Snorkel SL30N Bi-Energy-sn13300+ - Manual (Page 3)

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12. Push down on the Chassis Emergency Lower-
ing Switch to check for proper operation, a
warning alarm should sound. Once the platform
is fully lowered, release the switch.
13. Push the Chassis Emergency Stop Button.
14. With only one Emergency Stop Button pushed
down, in the OFF position, operate any control
to verify that all functions are inoperable.
Repeat the test with only the other Emergency
Stop Switch Button OFF. If any function oper-
ates with either Emergency Stop Switch in the
OFF position STOP and remove the machine
from service until it is repaired.
15. Select Diesel Mode by turning the Key Switch
fully clockwise to start engine.
Note: If the engine is cold, press and hold the
Glow Plug Button on the right hand side of the
Controller for 6 seconds prior to starting.
Note: If the engine does not start on the first
try, the Key Switch must be returned to the
OFF position before it can be engaged to start
the engine again.
16. Drive forward and reverse to test the machine
under Diesel power.
17. Close and secure module covers.
18. Turn the Controller Key Switch counterclock-
wise to OFF.
Operation
Before operating work platform, ensure that the
pre-operation and safety inspection has been
completed, any deficiencies have been corrected
and the operator has been thoroughly trained on
this machine.
Travel With Platform Lowered
1. Verify Chassis Emergency Stop Switch is in the
ON position, button pulled out.
2. After mounting platform, close and latch gate.
Check that guardrails are in position and prop-
erly assembled with fasteners properly torqued.
3. Check that route is clear of persons, obstruc-
tions, holes and drop-offs and is capable of
supporting the wheel loads.
4. Check clearances above, below and to the
sides of the platform.
5. Pull Controller Emergency Stop Button out to
ON position.
6. Set the Drive/Lift Switch to the DRIVE position
and turn the Key Switch to ON to operate under
Electric power, to operate under Diesel power,
start the engine by turning the Key Switch fully
clockwise.
Note: If the engine is cold, press and hold the
Glow Plug Button on the right hand side of the
Controller for 6 seconds prior to starting.
Note: If the engine does not start on the first
try, the Key Switch must be returned to the
OFF position before it can be engaged to start
the engine again.
7. Set the Drive/Lift Speed Range Switch to HIGH
TORQUE.
8. Grasp the Control Handle so the Interlock Lever
is depressed (releasing the Interlock Lever cuts
power to Controller). Slowly push or pull the
Control Handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to
travel in the desired direction. The farther you
push or pull the Control Handle from centre the
faster the machine will travel.
9. While moving, push the Drive/Lift Speed Range
Switch to HIGH SPEED for travel on level
surfaces or to HIGH TORQUE for climbing
grades or travelling in confined areas.
Steering
Push the Steering Switch RIGHT or LEFT to turn
the wheels. Observe the tyres while maneuvering
to insure proper direction.
Note: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels
must be returned to the straight ahead position
by operating the Steering Switch.
Figure 2: Controller
Interlock
Lever
Steering
Switch
Drive/Lift
Switch
Control Handle
Speed Range
Switch
Key Switch
Glow Plug
Button
Emergency
Stop Switch