Ground Operation Switch; Rotation Switch; Riser Boom Elevation Switch; Main Boom Elevation Switch - Snorkel AB60J Operator's Manual

Chapter 6 – Controls

Riser Boom Elevation Switch

Boom Extension Switch

Rotation Switch

Throttle Switch

Ground Operation Switch

The ground operation switch (refer to Figure 6.2) is used
to operate the machine from the lower controls. The
switch is spring returned to the off position.
Hold the ground operation switch upward continually

to operate the machine from the lower controls.
The engine speed increases when the switch is held

upward.
Rotation Switch
The rotation switch (refer to Figure 6.2) is used to rotate
the turntable in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
The switch is spring returned to the center off position.
Hold the switch to the left to rotate the turntable

clockwise.
Hold the switch to the right to rotate the turntable

counterclockwise.
Riser Boom Elevation Switch
The riser boom elevation switch (refer to Figure 6.2) is
used to raise or lower the riser boom. The switch is spring
returned to the center off position.
Hold the switch upward to raise the riser boom.

Hold the switch downward to lower the riser boom.

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Main Boom Elevation Switch

Fuel Switch
Circuit Breaker Reset Buttons
Figure 6.2 – Lower Controls

Jib Articulation Switch

Platform Rotation
Switch
Platform Level
Switch
Emergency Stop Button
Start Switch
Main Boom Elevation Switch
The main boom elevation switch (refer to Figure 6.2) is
used to raise or lower the main boom. The switch is spring
returned to the center off position.
Hold the switch upward to raise the main boom.

Hold the switch downward to lower the main boom.

Boom Extension Switch
The boom extension switch (refer to Figure 6.2) is used
to extend or retract the tip boom. The switch is spring
returned to the center off position.
Hold the switch upward to extend the tip boom.

Hold the switch downward to retract the tip boom.

Jib Articulation Switch
The jib switch (refer to Figure 6.2) is used to raise or
lower the jib. The switch is spring returned to the center
off position.
Hold the switch upward to raise the jib.

Hold the switch downward to lower the jib.


Boom Speed Knob

The boom speed knob (refer to Figure 6.2) is used to
control the speed of the following boom functions:
Control Selector
Switch
Boom Speed
Knob
Engine/Emergency
Power Switch
Ground Operation
Switch
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