JLG 860SJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 54)

SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
3-14 – JLG Lift – 3121630
NOTE: Lift, Swing, and Drive control levers are spring-loaded and will
automatically return to neutral (off) position when released.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE IF ANY CONTROL LEVERS OR
TOGGLE SWITCHES CONTROLLING PLATFORM MOVEMENT DO NOT RETURN TO THE
OFF OR NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
NOTE: To operate the Drive joystick, pull up on the lock-
ing ring below the handle.
NOTE: The Drive joystick is spring loaded and will automatically return
to neutral (off) position when released.
9. Drive/Steer
Push forward to drive forward,
pull back to drive in reverse.
Steering is accomplished via a
thumb-activated rocker switch on
the end of the steer handle.
10. Main Boom Telescope
Provides extension and retraction of the main
boom.
11. Lights (If Equipped)
This switch operates accessory lights if the
machine is so equipped. The ignition switch
does not have to be on to operate the lights, so care must be
taken to avoid draining the battery if left unattended. The
master switch and / or the ignition switch at the ground con-
trol will turn off power to all lights.
12. Jib (If Equipped)
Push forward to lift up, pull back to lift down.
Variable lift speed is using the Function Speed
Control.
13. Soft Touch Override Switch (If equipped)
This switch enables the functions that
were cut out by the Soft Touch system to
operate again at creep speed, allowing the operator to move
the platform away from the obstacle that caused the shut-
down situation.