using the hand levers (Platform or Base).
