Engine/emergency power switch, Platform foot switch, Machine/generator switch – Snorkel TB66J User Manual

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Chapter 6 – Controls

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quieter and the engine will consume less fuel than

at high throttle operation.

High engine speed is obtained when the main boom

is horizontal, the foot switch is depressed, the throttle

switch is in the high position, and the drive joystick

is moved out of neutral into the forward or reverse

position.

On machines with three speed throttle:

Press down on the platform foot switch to increase

the engine speed from low to mid-range, indepen-

dent of the throttle switch.

High engine speed is obtained when the main boom

is horizontal, the foot switch is depressed, the throttle

switch is in the high position, and the drive joystick

is moved out of neutral into the forward or reverse

position.

Place the throttle switch place in the low position to

drive the machine in mid-range engine speed.

Engine/Emergency Power Switch

The engine/emergency power switch (refer to Figure 6.6)

is used to operate turntable, boom, and platform func-

tions using the emergency power system. The switch is

spring returned to the engine position for aerial platform

engine operation.

Caution

The emergency power system is for emergency

lowering and stowing only. The length of time the

pump can be operated depends on the capacity

of the battery. Do not use this system for normal

operation.

Hold the engine/emergency power switch backward

to activate the emergency power system.

Release the switch to disengage the emergency

power system.

Note

The emergency power system is for lowering the plat-

form during an emergency and is not intended for normal

machine operation.

If the engine is running, it will stop when the switch is

placed in the emergency power position.

Platform Foot Switch

The upper controls are interlocked through the platform

foot switch (refer to Figure 6.7).

Figure 6.7 – Platform

Step down on and hold the platform foot switch to

activate the drive and boom functions from the upper

controls.

Machine/Generator Switch

The switch for the optional AC generator is located on the

front of the upper control panel (refer to Figure 6.8).

Figure 6.8 – Upper Control Front

With the engine running, place the switch in the

generator position to provide electrical power to the

electrical outlet at the platform.

Place the switch in the machine position to turn off

the generator and resume machine operation.

Machine functions will not operate while the switch is in

the generator position.

Hydraulic System Warm-up Switch

The optional hydraulic fluid warm-up switch is used to

warm the hydraulic fluid when the ambient temperature

is below 32°F (0°C) and boom movement is sluggish

because of cold fluid.

Platform Foot

Switch

Machine/Generator

Switch

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