Platform Control Operation - nifty 170SD series Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

4.4

PLATFORM CONTROL OPERATION

4.4.1
PLATFORM CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
ALL MODELS
1) Ensure all red emergency stops are out.
2) Turn key switch at ground control station fully up to platform position.
3) Ensure selector hand valve (if applicable) is turned to platform position, i.e. fully up
4) Battery electric models go to step 11).
DIESEL ENGINE OR Bl ENERGY MODELS ONLY
5) For a cold engine start go to step 6) or for a warm engine start go to step 7).
6) COLD ENGINE: - turn the engine ignition switch (on the platform control box) to the Glow
position (anti-clockwise). This engages the glow plug pre-heat system. Hold for 3-5 seconds
then turn the switch to the Start position (fully clockwise) and the engine will fire.
7) WARM ENGINE: - - turn the main engine ignition switch (on the platform control box) to the
Start position (clockwise) and the engine will fire.
PETROL ENGINE OR PETROL/ELECTRIC MODELS ONLY
8) For a cold engine start go to step 9) or for a warm engine start go to step 10).
9) COLD ENGINE: - (From the ground only) turn the engine fuel tap on and engage the choke
lever. Turn the main engine ignition through ON to ST (Start) and the engine will fire. Return
the choke lever to its normal running position after the engine is started.
10) WARM ENGINE: - Ensure the main engine ignition switch is ON. Turn the 3 position engine
ignition switch to the right and the engine will fire. When released, the selector will return to
the centre, 'OFF' position.
ALL MODELS
11) Depress foot switch or push and hold green power button.
12) Select function and operate hand levers in full accordance with manufacturers Operating and
Safety manual.
13) When not in use return booms to stowed position. Fully raise and stow all outriggers. Turn
key switch at ground control to centre off position, remove key and chock wheels.
English/USA 09/03
NEVER START THE NIFTYLIFT IF YOU SMELL GASOLINE
(PETROL), LIQUID PROPANE OR DIESEL. THESE FUELS ARE
FLAMMABLE.
BEFORE OPERATING THE NIFTYLIFT ENSURE THAT EACH
OPERATOR HAS READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATING
MANUAL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
Operating & Safety Instructions
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