JLG E45A_AJ ANSI Operator Manual - Manual (Page 44)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-2 – JLG Lift – 3120764
Platform/Ground Select Switch
The Platform/Ground Select switch functions to direct bat-
tery power to the desired control station when the
POWER/EMERGENCY STOP switch is pulled out (on).
With the switch held in the GROUND position battery
power is supplied to the ground control station. When the
switch is in the PLATFORM position, battery power is sup-
plied to the platform control station.
Motor Activation
FOOTSWITCH MUST BE DEPRESSED PRIOR TO ACTIVATING ANY
FUNCTION, OTHERWISE FUNCTION WILL NOT OPERATE.
The motor becomes activated and operates the desired
function when the Emergency Stop switch is pulled out
(on), the Platform/Ground select switch is in the appropri-
ate position and the Footswitch is depressed.
IF A MOTOR MALFUNCTION NECESSITATES UNSCHEDULED
SHUTDOWN, DETERMINE AND CORRECT CAUSE BEFORE
RESUMING ANY OPERATION.
ALWAYS POSITION EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH TO THE ‘OFF’
POSITION (PUSHED IN) WHEN MACHINE IS NOT IN USE.
4.4 TRAVELING (DRIVING)
NOTE: When lower boom is raised above horizontal, or the
upper boom is raised approximately 16 inches
(40.64 cm) above boom rest, the high drive function
will automatically be in low drive.
IF THE MACHINE IS OPERATED AT A VERY SLOW SPEED OR
STALLED WHEN CLIMBING A GRADE OF 20% OR GREATER,
DRIVE FUNCTION WILL STOP. REMOVE FOOT FROM FOOT-
SWITCH, AND DEPRESS FOOTSWITCH TO RESET.
DO NOT DRIVE WITH BOOM ABOVE HORIZONTAL EXCEPT ON A
SMOOTH, FIRM AND LEVEL SURFACE.
TO AVOID LOSS OF TRAVEL CONTROL OR “TIP OVER” ON
GRADES AND SIDE SLOPES, DO NOT DRIVE MACHINE ON
GRADES EXCEEDING THOSE SPECIFIED ON THE SERIAL NUM-
BER PLATE.
DO NOT DRIVE ON SIDESLOPES WHICH EXCEED 5 DEGREES.
AVOID ANY TERRAIN FEATURES WHICH COULD CAUSE THE
MACHINE TO TIPOVER.
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE AND AT
ALL TIMES WHEN DRIVING WITH PLATFORM ELEVATED AND
WHEN DRIVING WITH ANY PART OF MACHINE WITHIN 6 FEET OF
ANY OBSTRUCTION.
BEFORE DRIVING, MAKE SURE BOOM IS POSITIONED OVER
REAR DRIVE AXLE. IF BOOM IS OVER STEER WHEELS, STEER
AND DRIVE CONTROLS WILL MOVE IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS
TO MACHINE MOTION.
Traveling Forward and Reverse
FOOTSWITCH MUST BE DEPRESSED PRIOR TO ACTIVATING ANY
FUNCTION, OTHERWISE FUNCTION WILL NOT OPERATE.
1. If machine is shut down, pull out Emergency Stop at
Ground Controls and place Platform/Ground Select
switch to PLATFORM.
2. At Platform Controls, pull out Emergency Stop
switch and activate footswitch.
3. Position Drive controller to FORWARD or REVERSE
as desired. Angle of controller will determine travel
speed.
4.5 STEERING
Depress footswitch, position thumb switch on Drive/Steer
controller to RIGHT for steering right, or to LEFT for steer-
ing left.
4.6 PLATFORM
Loading From Ground Level
1. Position chassis on a smooth, firm and level surface.