Emergency Lowering; Lower Controls; Upper Controls; After Use Each Day - Snorkel A62JRT Operator's Manual

• The input connector is at the rear of the chassis and
the output connector is at the platform on the rotator
guard.
• The maximum working pressure of the line is
1,723 kPa (250 psi).
The air line may be used to conduct fluids such as water
or antifreeze. Contact Snorkel for compatibility information
before using the air line to conduct other fluids.
Caution
Fluid in the air line may damage some air tools or
freeze and damage the line. Drain and blow out the
air line after using it to conduct fluids.
Use the following procedure to drain the air line.
1. Close the input connector on the chassis.
2. Open the output connector at the platform.
3. Raise the booms slightly above horizontal.
4. Open the input connector on the chassis.
5. Allow the fluid to drain from the line.
6. Lower the boom and close both connections.

Emergency Lowering

Warning
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER climb down
the elevating assembly.
Stand clear of the elevating assembly while operating
the Emergency Power System.
The emergency power system can be used to operate
the machine from the lower or upper controls.
Caution
The emergency power system is for emergency
lowering and stowing only. The length of time the
pump can be operated depends on the capacity of the
battery. Do not use this system for normal operation.
Only use the emergency power system if the main power
system fails.

Lower Controls

Use the following procedure to operate the machine using
the emergency power system from the lower controls.
1. Place the battery disconnect switch in the on position.
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2. Place the key in the control selector switch and turn
it to the lower control position.
3. Pull the emergency stop button outward.
4. Hold the ground operation switch in the on position
while holding the engine/emergency power switch in
the emergency power position.
5. Hold the appropriate function toggle switch in the
desired direction.

Upper Controls

For the upper controls to be operational:
• The battery disconnect switch must be in the on
position.
• The emergency stop button at the lower controls must
be in the on position.
• The control selector switch at the lower controls must
be in the upper control position.
Use the following procedure to operate the machine using
the emergency power system from the upper controls.
1. Pull the emergency stop button outward.
2. Turn the start switch on.
3. Step down on the platform foot switch.
4. Hold the engine/emergency power switch in the
emergency power position.
5. Hold the appropriate function toggle switch in the
desired direction.

After Use Each Day

1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Park the machine on a firm level surface, preferably
under cover, secure against vandals, children and
unauthorized operation.
3. Turn the Chassis Key Switch to OFF and remove the
key to prevent unauthorized operation.
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