Document Outline

• Table of Contents
  • Electrical Hazard
    • Electrical Hazard Warning i
    • Minimum Safe Approach Distance ii
      • Table 1 - (M.S.A.D.) ii
      • Figure 3 - (M.S.A.D.) ii
  • Introduction
    • Signs iii
    • Qualified Operators iii
    • Operation Rules iii
    • Maintenance iii
    • Responsibilities of Parties iv
    • OSHA, ANSI and CSA Standards iv
    • California Proposition 65 Warning iv
    • Options iv
    • Additional Information iv
  • 1. Safety
    • Safe Operation 1-1
      • Pre-Start Inspection 1-1
      • Work Place Inspection and Practices 1-1
      • Electrocution 1-2
      • Tipover and Falling Hazards 1-2
      • Crushing 1-2
    • General Safety Precautions 1-2
      • Personnel Precautions 1-2
      • Operator General Precautions 1-2
      • Mounting and Dismounting Precautions 1-3
      • Starting and Stopping Precautions 1-3
      • Operating Precautions 1-3
      • Operator Maintenance Precautions 1-3
      • Fuel Handling Precautions 1-3
    • Safety Placards and Decals 1-3
    • Safety Placards and Decals Location 1-4
  • 2. Safety Devices
    • Safety Device Information 2-1
    • Alarms 2-1
      • Start-Up Alarm 2-1
      • Engine Shut-Off Alarm 2-2
      • Alternator Not Charging Alarm 2-2
      • Axle Unlocked Alarm 2-2
      • Tilt Alarm 2-3
      • All Motion Alarm 2-3
      • Descending Boom Alarm 2-3
      • Drive Motion Alarm 2-3
    • Other Safety Devices 2-3
      • Battery 2-3
      • Emergency Stop Switches 2-4
      • At Ground Control Box 2-4
      • At Platform Control Box 2-4
      • Flashing Lights 2-4
      • Foam Filled Tires 2-5
      • Platform Foot Switch 2-5
      • Lanyard Anchor Points 2-5
      • Platform Guardrails 2-5
      • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt 2-6
      • Platform Gravity Gate 2-6
      • Ground Operation Switch 2-7
      • Operator Horn 2-7
      • Level Sensor 2-7
      • Platform Swinging Gate 2-7
      • Platform Work Lights 2-8
      • Tipover Hazard Light 2-8
  • 3. Specifications
    • General Specifications 3-1
    • Engine Oil Charts 3-2
    • Engine Data 3-2
    • Overall Dimensions 3-3
    • Working Envelope 3-4
    • Nomenclature and Serial Numbers 3-5
      • Right Side View Of Machine 3-5
      • Booms Identification 3-5
      • Left Side View Of Machine 3-6
      • Serial Number Location 3-6
  • 4. Gauges
    • Ammeter 4-1
    • Engine Coolant 4-1
    • Engine Oil 4-1
      • Gas Engine 4-1
      • Diesel Engine 4-1
      • Engine Oil Dipstick 4-2
    • Filter Minder 4-2
      • Filter Minder Indicators 4-2
    • Fuel 4-2
    • LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) 4-3
    • Hour Meter 4-3
    • Hydraulic Oil Filter 4-3
    • Hydraulic Oil Level 4-4
    • Hydraulic Oil Temperature 4-4
    • Temperature 4-4
  • 5. Automatic Shut-Offs and Circuit Breakers
    • Automatic Shut-Offs 5-1
      • Engine Temperature 5-1
      • Engine Oil Pressure 5-1
    • Circuit Breakers 5-2
  • 6. Controls
    • Controls Description 6-1
    • Controls and Controls Decals Locations 6-1
    • Ground Control Box 6-2
      • Ground Control Box Controls 6-3
