JLG 601S Operator Manual - Manual (Page 39)

SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
3121218 – JLG Lift – 3-7
Platform Station
(See Figure 3-4., Platform Control Console)
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE IF DRIVE SPEED /TORQUE SELECT
SWITCH OPERATES WHEN BOOM IS ABOVE HORIZONTAL.
1. Drive Speed/Torque Select
The machine has a three position switch - The forward
position gives maximum drive speed by shifting the
drive motors to minimum the displacement and giving
high engine when drive controller is moved. The back
position gives maximum torque for rough terrain and
climbing grades by shifting the wheel motors to maxi-
mum displacement and giving high engine speed when
drive controller is moved. The center position allows the
machine to be driven as quietly as possible by leaving
the engine at mid speed and the drive motors in maxi-
mum displacement.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE IF ANY CON-
TROL LEVERS OR TOGGLE SWITCHES CONTROLLING PLATFORM
MOVEMENT DO NOT RETURN TO THE OFF OR NEUTRAL POSITION
WHEN RELEASED.
2. Platform Leveling Override
This switch allows the operator to adjust the level of the
platform.
3. Horn
Supplies electrical power to an audible warning device
when pressed.
4. Power/Emergency Stop
An ON-OFF POWER/EMERGENCY STOP switch and a
separate ENGINE START/AUXILIARY POWER toggle
switch on the platform console supply electrical power
to the starter solenoid, when the ignition switch is placed
in the “ON” position and the ENGINE START switch is
push forward.