JLG 3246E2 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 40)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-4 – JLG Lift – 3120854
MAKE SURE DECK EXTENSION IS LOCKED IN PLACE BEFORE
DRIVING MACHINE.
NOTE: The machine is equipped with a Pothole Protection
System which lowers automatically when the plat-
form is raised or a door is opened. If the pothole pro-
tection does not fully lower, the drive function is cut
out until the platform is completely lowered.
NOTE: When the machine is raised, and a door is opened,
the machine will not drive.
Traveling Forward
1. Place power selector switch at ground control sta-
tion to platform.
2. Position emergency stop switch at platform control
station to on position.
3. Using the speed select switch, select low or high
speed.
4. Squeeze controller (joystick), depressing red trigger
on front of joystick, and move joystick forward for
duration of travel. For additional drive speed, push
the joystick completely forward, this will run the
machine in high drive.
WHEN TRAVELING A GRADE, MAXIMUM TRACTION IS OBTAINED
BY TRAVELING IN REVERSE ON 1932E2. REVERSE TRAVEL
SHOULD BE USED WHEN LOADING ON A TRUCK OR WHEN ADE-
QUATE TRACTION IS NOT ACHIEVED BY TRAVELING FORWARD.
Traveling in Reverse
5. Position power selector switch at ground control sta-
tion to platform.
6. Position emergency stop switch at platform control
station to on position.
7. Squeeze joystick, depressing red trigger on front of
joystick, and move joystick backward (reverse) for
duration of travel. For additional drive speed pull joy-
stick completely back, this will run the machine in
high drive. When driving in reverse only use low
speed.
MAKE SURE DECK EXTENSION IS PINNED IN PLACE BEFORE
DRIVING MACHINE.
4.8 PARKING AND STOWING
NOTE: When parking battery-powered units overnight, bat-
teries should be charged in accordance with instruc-
tions in Section 2 to ensure readiness for the
following workday.
Park and stow machine as follows:
1. Drive machine to a reasonably well-protected and
well-ventilated area.
2. Ensure platform is fully lowered.
3. Position emergency stop switch to off position.
4. If necessary, cover the instruction placards, caution
and warning decals so that they will be protected
from hostile environment.
5. Chock at least two wheels when parking machine for
an extended period of time.
6. Turn switch to off and remove key to disable
machine from unauthorized use.