JLG T500J Operator Manual - Manual (Page 62)

SECTION 5 - MACHINE OPERATION
5-8 – JLG Lift – 3121197
From the Platform Console (Drive & Set Only)
1. Turn and hold select switch to outrigger position, push and
hold the Drive & Set/Outrigger Enable button, squeeze the
enable trigger and then move controller in the desired direc-
tion to set all the outriggers.
2. The lift is equipped with auto-level. When the lift reaches
level an alarm will sound with three short beeps indicating
that the lift is level. If the auto-level system does not operate
properly, DO NOT operate the machine; have the system
repaired by a qualified service technician.
5.5 PLATFORM
Platform Level Adjustment
NOTE: During normal operation of the machine, the platform will auto-
matically maintain it’s position.
1. To manually Level Up, turn and hold select switch to basket
level position, squeeze the enable switch and then move
controller forward until desired position is reached.
2. To manually Level Down, turn and hold select switch to bas-
ket level position, squeeze the enable switch and then move
controller backward until desired position is reached.
ONLY USE THE PLATFORM LEVELING OVERRIDE FUNCTION FOR SLIGHT LEVELING OF
THE PLATFORM. INCORRECT USE COULD CAUSE THE LOAD/OCCUPANT TO SHIFT OR
FALL. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Platform Rotation (If Equipped)
To rotate the platform to the left or right, use the manually actu-
ated Platform Rotator until desired position is reached.
5.6 BOOM
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE IF ANY CONTROL LEVER OR
TOGGLE SWITCH CONTROLLING PLATFORM MOVEMENT DOES NOT RETURN TO THE
‘OFF’ OR NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN RELEASED.
IF THE PLATFORM DOES NOT STOP WHEN A CONTROL SWITCH OR LEVER IS RELEASED,
USE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH TO STOP THE MACHINE.