JLG 18RS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 40)

SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
3-10 – JLG Lift – 3121283
10. Function Speed Control
This control affects the speed of tele-
scope. Turning the knob all the way
counterclockwise until it clicks puts
drive, tower lift and swing into creep
mode.
NOTE: To operate the Main Boom Lift/Swing joy-
stick, pull up on the locking ring below the
handle.
NOTE: The Main Boom Lift/Swing joystick is spring loaded and
will automatically return to neutral (off) position when
released.
11. Main Lift/Swing Controller
Provides main lift and swing.
Push forward to lift up, pull
backward to boom down.
Move right to swing right, move
left to swing left. Moving the
joystick activates switches to
provide the functions selected.
Platform Control Indicator Panel
(See Figure 3-4., Platform Light Panel)
1. AC Generator (If Equipped)
Indicates the generator is in operation.
2. Tilt Alarm Warning Light and Alarm
This illuminator indicates that the chassis is
on a slope. An alarm will also sound when
the chassis is on a slope and the boom is
above horizontal. If lit when boom is raised or extended,
retract and lower to below horizontal then reposition
machine so that it is level before continuing operation. If
the boom is above horizontal and the machine is on a
slope, the tilt alarm warning light will illuminate and an
alarm will sound and CREEP is automatically activated.
NOTE: When the tilt sensor alarm is activated the Drive function
will be disabled if the boom is elevated above horizontal.
IF TILT WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WHEN BOOM IS RAISED OR
EXTENDED, RETRACT AND LOWER TO BELOW HORIZONTAL THEN
REPOSITION MACHINE SO THAT IT IS LEVEL BEFORE EXTENDING
BOOM OR RAISING BOOM ABOVE HORIZONTAL.