Operation; Starting The Engine; Travel With The Platform Lowered; Steering - Snorkel SL30SL Operator's Manual

OPERATION

Before operating the work platform, ensure that the Pre-Operation Safety Inspection has been completed
and that any deficiencies have been corrected. Never operate a damaged or malfunctioning machine.
The operator must be thoroughly trained on this machine.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Mount the platform and properly close the entrance.
2. Turn the Key Switch to the Platform position.
3. If the Engine is cold, depress and hold the GLOW PLUG button for approximately 5 seconds.
4. Press green START button, and hold until the Engine is running.

TRAVEL WITH THE PLATFORM LOWERED

1. Check that the route is clear of obstacles (persons, obstructions, holes, drop-offs, bumps, and debris), is
level, and is capable of supporting the wheel loads.
2. Verify that the Engine is started and the Chassis Emergency Stop Switch is ON (pulled out).
3. Mount the platform and properly close the entrance.
4. Check clearances above, below, and to the sides of platform.
5. Twist the Platform Emergency Stop Switch out to the ON position.
6. Start the machine and select DRIVE mode.
NOTE: Choose between standard drive, Hi, Low and extra torque depending on the gradient.
7. High speed selected on the Platform Controls is 2-wheel drive only.Max Torque is Four wheel Drive only.
8. The toggle switch is used to select between HIGH and MEDIUM Speed, HIGH speed should only be used
to cover large distance over firm level ground. It is not intended to be used for precise manouvering or
positioning.
9. Engage the Safety Interlock Trigger and move the Joystick to FORWARD or REVERSE to travel in the
desired direction. The speed of the machine will vary depending on how far from centre the Joystick is
moved.

STEERING

1. Turn the Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.
2. While engaging the Safety Interlock Trigger, push the Steering Switch to RIGHT or LEFT to turn the
wheels in the desired direction. Observe the tires while maneuvering the work platform to ensure proper
direction.
NOTE: Steering is not self-centreing. Wheels must be returned to the straight ahead position by
operating the Steering Switch.

ELEVATING THE PLATFORM

1. Select a firm, level surface.
2. Select LIFT mode.
3. While engaging the Safety Interlock Trigger, push the Joystick forward.
4. If the machine is not level the tilt alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive.
5. If the tilt alarm sounds the platform must first be fully lowered, then elevate the platform approximately
600mm (2ft), stop, press and hold the LEVEL button whilst engaging safety interlock trigger until the tilt
alarm is silenced. Only then can you elevate fully. If the platform is not levelled correctly the tilt alarm will
continue to sound and lift functions will be cut at a height of approximately 2m (6ft).
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