Snorkel TB85J Fixed Axle CE - Manual (Page 26)

Chapter 6 – Controls
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Controls Selector Switch
Use the control switch to select between off, lower con-
trol, and upper control operation. Insert the key in the
switch and turn the switch to the upper controls position
to operate the aerial platform from the upper controls and
in the lower controls position for lower controls operation.
An alarm sounds when the switch is turned on to warn
others that the machine engine is being started.
Ground Operation Switch
Hold the switch upward continually to operate the ma-
chine from the lower controls. The engine speed increases
when the switch is held upward. This switch is spring
returned to the off position.
Rotation Switch
The rotation switch is used to rotate the turntable in a
clockwise or counterclockwise direction. The switch is
spring returned to the center off position.
Hold the switch to the right to rotate the turntable coun-
terclockwise. Hold the switch to the left to rotate the turn-
table clockwise.
Boom Elevation Switch
The boom elevation switch is used to raise or lower the
main boom. The switch is spring returned to the center
off position.
Hold the switch up to raise the main boom. Hold the
switch down to lower the main boom.
Boom Extension Switch
The boom extension switch is used to extend or retract
the booms. The switch is spring returned to the center off
position.
Hold the switch to the left to extend the booms. Hold the
switch to the right to retract the booms.
Boom Speed Knob
Use the boom speed control knob to control the speed of
the following boom functions.
• Main boom raise/lower
• Turntable rotation clockwise/counterclockwise
Set the knob to slow when beginning a boom movement.
The speed may be increased by slowly rotating the knob
toward fast. For smooth operation, rotate the knob to
slow when ending boom movement.
Jib Articulation Switch – TB85J Only
The jib switch is used to raise or lower the jib. The switch
is spring returned to the center off position.
Hold the switch up to raise the jib. Hold the switch down
to lower the jib.
Platform Level Switch
The platform level switch is used to level the platform
floor with respect to the ground. The switch is spring re-
turned to the center off position.
Hold the switch up to tilt the platform floor upward or
away from the ground. Hold the switch down to tilt the
platform floor downward or toward the ground.
Platform Rotate Switch
The platform rotator switch is used to rotate the platform
relative to the end of the tip boom. The switch is spring
returned to the center off position.
Hold the switch to the right to rotate the platform counter-
clockwise. Hold the switch to the left to rotate the plat-
form clockwise.
Engine/Emergency Power Switch
Hold the engine/emergency power switch down to oper-
ate aerial platform functions using the emergency power
system. Release the switch to disengage the emergency
power system.
Note
The emergency power system is for lowering the platform
during an emergency and is not intended for normal ma-
chine operation.
If the engine is running, it will stop when the switch is
placed in the emergency power position.
Engine Speed Switch
The engine speed switch is used to set the engine throttle
speed to either low or high idle.
Place the switch in the low position for normal machine
operation and in the high position for engine operation or
hydraulic system warm-up.
Fuel Switch
Engines on machines with the dual fuel option can be
operated using gasoline or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Dual fuel machines have a gasoline tank at the rear of the
turntable and an LPG tank behind the door on the right
side of the turntable.
The fuel switch may be used to select between gasoline
and LPG operation.
Place the switch up to operate the engine using gasoline
and down to operate on LPG.
Manifold Air Inlet Heater – Deutz Only
Some Deutz engines may have a glow plug type mani-
fold or air inlet heater. The air inlet heater should only be
used to start a cold engine when the ambient tempera-
ture is below 0°C (32°F).
Hold the toggle switch up in the on position for about 60
seconds before trying to start the engine.