Snorkel X Series-sn13600-15019 - Manual (Page 3)

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Operation
Before operating work platform ensure that pre-
operation and safety inspection has been
completed and any discrepancies have been
corrected.
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 en-
trance and secure entryway closure. Check that
guardrails are properly assembled, in position, and
that the Slide Out Deck Extension is secured with
pin. Attach Controller to left or right guardrail.
4. Check clearances above, below and to the
sides of platform.
5. Pull Controller Emergency Stop Button out to
ON position. In case of emergency, push down
to stop all functions.
6. Position Function Switch to DRIVE. For 20W,
26, and 31 models: position Function Switch
to HI for traveling on level ground, LOW when
extra torque is required for climbing ramps.
7. Grasp the Control Lever so the Interlock Lever
is depressed (releasing the Interlock Lever
cuts power to Controller), 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 machine will travel.
Steering
1. Position Function Switch to DRIVE.
2. While holding the Control Lever so that the Interlock
Lever is depressed, 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.
NOTE: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels
must be returned to straight ahead position by
operating Steering Switch.
Elevating Platform
1. Position Function Switch to LIFT.
2. While holding the Control Lever so that the Inter-
lock Lever is depressed, 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 an Alarm will sound and
the machine will not lift or drive. If an Alarm
sounds, immediately lower the Platform and
move the machine to a level location before
attempting to re-elevate the Platform.
Depression Mechanism System
When the platform is elevated, the depression mecha-
nism system will automatically deploy. The depression
mechanism system will retract automatically when the
platform is lowered, and high speed drive is engaged.
Be aware that while the depression mechanism
system is deployed, minimum ground clearance is
reduced to 3 /
4
inches.
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. Position Function Switch to DRIVE position.
4. Grasp the Control Lever so the Interlock Lever is
depressed (releasing the Interlock Lever cuts power
to Controller), push Control Lever to FORWARD or
REVERSE for desired direction of travel.
5. If the machine is not level an Alarm will sound and
the machine will not lift or drive. If an Alarm
sounds, immediately lower the Platform and
move the machine to a level location before
attempting to re-elevate the Platform.
Lowering Platform
1. Position Function Switch to LIFT.
2. Grasp the Control Lever so the Interlock Lever
is depressed, pull back on the Control Lever.
A warning alarm will sound when lowering.