16 Do A Test Of The Pothole Protection Device; 17 Do A Test Of The Elevated Travel Speed - Skyjack SJ3215 Operation Manual

Function Tests
4.3-16 Do a test of the pothole protection
device
WARNING
Crush hazard. Make sure all personnel on ground
stay away from the pothole protection device. If
you do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Fall hazard. Use the three points of contact
principle when you use the MEWP ladder to enter
or exit the platform. If you do not obey, there is a
risk of death or serious injury.
1. Push the emergency-stop button.
2. Use the MEWP ladder to exit the platform.
3. Put a block (approximately 3.75 cm (1.5 in)
below the hydraulic and electric tray of the
MEWP .
4. Use the MEWP ladder to enter the platform.
5. Close the gate.
6. Pull the emergency-stop button.
7. Raise the platform until it is at a height of
approximately 4.3 m (14 ft).
8. Drive the MEWP forward or rearward.
Result: The drive function does not operate.
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9. Fully lower the platform.
10. Do steps 1 to 9 again, with the block put below
the battery tray of the MEWP .
Result: The drive function does not operate.
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11. Push the emergency-stop button.
12. Use the MEWP ladder to exit the platform.
13. Remove the block.
SJ3215, SJ3219, SJ3220, SJ3226, SJ4726, SJ4732, SJ4740
Section 4 – Inspections Before Operation
4.3-17 Do a test of the elevated travel
speed
WARNING
Look for overhead obstructions or other possible
hazards around the MEWP when you raise the
platform. Do not lower the platform unless the area
below is clear of personnel and obstructions. If
you do not obey, there is a risk of death or serious
injury.
1. Pull the emergency-stop button.
2. Make sure the path of intended motion is clear.
3. Raise the platform until it is at a height of
approximately 4.3 m (14 ft).
4. Drive the MEWP forward and then rearward.
Result: The MEWP drives slower than when it
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was in the lowered travel position.
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