Snorkel MX19-sn1600+ - Manual (Page 3)

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Operation
Before operating work platform ensure that pre-
operation and safety inspection has been completed,
any deficiencies have been corrected and the
operator has been thoroughly trained on this ma-
chine.
Travel With Platform Lowered
1. Check that route is clear of people, obstruc-
tions, holes and drop-offs, is level and is
capable of supporting wheel loads.
2. Verify Chassis Key Switch is turned to DECK
and Chassis Emergency Stop Switch is ON,
pull button out.
3. After mounting platform lower top rail across
entrance and check that gate is closed and
locked. Check that guardrails are properly
assembled and in position with the Slide out
Deck Extension secured with the pin.
4. Check clearances above, below and to the
sides of platform.
5. Pull Controller Emergency Stop Button out to ON
position. When button is pushed down Emer-
gency Stop Switch will automatically go to OFF
position.
6. Turn Key Switch to ON.
7. Position Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.
8. While depressing the Interlock Lever, slowly
push or pull the Control Lever to FORWARD or
REVERSE position to travel in the desired
direction. The farther you push or pull the
Control Lever from center the faster the ma-
chine will travel.
Steering
1. With Key Switch ON, position Drive/Lift Switch
to DRIVE.
2. While depressing the Interlock Lever, push the
Steering Switch to RIGHT or LEFT to turn wheels
in the desired direction. Observe the tires while
maneuvering the work platform to ensure proper
direction.
Figure 3: Emergency Lowering Valve Knob
NOTE: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels
must be returned to straight ahead position by
operating Steering Switch.
Elevating Platform
1. With the Key Switch ON, position Drive/Lift
Switch to LIFT.
2. While depressing the Interlock Lever, push
Control Lever forward to UP, the farther you push
the Control Lever the faster the Platform will elevate.
3. If the machine is not level the Tilt Alarm will
sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If
the Tilt alarm sounds the platform must be
lowered and the machine moved to a level
location before attempting to re-elevate the
Platform.
Travel With Platform Elevated
NOTE: Work platform will travel at reduced
speed when platform is elevated.
1. Check that route is clear of persons, obstruc-
tions, holes and drop-offs, is level and capable
of supporting the wheel loads.
2. Check clearances above, below and to the
sides of platform.
3. With the Key Switch ON, position Drive/Lift
Switch to DRIVE position.
4. While depressing the Interlock Lever, push
Control Lever to FORWARD or REVERSE for
desired direction of travel.
5. If the machine is not level the Tilt Alarm will
sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If
the Tilt Alarm sounds the Platform must be
lowered and the machine moved to a level
location before attempting to re-elevate the
Platform.
Lowering Platform
1. Position Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.
2. While depressing the Interlock Lever, pull back
on the Control Lever.
3. The machine will now descend to a predeter-
mined height which will allow you to exit the
Platform safely. While the machine is descend-
ing the audible descent alarm will sound.
4. To lower the Platform fully the following proce-
dure must be followed:
A. Turn Key Switch on Controller to OFF
position and remove key.
B. Insert key into Chassis Key Switch.
C. Visually check elevating assembly to
ensure that no one is in contact with the
machine.
D. Pull the Emergency Lowering Knob and