JLG 26MRT ANSI Operator Manual - Manual (Page 31)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
3120790 – JLG Sizzor – 4-3
4.5 PLATFORM EXTENSION
The machine is equipped with a mechanically extendable
deck, which adds 3 feet (0.9 meters) to the front of the
platform, giving the operator better access to worksites.
To extend the deck, squeeze the release lever on the han-
dle on the left side of the platform to release the lock pin,
then use the handle and handrail to push the extendable
deck out. To retract the deck, squeeze the release lever to
release the lock pin and use the handle and handrail to
pull and retract the deck. Be sure the lock pin is locked in
place after the deck is retracted. Maximum capacity of the
deck extension is 250 lbs. (113 kg).
DO NOT ‘LIFT DOWN’ WITHOUT COMPLETELY RETRACTING THE
PLATFORM EXTENSION.
4.6 STEERING
To steer the machine, the thumb operated steer control
switch on the controller handle is positioned to the right
for traveling right, or to the left for traveling left. When
released, the switch will return to the center-off position
and the wheels will remain in the previously selected posi-
tion. To return the wheels to the straightened position, the
switch must be activated in the opposite direction until the
wheels are centered.
4.7 TRAVELING
D O N O T D R I V E W I T H P LATF OR M R A I S E D E X C E P T ON A
SMOOTH, FIRM AND LEVEL SURFACE FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS
AND HOLES.
TO AVOID LOSS OF TRAVEL CONTROL OR UPSET ON GRADES
AND SIDESLOPES, DO NOT DRIVE MACHINE ON GRADES OR
SIDESLOPES EXCEEDING THOSE SPECIFIED ON CAUTION
PLACARD AT PLATFORM.
TRAVEL GRADES IN “LOW” DRIVE SPEED ONLY. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE AND AT ALL TIMES WHEN
DRIVING WITH PLATFORM ELEVATED AND ESPECIALLY WHEN
DRIVING WITH ANY PART OF MACHINE WITHIN 6 FEET (1.8 M) OF
AN OBSTRUCTION.
Traveling Forward
1. Place the power selector switch at the ground con-
trol station to platform.
2. Position the emergency stop switch at the platform
control station to the on position.
3. Press the enable switch and move the drive control-
ler forward and hold for the duration of travel. Drive
speed is determined by the distance the control
handle is moved from the center off position. The
drive controller is part of the enable circuit, which
supplies power to the drive controller for 3 seconds
after the enable switch is pressed. If the drive con-
troller is not activated within 3 seconds after the
enable switch is pressed, power is removed from the
drive controller and the enable switch must be
pressed again before activating the controller. When
the drive controller is returned to the center off posi-
tion, the operator has 3 seconds to re-activate the
controller before power is removed by the enable
circuit. For additional drive speed, position the high
engine speed switch to high while operating in the
drive forward mode.
Traveling in Reverse
1. Position the power selector switch at the ground
control station to platform.
2. Position the emergency stop switch at the platform
control station to the on position.
3. Press the enable switch and move the drive control-
ler rearward (reverse) and hold for the duration of
travel. Drive speed is determined by the distance the
control handle is moved from the center off position.
The drive controller is part of the enable circuit,
which supplies power to the drive controller for 3
seconds after the enable switch is pressed. If the
drive controller is not activated within 3 seconds
after the enable switch is pressed, power is removed
from the controller and the enable switch must be
pressed again before activating the drive controller.
When the drive controller is returned to the center off
position, the operator has 3 seconds to re-activate
the controller before power is removed by the
enable circuit. Do not activate the high engine speed
switch when traveling in reverse.