Prestart Checks; Operator's Checklist - Skyjack SJ-7027 Operating, Maintenance And Parts Manual

17. Depress and hold the Engine Start Push-Button
until the engine starts, then release. DO NOT
over crank the starter. Release the Engine Choke
Push-button.
Using the Base Controls:
18. Raise the platform with the "Up" Selector Switch
on the Base Control Box until the open height
between scissors center pins is approximately
18" (45.72cm).
19. Unlatch and carefully swing down the safety bar.
Follow procedure on safety bar decal to properly
position safety bar.
Warning
Crushing Hazard
DO NOT reach through scissor assembly without the
safety bar properly positioned. Failure to avoid this
hazard will result in death or serious injury!
20. Slowly lower the platform with "Down" Selector
Switch on the Base Control Box until the scissors
assembly is firmly resting on the safety bar.
21. Inspect all hoses, fittings, wires, valves, etc. for
leaks, loose or missing parts, hidden damage,
and foreign material.
22. Raise the platform with the Up Switch until the
open height between scissors center pins is
approximately 18" (45.72cm).
23. Carefully swing up safety bar and lock in
position.
24. Again, raise the platform with the Up Switch until
the platform has reached maximum working
height.
Note
Refer to Table 1-1. Specifications and Features for
proper lift and lowering times.
25. Use the Down Switch to lower the platform to
it's fully lowered position.
26. Your SKYJACK Model is now ready for use by
an authorized, qualified operator who has read
and completely understands ALL of Section 2,
OPERATION in this manual.
SJ-600 Series Engine Powered
Operating Procedures

Prestart Checks

1. Carefully read and completely understand ALL
of Section 2, OPERATION in this manual and
ALL warnings and instruction decals on the work
platform.
2. Check for any obstacles around the work
platform and in the path of travel such as holes,
drop offs, debris, ditches and soft fill.
3. Check overhead clearances.
4. Make sure all guardrails are in place and locked
in position.

OPERATOR'S CHECKLIST

INSPECT AND/OR TEST THE FOLLOWING DAILY
OR AT BEGINNING OF EACH SHIFT
1. OPERATING AND EMERGENCY CONTROLS.
2. SAFETY DEVICES AND LIMIT SWITCHES.
3. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE DEVICES.
4. TIRES AND WHEELS.
5. OUTRIGGERS (IF EQUIPPED) AND OTHER STRUCTURES.
6. AIR, HYDRAULIC AND FUEL SYSTEM(S) FOR LEAKS.
7. LOOSE OR MISSING PARTS.
8. CABLES AND WIRING HARNESSES.
9. PLACARDS, WARNINGS, CONTROL MARKINGS AND
OPERATING MANUALS.
10. GUARDRAIL SYSTEM, INCLUDING LOCKING PINS.
11. ENGINE OIL LEVEL (IF SO EQUIPPED).
12. BATTERY FLUID LEVEL.
13. HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR LEVEL.
14. COOLANT LEVEL (IF SO EQUIPPED).
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION AND
TRAINING. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
COULD RESULT FROM IMPROPER USE
OF THIS EQUIPMENT!
June 2001
Warning
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