JLG R6 - Manual (Page 49)

SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND OPERATION
3121684 – JLG Lift – 3-17
Raising And Lowering Platform
1. If the machine was shut down, place the key selector
switch to the desired position (platform or ground).
2. Position emergency stop switches, one at the platform
and one at the ground control station to the ON posi-
tion.
3. Position the lift/drive
select switch to lift.
(Item 10 - Figure 3-7.)
4. Squeeze and hold the
trigger switch, and
move the joystick back
(platform up - white arrow direction) or move the joy-
stick forward (platform down - black arrow direction)
and hold until desired elevation is reached. Releasing
the trigger switch or moving the joystick back to it’s
center position will stop the function being operated.
(Item 1 and 3 - Figure 3-8.)
NOTE: To ensure proper operation of the desired platform func-
tion, move the joystick in the direction of the black or
white arrow that matches the color of the arrow on the
chassis for the intended direction of travel.
Overload Indicator -
(Item 6 - Figure 3-7.)
Indicates the platform has been over-
loaded. An audible alarm will also signal
when the platform is overloaded.
NOTE: If the Overload Indicator is illuminated, all functions will
be prevented from the platform controls. Reduce the
weight in the platform to not exceed the rated workload
indicated on the capacity decal, or fully lower the plat-
form using the ground controls, or manual descent.
Tilt Indicator Warning Light and Alarm
(Item 7 - Figure 3-7.)
A red warning light on the control panel illu-
minates and an audible alarm sounds when
the chassis is at or beyond the tilt cutout set-
tings.
IF THE TILT INDICATOR WARNING LIGHT/ALARM IS ACTIVATED WHEN PLAT-
FORM IS RAISED LOWER PLATFORM AND DRIVE TO A SMOOTH FIRM LEVEL
SURFACE.