JLG M400 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 58)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-8 – JLG Lift – 3121644
1. Match the black and
white direction arrows
on both platform con-
trol panel and the chas-
sis to determine the
direction the machine
will travel.
2. Push and release the Drive Orientation Over-
ride switch. Within 3 seconds, slowly move
the Drive control toward the arrow matching
the intended direction of machine travel. The
indicator light will flash during the 3 second
interval until the drive function is selected.
4.5 STEERING
Depress footswitch, position thumb switch on
Drive/Steer controller to Right for steering right, or
to Left for steering left.
4.6 PLATFORM
Loading From Ground Level
1. Position chassis on a smooth, firm and level surface.
2. If total load (personnel, tools and supplies) is 500 LB. (227 kg
for ANSI markets and 230 kg for CE and Australia markets) or
less, distribute load uniformly on platform floor and proceed
to work position.
Loading From Positions Above Ground Level
Before loading weight to platform above ground level:
1. Determine what the total weight will be after additional
weight is loaded (personnel, tools and supplies).
2. If total weight in platform will be 500 LBS. (227 kg for ANSI
markets and 230 kg for CE and Australia markets) or less,
proceed with adding weight.