Caution – Snorkel S2633 User Manual
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Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection
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Figure 8.13 – Platform Extension
2. While facing the front of the platform, step down on
the foot lever and pull the top rail of the extension
deck backward until the pin engages the mid or rear
stop (refer to Figure 8.13).
3. Inspect spacers on the platform extension (refer to
Figure 8.14). They must be in place and in good
condition.
Platform
Platform Extension
Figure 8.14 – Platform Spacers and Rollers
Foot Lever
Mid Stop
Front Stop
Pin
Rear Stop
Foot Lever
Mid Stop
Front Stop
Pin
Rear Stop
Spacers
Rollers
Spacers
Rollers
Roller
Spacer
Roller
Spacer
Upper Control Station
Inspect the platform and upper controls only if all functions
operated properly from the lower controls.
Guardrail System
The guardrail system includes (refer to Figure 8.12):
A top rail
A mid rail
An entry gate
A wallboard loading gate
Toeboards around the sides of the platform.
Figure 8.12 – Upper Controls
To inspect the guardrail system:
1. Visually inspect all components of the guardrail
system. Make sure the rails and toeboards are all in
place and free of any damage or deformation.
2. Visually check the rail and toeboard welds for
cracks.
3. Visually check all bolts and nuts fastening the platform
and guardrails in place. They must be present and
not show any signs of looseness.
4. Inspect the wallboard loading gate and entry gate to
see that they are present, swing freely, close fi rmly,
and are not deformed in any way. Make sure the
gates are secure when they are closed.
Platform Extension
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Caution
The extension deck is free to move when the foot
lever is depressed. Personal injury may result from
extending the platform deck while the aerial platform
is on a slope. Do not attempt to extend or retract
the platform unless the aerial platform is on a level
surface.
To inspect the platform extension:
1. Inspect the foot lever (refer to Figure 8.13) to ensure
that it releases the pin to extend the platform.
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Toeboard
Wallboard Loading Gate
Top Rail
Entry
Gate
Mid Rail
Toeboard
Wallboard Loading Gate
Top Rail
Entry
Gate
Mid Rail