Snorkel AB80J - Manual (Page 53)

Chapter 8 – Operation
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Figure 8.2 – Lower Controls
4. Turn the start switch to on and pause a few seconds
while the alarm sounds to alert others that the ma-
chine is about to start. Turn the switch to start, then
release it to on. The engine will not start if the switch is
left in the on position for 30 seconds or longer before
turning it to start. The switch must be turned back to
off before the engine will start.
Note
If the machine has a GM engine, there will be a 7 to 10
second delay after starting the engine, before the throttle
will go to mid or high. Start the engine and wait 10 seconds
before proceeding with machine operation.
5. Let the engine warm to operating temperature.
6. Turn the boom speed knob to slow.
7. Hold the ground operation switch in the on position
while operating the boom and turntable control toggle
switches.
8. Hold the appropriate toggle switch in the desired
direction.
9. Gradually turn the boom speed knob to control the
main boom raise/lower, extend/retract, jib rotate, and
turntable rotation speed.
10. Release the function toggle switch to stop move-
ment.
11. Place the ground operation switch in the off position
when no functions are being operated.
Upper Controls
The upper controls may be used for driving the aerial
platform and positioning the booms and platform while
on the job.
Use the following procedure to operate machine functions
using the upper controls.
1. At the lower controls, place the emergency stop
switch in the on position and turn the start switch on.
Place the controls switch in the platform position.
2. On dual fuel machines, set the fuel switch to either
LPG or gasoline.
3. Open the shut-off valve on the tank if using LPG.
4. Enter the platform and securely close the gate.
5. Attach the fall restraint lanyard to one of the anchor
points.
6. Pull the emergency stop outward (refer to Figure
8.3).
Figure 8.3 – Upper Controls
Engine/Emergency Power Switch
Start Switch
Emergency Stop Button
Ground
Operation
Switch
Control
Selector
Switch
Top
Front
Emergency
Stop Button
Master Start Switch