Snorkel AB80J User Manual
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AB80J/AB85J – 0420453
Table of Contents
Electrical Danger ............................ Inside Front Cover
California Proposition 65 ................ Inside Front Cover
Aerial Platform Features .............................................1
Options .......................................................................1
Operator’s Manual ......................................................1
Safety Alerts ...............................................................1
Operation ....................................................................2
Maintenance ...............................................................2
Manual of Responsibilities ..........................................2
Additional Information .................................................2
Component Identification ............................................3
Working Envelope – AB80J ........................................4
Working Envelope – AB85J ........................................5
General Specifications – AB80J .................................6
General Specifications – AB85J .................................7
Engine Specifications .................................................8
Engine Oil Viscosity ....................................................8
Electrocution Hazards .............................................. 11
Minimum Safe Approach Distance ........................... 11
Prestart Inspection....................................................12
Work Place Inspection and Practices .......................12
Operation ..................................................................12
Tip-Over and Falling Hazards ...................................12
Electrical System ......................................................13
Hydraulic System......................................................13
Engine and Fuel Handling Precautions ....................13
Placards and Decals.................................................14
Emergency Stop Controls.........................................15
Emergency Power System .......................................15
Manual Emergency Lowering Pump.........................15
Ground Operation Switch .........................................16
Platform Foot Switch ................................................16
Guardrails .................................................................16
Lanyard Anchors.......................................................16
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter ................................16
Tilt Alarm ...................................................................16
Engine Protection Systems ......................................17
High Engine Temperature Alarm ...........................17
Low Oil Pressure Alarm ........................................17
Horn ..........................................................................17
Drive Motion Alarm ...................................................17
Flashing Light ...........................................................17
Driving Lights ............................................................17
Platform Work Lights ................................................17
Chapter 5 – Gauges and Displays
Hour Meter................................................................19
Engine Temperature Gauge .....................................19
Ammeter ...................................................................19
Voltmeter – GM Engines...........................................19
Engine Air Filter Gauge ............................................19
Fuel Gauge ...............................................................19
Engine Oil .................................................................20
Hydraulic Fluid Filter Gauge .....................................20
Fluid Level and Temperature Gauge ........................20
Battery Disconnect Switch ........................................21
Lower Controls .........................................................21
Start Switch ...........................................................21
Emergency Stop Button ........................................21
Controls Selector Switch .......................................21
Ground Operation Switch ......................................21
Rotation Switch .....................................................21
Riser Switch ..........................................................22
Boom Elevation Switch .........................................22
Boom Extension Switch ........................................22
Boom Speed Knob ................................................22
Jib Rotation Switch – AB85J Only .........................22
Jib Articulation Switch ...........................................23
Platform Level Switch ...........................................23
Platform Rotation Switch .......................................23
Engine/Emergency Power Switch .........................23
Engine Speed Switch ............................................23
Fuel Switch ...........................................................23
Manifold Air Inlet Heater – Deutz Only ..................23
Hydraulic System Warm-up Switch .......................23
Circuit Breaker Reset Buttons ..................................23
Upper Controls .........................................................24
Start Switch ...........................................................24
Emergency Stop Button ........................................25
Boom Joystick .......................................................25
Boom Extend Joystick – AB80J ............................25
Jib Rotation/Boom Extend Joystick – AB85J .......25
Drive Joystick ........................................................25
Drive Range Switch ..............................................25
Steer Mode Switch ................................................26
Jib Articulation Switch ...........................................26
Platform Level Switch ...........................................26
Platform Rotate Switch .........................................26
Engine/Emergency Power Switch .........................26
Throttle Switch ......................................................26
Horn Button ...........................................................26
Platform Foot Switch .............................................27
Machine/Generator Switch ....................................27
Dual Fuel ..................................................................27
Driving and Platform Work Lights .............................27