Snorkel S2633 - Manual (Page 26)

Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection
22 S2633 – 8210048
Battery Terminals
To inspect the battery terminals:
1. Check the top of the battery, the terminals, and cable
ends. They should be clean and free of corrosion
(refer to Figure 8.2).
2. If necessary, clean the top of the battery. Clean the
terminals and cable ends with a wire brush or terminal
cleaning tool.
3. Make sure all cable ends are securely fastened to
the terminals.
Battery Charger
Inspect the battery charger to ensure that it is operating
properly.
1. Open the battery tray on the right side of the chassis.
Make sure the battery disconnect plug is fully con-
nected (refer to Figure 8.2).
2. Plug the charger into a source of power.
3. Observe the LED’s on the charger (refer to Figure 8.3).
They indicate the level of charge on the batteries.
Figure 8.3 – Battery Tray
4. Unplug the charger.
Safety Prop
Always use the safety prop when the platform is raised
before inspecting or performing service or maintenance
procedures on the machine.
A
Danger
Pinch points exist on the scissors structure. Death
or serious injury will result if the scissors structure
drops onto personnel working within the scissors
arms or under the raised platform. Properly position
the safety prop before reaching through the scissors
structure.
Battery Charge
Plug
Battery Charge
Indicator
Battery Charge
Plug
Battery Charge
Indicator
Use the following procedure to properly position the
safety prop:
1. Remove all tools and material from the platform.
2. Using the lower controls, raise the platform until the
open height between the arm pins is wide enough to
position the safety prop (approximately 7
′ [2.1 m]).
3. Rotate the safety prop downward from the storage
position to the support position (refer to Figure 8.4).
Figure 8.4 – Safety Prop
4. Remove hands and arms from the scissors structure
area.
5. Lower the platform until the scissors are supported
by the safety prop.
Use the following procedure to stow the safety prop:
1. Using the lower controls, raise the platform until the
open height between the arm pins is wide enough
to move the safety prop (approximately 7 ′ [2.1 m])
(refer to Figure 8.4).
2. Rotate the safety prop upward to the stowed position
(refer to Figure 8.5).
Figure 8.5 – Safety Prop
Safety Prop Safety Prop
Safety Prop Safety Prop