Snorkel MX19-sn17564-18099 - Manual (Page 11)

Operation 060570-026 MX 15/19
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E L E V A T I N G T H E P L A T F O R M
1. Select a firm, level surface.
2. Turn the Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.
3. While engaging the Interlock Switch, push the Control Handle forward.
4. If the machine is not level the tilt alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If the tilt alarm
sounds the platform must be lowered and the machine moved to a firm level surface before
attempting to re-elevate the platform.
NOTE: Depression Mechanism supports will deploy automatically as the platform elevates and will retract after the
platform has been lowered completely and has been driven.
T R A V E L W I T H T H E P L A T F O R M E L E V A T E D
NOTE: The machine will travel at reduced speed when the platform is elevated.
1. Check that the route is clear of obstacles (persons, obstructions, holes, drop-offs, bumps, and debris), is
level, and is capable of supporting the wheel loads.
2. Check clearances above, below, and to the sides of platform.
3. Turn the Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.
4. Engage the Interlock Switch and move the Control Handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to travel in the
desired direction. The speed of the machine will vary depending on how far from center the Control Han-
dle is moved.
5. If the machine is not level the tilt alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If the tilt alarm
sounds the platform must be lowered and the machine moved to a firm, level surface before
attempting to re-elevate the platform.
L O W E R I N G T H E P L A T F O R M
1. Turn the Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.
2. Check around the base of the platform to ensure that no one is in contact with the machine. Engage the
Interlock Switch and pull back on the Control Handle to lower the platform.
E M E R G E N C Y L O W E R I N G
W A R N I N G ! !
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER climb down the elevating assembly.
Stand clear of the elevating assembly while operating the Emergency Lowering Valve Knob.
Figure 5: Emergency Lowering
The Emergency Lowering Valve Knob is located beside
the ladder at the rear of the machine.
1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by pulling and
holding the knob.
2. To close, release the knob. The platform will not elevate
if the Emergency Lowering Valve is open.
Emergency Lowering Valve
Knob