JLG 15AMI Operator Manual - Manual (Page 44)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-6 – JLG Lift – 3121212
THE FRONT CASTER WHEELS SHOULD BE RELIEVED OF THE
MACHINES WEIGHT ENOUGH SO THE MACHINE DOES NOT ROLL IN
ANY DIRECTION. IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ELE-
VATE THE PLATFORM UNTIL THE FLOOR BRAKE IS OPERATING
PROPERLY.
2. To disengage the floor brake, apply pressure to the
release rod or lift up on the floor brake pedal.
Platform Loading
The platform maximum rated load capacity is shown on a plac-
ard located on the platform control panel and is based upon the
following criteria.
Maximum capacity for each model is as follows:
Platform Operation
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RAISE THE PLATFORM UNLESS THE FLOOR
BRAKE IS PROPERLY SET AND MACHINE IS ON A SMOOTH, FIRM,
LEVEL SURFACE.
BEFORE AND WHILE RAISING THE PLATFORM, CHECK CLEARANCES
ABOVE AND AROUND PLATFORM AND MAST TO ENSURE ADEQUATE
CLEARANCE OF SURROUNDING OBJECTS AND PERSONNEL.
1. Enter platform and close the gate/slide bar.
NOTE: On platform control box the FUNCTION ENABLE (green
button) must be depressed simultaneously with either the
PLATFORM UP or PLATFORM DOWN button in order for
these functions to work.
2. To raise the platform up, depress the FUNCTION ENABLE
BUTTON (green) and PLATFORM UP button (top, white
button) on the platform control panel simultaneously.
Upon reaching desired elevation level release PLATFORM
UP and FUNCTION ENABLE buttons.
ENSURE AREA BENEATH PLATFORM IS FREE OF PERSONNEL AND
OBSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO LOWERING PLATFORM.
Table 4-1. Maximum Platform Capacity.
PLATFORM CAPACITY
MODEL (All Platforms
Except Extendible)
Extendible Platform
(Option)
15AMI-AC/DC 350 lb.(160 kg) 300 lb. (135 kg)