JLG 800A_AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 69)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3121209 – JLG Lift – 4-7
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
Depress the footswitch to steer machine, push switch left to
steer left, to the right, to steer right.
BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE, MAKE SURE UPPER BOOM IS POSI-
TIONED OVER REAR AXLE. IF BOOM IS OVER FRONT AXLE (STEER
WHEELS), STEER AND DRIVE CONTROLS WILL MOVE IN OPPOSITE
DIRECTION. THE DIRECTION WILL MATCH THE ARROW DECAL OF THE
HAND CONTROLLER WITH THE ARROW DECAL ON THE FRAME.
4.6 PARKING AND STOWING
Park and stow machine as follows:
1. Park machine in travel position; boom lowered over rear,
all access panels and doors closed and secured, igni-
tion off, turntable locked.
2. Check that brakes hold machine in position.
3. Chock wheels front and rear.
4. Turn off SELECT switch and remove key.