Elevated; Levelling; Platform Rotate; Hydraulic Platform Rotate - Snorkel A38E Operator's Manual

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3.4
pull the Joystick to FORWARD or REVERSE
to travel in the desired direction. The farther
you push or pull the Joystick from the centre
the faster the machine will travel.
5. To "STEER" the A38E activate the Interlock
Switch while pushing the Steering Switch
LEFT or RIGHT to turn the wheels. Observe
the tyres while manoeuvring to ensure proper
direction.
NOTE:
Steering is not self-centring. The wheels must be
returned to the straight ahead position by operating
the Steering Switch.
TRAVEL WITH WORK PLATFORM

ELEVATED

A W A R N I N G A
Travel with platform elevated ONLY on firm and
level surfaces. Platform motion is exaggerated
while travelling on uneven surfaces.
NOTE:
The Work Platform will travel at reduced speed when
in the elevated position.
1. Check that the route is clear of persons,
obstructions, pot holes or ledges and is
capable of supporting the wheel loads. Also,
check that the clearances above, below and to
the side of the Work Platform are sufficient.
2. Operate the Drive function switch.
3. Grasp the Joystick so that the Interlock Switch
is depressed (releasing this Interlock Switch
will cut power to the Joystick). Slowly push or
pull the Joystick to FORWARD or REVERSE
to travel in the desired direction. The farther
you push or pull the Joystick from the center
the faster the machine will travel.
A CAUTION A
If the machine comes to a halt and the Tilt
Alarm sounds, immediately lower the Platform
and move the machine to a level location
before re-elevating the Platform.
PLATFORM LEVELLING
NOTE:
The Levelling function will only work when the Boom
Rest Limit Switch has been activated i.e. when the
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Operation
Booms are stowed.
The platform can be levelled from the Upper controls
using the levelling function, operate and hold the
levelling switch on the upper control box (see fig3-
1) while moving the joystick forward or back to level
the platform. The switch should be operated in short
bursts to level the platform slowly.

PLATFORM ROTATE

Some machines are equipt with a platform rotate
function. The platform can be rotated 150 degrees,
75 degrees either side of the boom using the
following methods depending on machine platform
type.
NOTE: Hydraulic platform rotate and manual
platform rotate function is an option, machines
without these options are fitted with fixed
Platforms.

HYDRAULIC PLATFORM ROTATE

1. Ensure the 'CONTROL SELECTION
KEYSWITCH' is selected to 'UPPER
CONTROL' and both emergency stop buttons
are released (twisted clockwise).
2. Enter Platform through the entrance at the side
of the A38E and ensure that the drop bar is in
the lowered position. Lock the Entry Step in
the raised position.
LOOK up and around for obstructions before
performing the platform rotate function.
ENSURE that the platform is clear of the Chassis
and the Step is in the raised position before
engaging the rotate operation.
3. Operate the Platform Rotate switch, ensuring
the selection light illuminates (refer to figure
3-1).
4. Grasp the Joystick so that the Interlock Switch
is depressed (releasing this Interlock Switch
will cut power to the Joystick).
Note: Machines supplied to Australia require that the
operation of the Function Selector switch must
be 'held' on until after the Joystick Interlock
Switch is depressed. Every time the Joystick
Interlock Switch is released, the Function
Select and 'hold' sequence must be repeated.
A W A R N I N G A
A38E Work Platform