    • Platform Control Box 6-4
      • Platform Control Box Controls 6-5
    • Platform Foot Switch 6-6
    • Battery Switch 6-6
  • 7. Daily Inspection and Maintenance
    • Daily Inspection and Maintenance Table 7-1
    • Engine Fuel Level 7-2
    • Fuel Tank Cap 7-2
    • Engine Oil Level 7-2
      • Gasoline Engine 7-2
      • Diesel Engine 7-3
    • Fuel Leaks 7-3
      • Gasoline Engine 7-3
      • Diesel Engine 7-3
    • Engine Coolant Level 7-3
    • Wiring Harnesses 7-4
    • Battery Terminals 7-4
    • Battery Fluid Level 7-5
    • Hydraulic Oil Level 7-5
    • Hydraulic Oil Leaks 7-5
    • Tires 7-6
    • Bolts and Fasteners 7-6
    • Structural Damage and Welds 7-7
    • Lanyard Anchor Points 7-8
    • Platform Gravity Gate 7-8
    • Swinging Gate 7-8
    • Platform Guardrails 7-8
    • Flashing Lights 7-9
    • Air Filter 7-9
    • Charging System 7-9
    • Ground Control Switches and Alarms 7-9
    • Level Sensor 7-10
    • Emergency Power 7-10
    • Platform Box Switches and Alarms 7-11
    • Operator Horn 7-11
    • Motion Warning Alarm 7-11
    • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt 7-11
    • Platform Work Lights 7-12
    • Slide Pads 7-12
    • Axle Unlocked Alarm 7-13
    • Placards and Decals 7-14
      • Standard Placards and Decals 7-14
      • Optional Placards and Decals 7-14
      • Inspection Drawing 7-15
  • 8. Operation
    • Operating Procedures 8-1
    • Control Stations 8-1
    • Emergency Stopping 8-1
    • Operation Considerations 8-2
    • Starting From Ground Control Box 8-2
    • Starting From Platform Control Box 8-4
    • Moving The Platform 8-5
      • From Ground Control Box 8-6
      • From Platform Control Box 8-6
    • Driving the AB50J 8-7
      • Forward and Reverse Drive 8-7
    • Steering the AB50J 8-7
      • Steer Left and Right 8-7
      • 4-Wheel Steer 8-7
      • 4-Wheel Steer With Crab Steer 8-8
    • Electrical Outlets (GFCI) at Platform 8-8
      • AC Generator 8-9
    • Securing for Day 8-9
  • 9. Emergency Operation
    • Emergency Operation Procedures 9-1
      • Operation From Platform Control Box 9-1
      • Operation From Ground Control Box 9-2
  • 10. Stowing and Transporting
    • Stowing 10-1
      • To Lock the AB50J: 10-1
    • Transporting 10-1
      • Trailering 10-1
      • Securing to a Transport Vehicle 10-2
    • Towing 10-4
    • Lifting 10-4
  • 11. Options
    • AC Generator 11-1
    • Air Line To Platform 11-1
    • Alarms 11-1
    • Extra Battery 11-2
    • Cold Weather Start Kit 11-2
    • Dual Fuel 11-2
    • Operator Horn 11-2
    • Lights 11-2
    • LPS Rating 11-2
    • Sandblast Protection Kit 11-2
    • Spark Arrestor 11-3
    • Platform Swinging Gate 11-3
    • Tires 11-3
      • Highway or Bar Lug 11-3
      • Flotation Tires 11-3
      • Foam Filled Tires 11-4
      • Large Tires 11-4
    • Tow Kit 11-4
      • Towing Procedures 11-4
    • 4-Wheel Functions 11-5
      • 4-Wheel Drive 11-5
      • 4-Wheel Steer 11-5
      • 4-Wheel Steer With Crab Steer 11-5
  • Chapter 12. Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshooting Chart 12-1
• Index
  • !
