Operation And Specifications; Introduction; Pre-Operation And Safety Inspection - Upright X Series Service & Parts Manual

Operation and Specifications

2.1 I
NTRODUCTION
2.2 P -O
RE PERATION AND
Page 2-2
This manual covers operation of the X Series Self-Propelled Work Platform. This manual must
be stored on the machine at all times.
S
AFETY
Carefully read, understand and follow all safety rules, operating instructions, labels, and the Scaf-
fold Industry Association's MANUAL OF RESPONSIBILITIES. Perform the following steps each
day before use.
1. Open module covers and inspect for damage, oil leaks, or missing parts.
2. Check the level of the hydraulic oil with the platform fully lowered. Open the Left Module and
remove the reservoir cap. Oil should be visible in the filler screen. Add hydraulic fluid if nec-
essary.
3. Check that fluid level in the batteries is correct. (See "Battery Maintenance" on Page 2-11.)
4. Verify that batteries are charged.
5. Check that A.C. extension cord has been disconnected from the charger.
6. Check that all guardrails are in place with all fasteners properly tightened.
7. Check that the slide-out deck extension is secured with the pin.
8. Inspect the machine thoroughly for cracked welds, loose or missing hardware, hydraulic
leaks, damaged control cable, loose wire connections and wheel bolts.
9. Close and secure module covers.
10. Move the machine, if necessary, to an unobstructed area to allow for full elevation.
11. Pull Chassis Emergency Stop Switch to the ON position.
12. Pull Platform Emergency Stop Switch to the ON position.
13. Turn and hold the Chassis Key
Switch to CHASSIS.
14. Push the Chassis Lift/Lower
Switch to LIFT to elevate the
platform until the Scissor Brace
can be rotated to the vertical
position. Block the elevating
assembly as described on
Page 2-10.
15. Visually inspect the elevating
assembly, lift cylinder, cables
and hoses for cracked welds,
loose hardware, hydraulic leaks,
loose wire connections and
erratic operation. Check for miss-
ing or loose parts.
16. Verify that the depression mech-
anism has deployed into position under each module. Remove the Scissor Brace as
described on Page 2-10.
17. Push the Chassis Lift/Lower Switch to LIFT and fully elevate the platform.
18. Partially lower the platform by pushing the Chassis Lift/Lower Switch to LOWER, and check
operation of the audible lowering alarm.
I
NSPECTION
Chassis Key
Switch
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2.1 - Introduction

Figure 2-1: Chassis Controls
Chassis
LIFT/LOWER
Chassis EMERGENCY
Switch
STOP Switch
X Series Work Platform