Snorkel TB85J Fixed Axle CE - Manual (Page 49)

Chapter 8 – Operation
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1. On dual fuel machines, set the fuel switch to either
LPG or gasoline.
2. Open the shut-off valve on the tank if using LPG.
3. Pull the emergency stop button (refer to Figure 8.2)
outward. Insert the key in the controls selector and
turn the switch to the lower control position.
Figure 8.2 – Lower Controls
4. Press the start button until the engine starts, then
release. The engine will not start if the controls se-
lector switch is left in the lower control position for 30
seconds or longer before starting the engine. The
controls selector switch must be turned back to off
before the engine will start.
5. Let the engine warm to operating temperature.
6. Turn the boom speed knob to slow.
7. Hold the ground operation switch in the on position
while operating the boom and turntable control toggle
switches.
8. Hold the appropriate toggle switch in the desired di-
rection.
9. Gradually turn the boom speed knob to contol the
main boom raise/lower and turntable rotation speed.
10. Release the function toggle switch to stop movement.
11. Place the ground operation switch in the off position
when no functions are being operated.
Upper Controls
The upper controls may be used for driving the aerial plat-
form and positioning the booms and platform while on the
job.
Use the following procedure to operate machine func-
tions using the upper controls.
1. At the lower controls, pull the emergency stop but-
ton outward. Insert the key in the controls selector
and turn the switch to the upper control position.
2. On dual fuel machines, set the fuel switch to either
LPG or gasoline.
3. Open the shut-off valve on the tank if using LPG.
4. Enter the platform and securely close the gate.
5. Attach the fall restraint lanyard to one of the anchor
points.
6. Pull the emergency stop outward (refer to Figure 8.3).
Figure 8.3 – Upper Controls
7. Turn the anti-restart master switch to on and pause
a few seconds while the alarm sounds to alert others
Top
Front
Emergency
Stop Button
Master Start Switch
Emergency
Stop Button
Ground
Operation Switch
Engine/Emergency
Power Switch
Start Switch