    • 120 volt AC generator, 11-1
    • 125 volt AC - 15 amp source of power, 8-8
    • 125 volt AC electrical connectors, 8-8
    • 4-wheel drive, 11-5
    • 4-wheel steer, 8-7
    • 4-wheel steer with crab steer, 8-8, 11-5
  • A
    • AC electrical connectors, 8-8
    • AC generator, 8-9, 11-1
    • additional information, A-iv
      • see introduction - page iv
    • air line to platform, 11-1
    • alarms, 11-1
      • all motion, 2-3
      • alternator not charging, 2-2
      • axle unlocked, 7-13
      • descending boom, 2-3
      • motion warning, 7-11
    • ammeter, 4-1
    • arrows
      • blue and yellow, 8-7
    • automatic shut-offs
      • engine oil pressure, 5-1
      • engine temperature, 5-1
  • B
    • battery, 2-3
    • battery fluid level, 7-5
    • battery terminals, 7-4
    • bolts and fasteners, 7-6
      • rotation bearing bolts, 7-7
    • booms
      • movements under emergency power, 9-2
      • times, 3-1
    • buzzers , 2-1
  • C
    • California Proposition 65 warning
      • see introduction - page iv
    • charging system, 7-9
    • circuit breakers, 5-2
    • cold weather start kit, 11-2
    • controls
      • control switches
        • AC generator switch, 2-6
        • AC Generator switch, 11-1
        • anti-restart, 6-4, 8-5, 9-1
        • battery switch, 6-6, 8-2, 8-4, 9-1
        • boom speed, 6-2, 6-4, 8-2, 8-5, 9-1, 9-2
        • choke/cold start, 6-2, 6-4, 8-3, 8-5
        • drive range, 6-4, 8-5
        • drive/steer controller, 6-4
        • dual fuel, 6-4, 8-3, 8-5
        • emergency power, 6-2, 6-4, 9-2
        • emergency stop, 6-2, 6-4, 8-1, 8-4, 8-5, 9-1
        • emergency Stop, 8-2
        • extend/retract, 6-2, 6-4
        • ground operation, 2-7, 6-2, 6-6, 7-9, 8-2, 8-6, 9-2
        • horn, 6-4
        • jib, 6-2, 6-4
        • main boom lift, 6-2, 6-4
        • master key switch, 2-1, 6-2, 7-1, 7-12, 8-3, 8-4, 9-1
        • platform level, 6-2, 6-4
        • platform rotate, 6-2, 6-4
        • platform/ground selector, 6-2, 8-2, 8-4, 9-1
        • riser lift, 6-2, 6-4
        • swing, 6-2, 6-4
      • drive/steer controller, 6-6, 8-6, 8-7
      • ground control box, 6-2
        • control switches, 6-2
        • controls location illustration, 6-3
      • platform control box
        • control switches, 6-4
      • platform foot switch, 6-6
    • crushing hazard, 1-2
  • D
    • daily inspection and maintenance table, 7-1
    • drive wheel, 10-4
    • driving the AB50J, 8-7
      • 4-wheel steer, 11-5
      • forward and reverse drive, 8-7
    • dual fuel, 11-2
  • E
    • electrical
      • electrocution, 1-2, 8-1
      • outlets at platform , 8-8
      • system, 3-1
    • electrical (GFCI) outlets at platform, 8-8
    • electrical hazard warning
      • see electrical hazard - page i
    • emergency operation, 9-1
      • operation from ground control box, 9-2
      • operation from platform control box, 9-1
      • procedures, 9-1
    • emergency power, 7-10
    • engine
      • air filter, 7-9
      • alternator, 2-2
      • automatic choke, 8-3
      • coolant level, 5-1, 7-3
      • coolant reservoir, 4-1
      • engine oil dipstick, 4-2
      • engine oil level, 7-2
      • Ford - gasoline data, 3-2
      • fuel gauge, 4-2
      • fuel leaks, 7-3
      • fuel level, 7-2
      • Kubota diesel - data, 3-2
      • LPG fuel operation, 8-4
      • oil charts, 3-2
      • oil filter, 5-2
      • oil pressure, 5-1
      • operating temperature range, 4-4
    • engine shut-off alarm, 2-2
    • extra battery, 11-2
  • F
    • falling hazards, 1-2
    • filter minder gauge, 7-9
    • filter minder indicators, 4-2
    • flashing lights, 7-9
    • foam filled tires, 2-5
    • fuel tank cap, 7-2
    • fuel tank capacity, 3-1
  • G
    • gauges
      • engine coolant, 4-1
      • engine oil, 4-1
      • filter minder, 4-2
      • fuel, 4-2
      • hour meter, 4-3
      • hydraulic oil filter, 4-3
      • hydraulic oil level, 4-4
      • hydraulic oil temperature, 4-4
      • LPG, 4-3
      • temperature, 4-4
    • gradeability, 3-1
    • ground clearance, 3-1
    • ground control box controls, 6-3
    • ground fault circuit interrupt, 7-11
    • ground operation switch, 2-7
    • ground pressure, standard tires, 3-1
  • H
    • height, 3-1
    • hydraulic oil, 3-1
