Operation; Travel With Platform Lowered; Steering; Leveling The Platform - Upright SL30SL Service & Parts Manual

M
ACHINE
2.11 O
PERATION
Note: Before operating work platform, ensure
that pre-operation has been completed, any
deficiencies have been corrected and the oper-
ator has been thoroughly trained on this
machine.

Travel With Platform Lowered

1. Verify Chassis Emergency Stop Switch is in the
ON position, turn clockwise or pull up on the but-
ton.
2. After mounting platform, close and latch gate.
Check that guardrails are in position and properly
assembled with fasteners properly torqued.
3. Check that route is clear of persons, obstructions,
holes and drop-offs, and is capable of supporting
the wheel loads.
4. Check clearances above, below and to the sides
of the platform.
5. Turn Controller Emergency Stop Button clock-
wise or pull up to the ON position.
6. Turn Controller Key Switch fully clockwise to start
the engine, releasing the key once the engine
starts.
Note: If the engine is cold, depress the glow plug
button for 6 seconds prior to starting to engage
the glow plugs.
7. Set the Level/Drive/Lift Switch to the DRIVE posi-
tion and the Drive/Lift Speed Range to HIGH
TORQUE.
8. Grasp the Control Lever so the Interlock Lever is
depressed (releasing the Interlock Lever cuts the
power to Controller). Slowly push or pull the Con-
trol Lever to FORWARD or REVERSE to travel in
the desired direction. The farther you push or pull
the Control Lever from center, the faster the
machine will travel.
9. While moving, push the Drive/Lift Speed Range
Switch to HIGH SPEED for travel on level sur-
faces or to HIGH TORQUE for climbing grades or
traveling in confined areas.

Steering

1. Push the Steering Switch RIGHT or LEFT to turn
the wheels. Observe the tires while maneuvering
to ensure proper direction.
Note: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels must
be returned to the straight ahead position by
operating the Steering Switch.
SL26/30SL Work Platform
P
REPARATION
& O
PERATION

Leveling The Platform

Turn Level/Drive/Lift switch to LEVEL. Center bubble
in bubble level using fore/aft and left/right switches.
To level the platform, it may be necessary to elevate
the platform slightly.

Raising and Lowering The Work

Platform
W A R N I N G
!
LOOK up and around for obstructions before
performing the lift function.
DO NOT elevate the platform unless the work
platform is on a firm, level surface.
DO NOT operate the work platform within 10
feet of any electrical lines. THIS MACHINE IS
NOT INSULATED.
NEVER enter the Elevating Assembly while the
platform is elevated.
1. Position the Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.
2. While depressing the Interlock Lever, push the
Control Lever slowly to UP to raise the platform.
Pushing the Control Lever farther increases the
lift speed. If the platform does not elevate above
the interlock height, about 2.44 m (8 ft.), fully
lower platform and re-level.
3. When the work task is completed, position the
Level/Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT and lower the plat-
form by pulling back on the Control Lever until the
platform is fully lowered.

Travel With Work Platform Elevated

W A R N I N G
!
Travel with platform elevated ONLY on firm,
level surfaces.
Note: The work platform will travel at reduced
speed when in the elevated position. Elevated
drive can be obtained only if both axles are par-
allel to each other.
1. Check that the route is clear of persons, obstruc-
tions, holes and drop-offs and is capable of sup-
porting the wheel loads.
2. Check clearances above, below and to the sides
of platform.
3. Position the Drive/Lift Switch to the DRIVE posi-
tion.
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