JLG 460SJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 67)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3121216 – JLG Lift – 4-9
Traveling Forward or Reverse
1. With engine running, depress footswitch and position
DRIVE control to FORWARD and hold for the duration of for-
ward travel desired.
NOTE: When DRIVE or STEER functions are being operated there is an
interlock which prevents operation of boom functions.
2. Depress footswitch and position DRIVE control to REVERSE
and hold for duration of reverse travel desired.
3. Depress footswitch and position STEER control to RIGHT for
traveling right and LEFT for traveling left.
4. To obtain maximum travel speed, position the DRIVE con-
troller to FAST and activate the following switches:
Position DRIVE SPEED/TORQUE SELECT switch to FAST. (For-
ward Position)
5. Prior to stopping the machine, position switches as follows:
Position DRIVE SPEED/TORQUE SELECT switch to LOW.
(Backward Position)
6. For traveling up grades, position switches as follows:
Position DRIVE SPEED/TORQUE SELECT switch to HIGH.
NOTE: For smoother operation when driving with fully extended
boom, place DRIVE control to SLOW before stopping.
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 func-
tion 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.