JLG 500RTS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 28)

SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MACHINE CONTROL
3-4 – JLG Lift – 3120828
4. Tilt Alarm Warning Horn (Optional on 400 RTS) -
The Tilt Alarm Warning Horn is activated by the Tilt
Alarm Switch when the chassis is on a severe slope
(over 5° on the 400RTS and 2° on the 500RTS) with
the platform raised.
IF TILT ALARM IS ON WHEN PLATFORM IS RAISED, LOWER
PLATFORM COMPLETELY, THEN REPOSITION MACHINE SO
THAT IT IS LEVEL BEFORE RAISING PLATFORM.
5. Tilt Alarm Warning Light (If Equipped) - A warning
light on the control console that lights when the
chassis is on a severe slope (over 5° on the 400RTS
and 2° on the 500RTS).
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE IF
TOGGLE SWITCHES DO NOT RETURN TO THE CENTER OFF
POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
6. Lift Switch - The lift toggle switch provides for rais-
ing and lowering the platform when positioned to up
or down.
7. Engine Speed Switch - A two position engine
speed control switch provides the operator either
high or low engine rpm as required.
8. Pump Speed Switch - A two position pump speed
control switch allows the operator to select low (one
pump section operating) or high (both pump sec-
tions operating) speed pump operation.
NOTE: HIGH ENGINE speed, high drive speed (SPEED),
and HIGH PUMP speed functions will cut-out when
platform is raised above stowed position, leaving
only low function speeds available until platform is
lowered completely.
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE IF HIGH DRIVE SPEED, HIGH
ENGINE SPEED, AND HIGH PUMP SPEED FUNCTIONS OPERATE
WHEN PLATFORM IS RAISED ABOVE THE STOWED POSITION.
Figure 3-2. Platform Control Station