JLG G5-18A Operation Manual page 8

Table of Contents
Section 3 - Controls and Indicators
3.1 General..............................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Controls ............................................................................................................3-2
3.3 Steer Modes ................................................................................................. 3-20
3.4 Operator Seat .............................................................................................. 3-21
3.5 Boom Angle and Extension Indicators ............................................... 3-24
3.6 Reverse Sensing System .......................................................................... 3-25
Section 4 - Operation
4.1 Engine ...............................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Operating with a Non-Suspended Load...............................................4-5
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Park Brake..................................................................................................3-4
Parking Procedure..................................................................................3-5
Ignition .......................................................................................................3-6
Transmission Control Lever ................................................................3-7
Load Stability Indicator - LSI (2505H) ..............................................3-8
LSI Override Switch (2505H) ............................................................ 3-10
Steering Column Adjuster (if equipped) ..................................... 3-11
Instrument Panel ................................................................................. 3-12
Joystick .................................................................................................... 3-14
Right Hand Console............................................................................ 3-16
Accessory Control Lever (if equipped)......................................... 3-18
Reversing Fan (if equipped)............................................................. 3-19
Steer Mode Change ............................................................................ 3-20
Operator Presence (CE & AUS) ........................................................ 3-21
Adjustments .......................................................................................... 3-22
Seat Belt .................................................................................................. 3-23
Starting the Engine ................................................................................4-1
Cold Weather Starting ..........................................................................4-2
Battery Boosted Starting......................................................................4-3
Normal Engine Operation ...................................................................4-4
Shut-Down Procedure ..........................................................................4-4
Lift Load Safely ........................................................................................4-5
Before Picking Up a Load.....................................................................4-5
Transporting a Load ..............................................................................4-6
Leveling Procedure................................................................................4-6
Placing a Load..........................................................................................4-7
Disengaging a Load...............................................................................4-7
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