JLG 860SJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 64)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-6 – JLG Lift – 3121138
Traveling Forward and Reverse
1. At Platform Controls, pull out Emergency Stop switch,
start engine, and activate footswitch.
2. Position Drive controller to FORWARD or REVERSE as
desired.
This machine is equipped with a Drive Orientation Indicator.
The yellow light on the platform control console indicates
that the boom is swung beyond the rear drive tires and the
machine may Drive/Steer in the opposite direction from the
movement of the controls. If the indicator is illuminated,
operate the Drive function in the following manner:
1. Match the black and white direction arrows on both plat-
form control panel and the chassis to determine the
direction the machine will travel.
2. Push and release the Drive Orientation Override switch.
Within 3 seconds, slowly move the Drive control toward
the arrow matching the intended direction of machine
travel. The indicator light will flash during the 3 second
interval until the drive function is selected.
4.5 STEERING
Position thumb switch on Drive/Steer controller to RIGHT for
steering right, or to LEFT for steering left.