JLG 80SL Operator Manual - Manual (Page 54)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-4 – JLG Lift – 3121324
4.5 DRIVING THE MACHINE FROM THE
PLATFORM
To activate the drive function, the controller (joystick) has to
be moved forward for forward-drive and back for reverse-
drive. The controller has a neutral zone of about ± 7% of the
total possible moving distance. After reaching the end of the
neutral zone, the drive, brake and motion alarm valves will
be activated and the machine starts to move.
DO NOT DRIVE WITH PLATFORM RAISED EXCEPT ON A SMOOTH, FIRM
AND LEVEL SURFACE FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS AND HOLES.
TO AVOID LOSS OF TRAVEL CONTROL OR UPSET ON GRADES AND SIDE-
SLOPES, DO NOT DRIVE MACHINE ON GRADES OR SIDESLOPES
EXCEEDING THOSE SPECIFIED. REFERENCE FIGURE 4-1., GRADE AND
SIDESLOPE.