JLG 18RS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 34)

SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
3-4 – JLG Lift – 3121283
4. Engine Start/ Auxiliary Descent /Function Enable
To start the engine, the switch must be held
"UP" until the engine starts.
To use auxiliary descent, the switch must
be held “DOWN” for duration of Lift Down
Operation.
When the engine is running, the switch
must be held "DOWN" to enable all boom
controls.
WHEN THE MACHINE IS SHUT DOWN THE POWER/EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCH MUST BE POSITIONED TO THE OFF POSITION TO PREVENT
DRAINING THE BATTERIES.
5. Hourmeter
Registers the amount of time the machine
has been in use, with engine running. In
the event of a fault, the hourmeter also dis-
plays the three digit fault code. Refer to
the Service Manual for a listing of fault codes. Addition-
ally, there is a small, red indicator light that will blink
when there is a fault on the machine to draw operator
attention to the display,
6. Power/Emergency Stop Switch
A two-position red mushroom shaped
switch supplies power to Platform/Ground
Select switch when pulled out (on). When
pushed in (off), power is shut off to the Platform/Ground
Select switch.
NOTE: When the Platform/Ground Select Switch is in the center
position, power is shut off to the controls at both operat-
ing stations. Remove the key to prevent the controls from
being actuated. The key is removable in the platform posi-
tion on CE specification machines. The key must be avail-
able to ground personnel in the event of an emergency.
7. Platform/Ground Select Switch
A three position, key operated switch sup-
plies power to the platform control con-
sole when positioned to Platform. With the
switch key positioned in the Ground posi-
tion, power is shut off to platform and only
ground controls are operable.