Snorkel AB85RJ User Manual

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Chapter 6 – Controls

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Hold the switch to the right to rotate the turntable coun-
terclockwise. Hold the switch to the left to rotate the
turntable clockwise.

Riser Switch
The riser switch is used to raise or lower the riser booms.
The switch is spring returned to the center off position.

Hold the switch up to raise the riser booms. Hold the
switch down to lower the riser booms.

Boom Elevation Switch
The boom elevation switch is used to raise or lower the
main boom. As the main boom is raised, the tip boom is
extended a maximum of 76.2 cm (30

″). The switch is spring

returned to the center off position.

Hold the switch up to raise the main boom. Hold the switch
down to lower the main boom.

Boom Extension Switch
The boom extension switch is used to extend or retract the
booms. The switch is spring returned to the center off position.

Hold the switch to the right to extend the booms. Hold
the switch to the left to retract the booms.

Boom Speed Knob
Use the boom speed control knob to control the speed
of the following boom functions.

• Main boom raise/lower
• Main boom extend/retract
• Jib rotate
• Turntable rotation clockwise/counterclockwise

Set the knob to slow (turtle) when beginning a boom
movement. The speed may be increased by slowly rotat-
ing the knob toward fast (rabbit). For smooth operation,
rotate the knob to slow when ending boom movement.

Jib Rotation Switch
The jib rotation switch is used to rotate the jib relative to
the end of the tip boom. The switch is spring returned to
the center off position.

Figure 6.2 – Lower Controls

Circuit Breaker Reset Buttons

Emergency Stop Button

Hydraulic System

Warm-up Switch

Engine Speed Switch

Start Button

Jib Rotation Switch

Control Selector Switch

Ground Operation Switch

Engine/Emergency

Power Switch

Boom Speed Knob

Boom Extention Switch

Rotation Switch

Jib Articulation Switch

Platform Rotation Switch

Riser Switch

Boom Elevation Switch

Platform Level Switch

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