JLG 740AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 33)

SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION
3121295 – JLG Lift – 2-13
From the Platform Control Station:
1. Check that the control console is secure and all guards
protecting the function switches or locks are in place.
Ensure that all function controls and switches return to
the "off" or neutral position when released.
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE IF GUARDS OR LOCKS ARE MISSING OR
THE SWITCHES DO NOT RETURN TO THE "OFF" OR NEUTRAL POSITION
2. Check the footswitch adjustment and operation as fol-
lows:
a. With engine power shut down, attempt to start
engine. Engine should not attempt to start when
footswitch is activated.
b. Start engine. Activate hydraulic system by depress-
ing footswitch. Activate a boom function. Continue
to activate the function and remove foot from foot-
switch. The motion should stop.
DISCONTINUE OPERATION IF THE FOOTSWITCH DOES NOT OPERATE
PROPERLY.
c. Check adjustment of footswitch. Footswitch must
be adjusted so that functions will operate when
pedal is approximately at its center of travel. If the
footswitch operates within last 1/4" of travel, top or
bottom, it should be adjusted.
NOTE: Footswitch has a 7 second delay timer. If a function is not
activated within 7 seconds after depressing the foot-
switch, reset the footswitch.
3. Ensure that all machine functions are disabled when the
Emergency Stop Button is activated.
4. Check auxiliary power for proper operation. Operate
each function control switch to ensure proper operation
of the auxiliary power system.