3.4
MACHINE OPERATION
Getting Started
The following conditions must be met before the machine can
be operated from either the Ground or Platform Controls:
• Batteries contain enough voltage to operate. Low Battery
warning not indicated on Ground Control Station.
• The Main Power Selector Switch on the Ground Control Sta-
tion must be set for either Ground Control Mode or Plat-
form Control Mode.
• Platform Control Console On/Off Power Switch (Key) must
be set to ON.
• Both Emergency Stop Switches, Ground and Platform Con-
trol must be in the RESET position (out).
• The Machine Status LCD Screen on the Ground Control Sta-
tion indicates normal operating conditions when machine
is powered up.
• Both platform swing-in entry gates must be closed to oper-
ate machine. If one or both gates are opened, all lifting and
driving functions will stop.
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SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION
DO NOT DRIVE MACHINE ON GRADES EXCEEDING
THOSE SPECIFIED IN SECTION 6 - MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
Figure 3-1. Grade and Side Slope
LEVEL
SIDESLOPE
3-3