JLG 2658E3 ANSI Operator Manual - Manual (Page 55)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3120761 – JLG Sizzor – 4-3
powered deck extension functions are selected simultane-
ously, no function will operate. If this occurs, pause, then
press only one of the function switches to activate the
function.
DO NOT LIFT DOWN WITHOUT COMPLETELY RETRACTING THE
PLATFORM EXTENSION.
4.5 PLATFORM EXTENSION
Manual Platform Extension
The machine is equipped with a mechanically extendible
deck, which adds 3 feet (0.9 meters) to the front of the
platform, giving the operator better access to worksites.
To extend the deck, squeeze the release lever on the han-
dle on the right side of the platform to release the lock pin,
then use the handle and handrail to push the extendible
deck out. To retract the deck, squeeze the release lever to
release the lock pin and use the handle and handrail to
pull and retract the deck. Be sure the lock pin is locked in
place after the deck is retracted. Maximum capacity of the
deck extension is 250 lb. (113 kg) - 1 person.
IMPORTANT
IF THE MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL PIPE
R A C K S , T H E P L AT F O R M E X T E N S I O N M U S T B E I N T H E
RETRACTED POSITION WHEN THE PIPE RACKS ARE LOADED.
FAILURE TO RETRACT THE PLATFORM EXTENSION COULD
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PLATFORM EXTENSION.
Powered Deck Extension (If Equipped -
Models 2033E3, 2046E3, 2646E3, and
2658E3)
The models listed above may be equipped with a hydrau-
lically-powered extendible deck, which adds either 4 feet
(1.2 meters) or 6 feet (1.8 meters) to the front of the plat-
form, giving the operator better access to worksites. if
operating from the ground controls, position the Powered
Deck Extension switch to extend or retract, as required,
and hold until the deck is either fully extended or fully
retracted. If operating from the platform controls, press
the Powered Deck Extension switch and move the joystick
forward and hold until the powered deck extension is fully
extended or move the joystick backward and hold until the
powered deck extension is fully retracted. The Powered
Deck Extension switch is part of the enable circuit, which
supplies power to the Powered Deck Extension switch
and the joystick for 3 seconds after the Powered Deck
Extension switch is pressed. If the joystick is not activated
within 3 seconds after the Powered Deck Extension switch
is pressed, power is removed from the switch and joystick
and the switch must be pressed again before activating
the joystick. When the joystick is returned to the center off
position, the operator has 3 seconds to re-activate the joy-
stick or select another function before power is removed
by the enable circuit. Do not try to operate the drive, lift,
and Powered Deck Extension functions simultaneously. If
the drive, lift, and Powered Deck Extension functions are
selected simultaneously, no function will operate. If this
occurs, pause, then press only one of the function
switches to activate the function. Maximum capacity of the
4 ft. (1.2 m) powered deck extension is 750 lb. (340 kg) - 2
persons. Maximum capacity of the 6 ft. (1.8 m) powered
deck extension is 350 lb. (159 kg) - 2 person.
IMPORTANT
IF THE MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWERED DECK EXTEN-
SION AND THE OPTIONAL FOLD-DOWN RAILS, THE RAILS MUST
BE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION BEFORE RETRACTING THE
POWER DECK EXTENSION
4.6 STEERING
To steer the machine, the thumb operated steer control
switch on the controller handle is positioned to the right
for traveling right, or to the left for traveling left. When
released, the switch will return to the center-off position
and the wheels will remain in the previously selected posi-
tion. To return the wheels to the straightened position, the
switch must be activated in the opposite direction until the
wheels are centered.
4.7 TRAVELING (DRIVING)
NOTE: Units equipped with optional tilt cutout, verify that
drive and lift functions are cutout when the platform
is elevated and the tilt alarm is activated.
D O N O T D R I V E W I T H P L AT FO R M R A I S E D E X C EP T O N A
SMOOTH, FIRM AND LEVEL SURFACE FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS
AND HOLES.
TO AVOID LOSS OF TRAVEL CONTROL OR UPSET ON GRADES
AND SIDESLOPES, DO NOT DRIVE MACHINE ON GRADES OR
S I D E S L O P E S E X C E E D I N G T H O S E S P E C I F I E D F O R T H E
MACHINE.
TRAVEL GRADES IN LOW DRIVE SPEED ONLY. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE AND AT ALL TIMES WHEN
DRIVING WITH PLATFORM ELEVATED AND ESPECIALLY WHEN
DRIVING WITH ANY PART OF MACHINE WITHIN 6 FEET (1.8
METERS) OF AN OBSTRUCTION.
SELECTION OF MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS WHEN TRAVELING UP A
GRADE CAN CAUSE AN OVERCURRENT SHUTDOWN TO OCCUR.
IF THIS SHOULD HAPPEN, LET THE CONTROL HANDLE RETURN
TO NEUTRAL, THEN PAUSE FOR 3-5 SECONDS TO ALLOW THE