Snorkel MX19-sn20000-20599ANSI - Manual (Page 11)

Operation
060570-008 MX15 / MX19 - Operator Manual Page 9
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 6: 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.
P A R K I N G B R A K E R E L E A S E
Perform the following procedure only when the machine will not operate under its own power and it is nec-
essary to move the machine, or when winching onto a trailer to transport.
Figure 7: Parking Brake Release
1. To release the brakes, loosen the jam nut and bolt until the
brakes disengage the tires (Figure 7). The machine will now
roll when pushed or pulled.
2. To re-engage the brakes, tighten the bolt until the brakes
have fully engaged the tires. Secure the bolt with the jam nut.
Verify that the brakes have fully engaged the rear tires before
operating the machine by testing their ability to hold the
machine on a 29% (16°) grade.
W A R N I N G ! !
Never tow faster than 0,3 m/sec. (1 ft./sec.).
Never operate the machine with the parking brakes released. Serious injury or damage could result.
A F T E R U S E E A C H D A Y
1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Park the machine on a firm level surface, preferably under cover, secure against vandals, children and
unauthorized operation.
3. Turn the Chassis Key Switch to OFF and remove the key to prevent unauthorized operation.
Emergency
Lowering
Valve Knob
Hydraulic Fluid
Reservoir
Brake Release Bolt