      • filler cap, 7-5
      • leaks, 7-5
      • oil temperature, 7-5
      • tank, 4-4
      • temperature gauge, 4-4
    • hydraulic oil level, 7-5
      • sight-glass gauge, 7-5
  • I
    • incandescent lights, 2-8
    • inspection
      • operators daily inspection, 7-1
        • inspection and maintenance table, 7-1
  • L
    • lanyard anchor points, 2-5
    • length, overall, 3-1
    • level sensor, 7-10
    • lifting, 10-4
    • lights, 11-2
      • flashing, 7-9
    • LPG tank, 8-3
      • valve, 7-2
    • LPS rating, 11-2
  • M
    • maintenance personnel
      • see iIntroduction - page iii
    • minimum safe approach distance
      • see electrical hazard - page ii
    • motion warning alarm, 7-11
  • N
    • nomenclature and serial numbers, 3-5
  • O
    • operating procedures, 8-1
      • control stations, 8-1
      • emergency stopping, 8-1
      • moving the platform, 8-5
      • starting from ground control box, 8-2
      • starting from platform control box, 8-4
    • operation, 8-1
      • driving
        • forward, 8-7
        • reverse, 8-7
      • from platform control box, 8-6
      • steering
        • left, 8-7
        • right, 8-7
    • operator horn, 7-11, 11-2
    • operators
      • qualified, 7-1, 8-2
    • OSHA, ANSI and CSA Standards
      • see introduction - page iv
    • overall dimensions, 3-3
  • P
    • placards and decals, 7-14
      • Inspection drawing, 7-15
      • optional placards and decals, 7-14
      • standard placards and decals, 7-14
    • platform
      • foot switch, 8-6, 8-7
      • gravity gate, 7-8
      • guardrails, 7-8
      • lanyard anchor points, 7-8
      • platform height, maximum, 3-1
      • platform reach, maximum, 3-1
      • platform size, 3-1
      • swinging gate, 7-8, 11-3
      • work lights, 7-12
    • pre-start Inspection, 1-1
  • Q
    • qualified operators
      • see introduction - page iii
  • R
    • responsibilities of owners and users
      • see introduction - page iv
  • S
    • safe operation, 1-1
    • safety decals and placards, 1-3
      • location illustration, 1-4
    • safety devices
      • alarms, 2-1
      • emergency stop switches, 2-4
      • flashing lights, 2-4
      • ground fault circuit interrupt, 2-6
      • level sensor, 2-7
      • operator horn, 2-7
      • platform foot switch, 2-5
      • platform gravity gate, 2-6
      • platform guardrails, 2-5
      • platform swinging gate, 2-7
      • platform work lights, 2-8
      • safety device information, 2-1
      • tipover hazard light, 2-8
    • safety precautions
      • fuel handling precautions, 1-3
      • mounting and dismounting Precautions, 1-3
      • operating precautions, 1-3
      • operator, 1-2
      • operator maintenance precautions, 1-3
      • personnel precautions, 1-2
      • starting and stopping precautions, 1-3
    • sandblast protection kit, 8-1, 11-2
    • securing for day, 8-9
    • serial numbers, 3-5
    • signs, caution, danger, notes
      • see introduction - page iii
    • slide pads, 7-12
    • spark arrestor, 11-3
    • start up alarm, 2-1
    • steering, 8-7
      • steer left and right, 8-7
    • stowing, 10-1
      • locking:, 10-1
    • structural damage and welds, 7-7
      • boom welds, 7-7
  • T
    • tailswing, 3-1
    • tilt alarm , 2-3
    • tipover hazard, 1-2
    • tipover hazard light, 7-13
    • tires, 7-6
      • flotation tires, 11-3
      • highway or bar lug, 11-3
      • large tires, 11-4
      • punctures, 7-6
      • size, 3-1
    • tow kit, 11-4
    • towing, 10-4
      • towing procedures, 11-4
    • transporting, 10-1
      • attaching chains, 10-3
      • driving onto trailer, 10-1
      • loading ramp, 10-1
      • securing to a transport vehicle, 10-2
      • trailering, 10-1
      • weight, 10-1
    • travel speeds, 3-1
    • troubleshooting
      • troubleshooting chart, 12-1
    • turning radius, 3-1
  • U
    • unrestricted rated work load, 3-1
  • W
    • warranty - limited
      • see inside front cover
    • weight,approximate, 3-1
    • wheel loading, single, 3-1
    • wheelbase, 3-1
    • width, overall, 3-1
    • wind speed, 3-1
    • wiring harnesses, 7-4
      • loose connections, 7-4
    • work place inspection and practices, 1-1
    • working envelope, 3-4
    • working height, 3-1