Pre-Operation Safety Inspection
104044-021 AB62 Work Platform - European Model
Operator Manual
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1. Move the machine to a firm level surface with room to fully elevate and extend the platform.
2. Before performing the following tests, check the area around the machine and overhead for obstructions,
holes, drop-offs, and debris.
3. Ensure that the locking pins are retracted (refer to Figure 3 on page 6).
C A U T I O N
Attempting to rotate the turret with locking pins engaged may cause damage to the machine.
4. Turn the chassis key switch to the left (CHASSIS).
5. Pull out the Emergency Stop switches to the ON position at the chassis control panel and at the platform
control panel.
6. Turn the key switch ON.
a. Wait for Glow Plug light to go off. When the Glow Plug light goes off, start engine.
7. Push in the Chassis Emergency Stop button; the engine should stop. Return the Chassis Emergency
Stop button to the ON position, and start the engine.
8. Push in the Platform Emergency Stop button; the engine should stop. Return the Platform Emergency
Stop button to the ON position, and start the engine.
9. Make sure that the Function Speed Control (on the platform controls) is not at zero.
• Operate each function switch on the lower control panel to raise/lower, extend/retract, rotate left/right,
each section of the elevating assembly, and observe the operation of the machine.
• All functions should operate through full cycle smoothly.
10. Stop the engine.
11. Turn chassis key switch to the right (PLATFORM).
12. Mount the platform, lower the bar, and attach an approved fall restraint to the designated platform
anchorage point. Attach only one fall restraint to each point.
13. Start the engine.
14. Without depressing the foot switch, move the Drive Control handle; the machine should not function.
15. Depress the foot switch and move the Drive Control handle forward and reverse. Observe that the pro-
portional functions operate smoothly, and that the brakes apply quickly after the control is released.
16. While depressing the foot switch, operate the steer switch to left and right. Observe that the steering
wheels turn properly.
17. While depressing the foot switch, turn the Function Speed Control knob to the desired setting, and oper-
ate the boom controls.
• Observe that the boom operates smoothly, and that the upper boom, jib, turret rotation, platform level,
riser, and boom extend operate proportionally in conjunction with the Function Speed Control knob.
• Observe that the platform maintains level when the boom is elevated.
18. With the upper boom elevated 0,3 m (1 ft.), operate the Drive Control handle. Observe that the drive
speed is limited to creep (0,3 m [1 ft.] per second). Lower the upper boom to the stowed position.
19. With the upper boom extended 0,3 m (1 ft.), operate the Drive Control handle. Observe that the drive
speed is limited to creep (0,3 m [1 ft.] per second). Retract the upper boom to the stowed position.
20. Press the Service Horn button. Observe that the horn is audible.
W A R N I N G
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DO NOT use a machine that is damaged or malfunctioning. Tag and remove the unit from service until
it is repaired.