Snorkel AB85RJ CE - Manual (Page 56)

Chapter 8 – Operation
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Figure 8.10 – Lower Controls
The system will remain in error mode until the excess
load is removed from the platform and the emergency
stop button or start switch is cycled off and back on,
resetting the system. At that time, the machine functions
are operational.
A Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac-
cident. Do not exceed the capacity values indicated
on the platform rating placard.
The overload sensing system is not active when the ma-
chine is being driven with the main boom below horizontal
and fully retracted. This allows the machine to be driven
without the system sensing an overload due to rough
ground conditions.
To eliminate repeated tripping of the system during ma-
chine operation, there is a five second delay in machine
functions following:
• starting the engine.
• placing the drive/boom selector switch in the
boom position when the main boom is below
horizontal and fully retracted.
• removing excess load from the platform.
AC Generator
The generator supplies power to the electrical outlet only
when the engine is running and the machine is stationary.
The machine functions will not operate when the machine/
generator selector switch is in the generator position.
A Caution
Cold hydraulic oil does not flow well and may produce
improper generator output voltage. Improper outlet
voltage can damage some electrical power tools and
equipment. Warm the hydraulic oil before operating
the generator.
Do not operate the generator unless the hydraulic oil tem-
perature is at least 38°C (00°F). Refer to Cold Weather
Start-Up for a hydraulic oil warm-up procedure.
Start the engine and place the machine/generator switch
(refer to Figure 8.) in the generator position.
Figure 8.11 – Upper Control Panel Front
The engine will run at high idle while the generator is
operating. The generator will continue to operate as long
as the engine is running and the switch is in the genera-
tor position.
Air Line
The optional air line may be used to conduct air for tool
operation at the platform. The input connector is at the
rear of the chassis and the output connector is at the
platform on the rotator guard. The maximum working
pressure of the line is ,723 kPa (250 psi).
The air line may be used to conduct fluids such as water
or antifreeze. Contact Snorkel for compatibility information
before using the air line to conduct other fluids.
A Caution
Fluid in the air line can damage some air tools or
freeze and damage the line. Drain and blow out the
air line after using it to conduct fluids.
Machine/Generator Switch
Platform
Overload Light