Snorkel MHP34J(Bi-Energy Option) - Manual (Page 46)

■ Operation Considerations
To use this chapter, first decide whether you will be
starting and operating the MHP12/34J from the
ground control box or the platform control box.
Begin at the section entitled "Starting From Ground
Control Box", if you intend to start and run the
MHP12/34J from the ground station.
Begin at the section entitled "Starting From Plat-
form Control Box", if you intend to start and run the
MHP12/34J from the platform.
■ Starting From Ground Control Box
Before you begin to operate the MHP12/34J from
the ground control box, a qualified operator must
perform the "Daily Inspection and Maintenance" as
described in chapter 7, of this manual.
To start the engine from the ground control box do
the following:
1. Set the Emergency Stop switch 
to ON
(see Figure 8.3).
Figure 8.3
Figure 8.3 - Ground Control Box Starting
2. Set the Platform/Ground Selector switch
€
to GROUND (see Figure 8.3).
3. Insert the key 
(see Figure 8.3) into the
Master Key Switch and turn the key on.
4. If the engine is at ambient temperature
(cold), hold the Choke / Cold Start Switch
‚
(see Figure 8.3) up throughout the next
step.
5. Turn the key to Start and hold it there until
the engine starts or for a maximum time of 6
seconds. When the engine starts release the
key

and the choke switch
‚
, if you used it
(see Figure 8.3).
If the engine does not start in 6 seconds turn
the key off and release the choke. Wait 60
seconds before trying to restart the engine
again. Continual cranking of the starter
motor will only result in its damage.
The engine should now be running, and the
MHP12/34J is ready to begin work.
■ Stabilizer Operation
Ensure the boom/stabilizer switch (item
ƒ
on the
ground control box) (see Figure 8.3) is set to stabi-
lizer.
Activate the stabilizers with the valve levers ensur-
ing that the front stabilizers are lowered first to pre-
vent damage to the jockey wheel.
Activate the rear stabilizers and level the machine
using the level bubble adjacent to the control levers.
Ensure all four foot plates are in full contact
with the ground and that they are clear of
manhole covers, drains and unstable ground
etc.
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