JLG 40RTS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 26)

SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES AND MACHINE CONTROL
3-2 – JLG Sizzor – 3120825
Capacities
Raising platform above horizontal with or without any load
in platform, is based on the following criteria:
1. Machine is positioned on a smooth, firm and level
surface.
2. Load is within manufacturer’s rated capacity.
3. All machine systems are functioning properly.
Stability
This machine, as originally manufactured by JLG and
operated within its rated capacity on a smooth, firm and
level supporting surface, provides a stable aerial platform
for all platform positions.
3.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
RTS SERIES SCISSOR LIFTS MANUFACTURED AFTER AUGUST
26, 1996 ARE EQUIPPED WITH A HYDRAULIC OIL TEMPERATURE
SWITCH THAT SHUTS DOWN THE ENGINE WHEN THE HYDRAU-
LIC OIL REACHES A TEMPERATURE OF APPROXIMATELY 111
DEGREES C (230 DEGREES F). THIS SHUT DOWN IS INTENDED
TO PROTECT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND ITS COMPONENTS
FROM DAMAGE DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT. HEAT MAY BUILD UP
DUE TO EXTENDED DRIVING, IN CONJUNCTION WITH HIGH
AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, ACTIVATING THIS SWITCH AND
SHUTTING DOWN THE MACHINE. IF THE MACHINE SHUTS
DOWN, ALLOW THE HYDRAULIC OIL TO COOL, THEN RESUME
NORMAL OPERATION.
Ground Control Station
DO NOT OPERATE FROM GROUND CONTROL STATION WITH
PERSONNEL IN THE PLATFORM EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY.
PERFORM AS MANY PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKS AND INSPEC-
TIONS FROM THE GROUND CONTROL STATION AS POSSIBLE.
1. Ignition/Emergency Stop - A two-position, red
mushroom shaped switch supplies electrical power
to the Start button when positioned up. When posi-
tioned down, the switch shuts off electrical power to
the ignition circuit, acting as an emergency stop
switch.
NOTE: With the Main Power switch in the off position, the
key can be removed in order to incapacitate the
machine on the jobsite to avoid unauthorized use of
the machine.
2. Platform/Ground Select Switch - A three position
Platform/Ground Select switch supplies operating
power to the platform or ground controls, as
selected. When positioned to platform, the switch
provides power to the platform controls. When posi-
tioned to ground, the switch provides power to the
ground controls. With the power selector switch in
the center off position, power is shut off to both plat-
form and ground controls.
NOTE: With the Platform/Ground Select switch positioned to
ground, engine speed will stay in low at all times.
3. Start Button - A momentary contact, push-button-
type switch that supplies electrical power to the
starter solenoid when the ignition/emergency stop
switch is in the on position and the start button is
depressed.
4. Lift Switch - A three position, momentary contact lift
control switch provides raising and lowering of the
platform when positioned to up or down.
5. High Engine Circuit Breaker (Diesel Engine) - A
push button reset 3 Amp circuit breaker, located at
the ground control panel, returns interrupted power
to the machine functions when depressed.