JLG 1250AJP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 69)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3121170 – JLG Lift – 4-15
Traveling Forward and Reverse
1. At Platform Controls, pull out Emergency Stop switch, start
engine, and activate footswitch.
2. Position Drive controller to FORWARD or REVERSE as desired.
This machine is equipped with a Drive Orientation Indicator. The
yellow light on the platform control console indicates that the
boom is swung beyond the rear drive tires and the machine may
Drive/Steer in the opposite direction from the movement of the
controls. If the indicator is illuminated, operate the Drive function
in the following manner:
1. Match the black and white direction arrows on both plat-
form control panel and the chassis to determine the direc-
tion the machine will travel.
2. Push and release the Drive Orientation Override switch.
Within 3 seconds, slowly move the Drive control toward the
arrow matching the intended direction of machine travel.
The indicator light will flash during the 3 second interval
until the drive function is selected.
4.8 STEERING
Position thumb switch on Drive/Steer controller to RIGHT for
steering right, or to LEFT for steering left.
4.9 EXTENDING THE AXLES
NOTE: The operator must be driving the machine (forward or reverse) in
order to extend the axles.
Position the Axle Extend switch to extend the axles or to retract
to retract the axles.
4.10 PLATFORM
Platform Level Adjustment
ONLY USE THE PLATFORM LEVELING OVERRIDE FUNCTION FOR SLIGHT LEVELING OF
THE PLATFORM. INCORRECT USE COULD CAUSE THE LOAD/OCCUPANTS TO SHIFT OR
FALL. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
NOTE: Platform Leveling is active during all functions except during
main boom telescope operations.
During normal operation of the machine, the platform will auto-
matically maintain it’s position. To manually Level Up or Down -
Position the Platform/Level control switch Up or Down and hold
until the desired platform position is obtained.