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3. Enter the platform, close the gravity gate ,
and attach the lanyard of your fall restraint
(safety harness) to one of the anchor points
‚ (see Figure 8.9).
Figure 8.10
4. Set the Emergency Stop switch ƒ to (ON)
(see Figure 8.10).
5. Turn the Anti-Restart switch „ to ON (see
Figure 8.10).
6. If the engine is at ambient temperature (cold),
hold the Choke Switch … (see Figure 8.10)
up throughout the next step.
7. Turn the Anti-Restart switch „ to START
and hold it there until the engine starts or for
a maximum time of 6 seconds. When the
engine starts, release the key (6) and the
choke switch …, if you used it (see Figure
8.10).
CAUTION
If the engine does not start in 6 seconds, turn
the Anti-Restart switch OFF.and release the
choke. Wait 60 seconds before trying to
restart the engine again. Continual cranking
of the starter motor will only result in its
damage.
The engine should now be running, and the
MHP15J is ready to begin work.
MHP15J – 11995A
Chapter 8. Operation
Moving The Platform
The engine should already be running (as
described earlier in this chapter), before you start
this section.
DANGER
DO NOT operate near energized electrical
conductors. Maintain the (M.S.A.D.),
Minimum Safe Approach Distance to
energized power lines. See the "Electrical
Hazard" section, in this manual for a
complete explanation of the hazards
c o n c e r n i n g e l e c t r i c i t y . M a i n t a i n t h e
clearances shown on the decal attached to
the platform.
Be certain that the space into which you are
about to move the platform, boom, turntable,
and/or chassis is free of obstructions.
ALWAYS look in the direction of movement.
When you operate from the platform control
box, be sure that the lanyard of your fall
restraint is attached to an anchor point on
the platform mount. Also, be sure that
platform gate is closed behind you.
From Ground Control Box
Each of the ways the platform can move is shown in
the following photograph and switch illustration:
The photograph shows the platform switches that
cause the platform or booms to move.
These platform moving switches, ( through ‚),
will produce the movement as indicated by the illus-
tration's in Figure 8.12.
Figure 8.11 - Movement Control, Ground
Control Box
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