Start Operation; Activating Base Control Console; Rotating Platform Using Base Control Console; Rotating Turret Using Base Control Console - Skyjack SJ85 AJ Operating Manual

Section 5 – Operation

5.1 Start Operation

5.1-1 Activating base control console

WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points of contact
when using the ladder to mount/dismount platform.
1. Enter platform and close gate/drop bar.
2. On platform control console, pull out emergency
stop button.
3. Dismount from platform.
4. In engine compartment, turn main power
disconnect switch to on position.
5. On base control console, turn off/base/platform
key switch to base position.
6. Pull out emergency stop button.
7. Select start position from start/function enable/
emergency power switch until engine starts.
WARNING
DO NOT over crank the starter. If engine fails to
start after multiple attempts, contact qualified/
competent repair personnel.
5.1-2 Rotating platform using base
control console
1. Activate function enable by selecting and
holding start/function enable/emergency power
switch to function enable position.
2. Push platform rotation switch to either left or
right position. Release switch to stop.
5.1-3 Rotating turret using base control
console
WARNING
When rotating the turret, ensure that there are no
personnel or obstructions in the path of rotation,
including blind spots.
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1. Activate function enable by selecting and
holding start/function enable/emergency power
switch to function enable position.
2. Push turret rotation switch to either clockwise
or counterclockwise position. Release switch to
stop.
NOTE
Turret can be rotated continuously 360 degrees.
5.1-4 Moving jib up and down using base
control console
1. Activate function enable by selecting and
holding start/function enable/emergency power
switch to function enable position.
2. Push jib up/down switch to either up or down
position. Release switch to stop.
5.1-5 Moving riser up and down using
base control console
1. Activate and hold function enable switch by
pushing it to the right.
2. Push riser up/down switch to either up or down
position. Release switch to stop.
5.1-6 Raising or lowering main boom
using base control console
NOTE
Maximum platform capacity varies with boom
position. Indicator lights on the base and platform
control consoles indicate whether platform is in
the "high" or "low" capacity zone.
1. Activate function enable by selecting and
holding start/function enable/emergency power
switch to function enable position.
2. Push main boom raise/lower switch to either
raise or lower position. Release switch to stop.
Start Operation
SJ85 AJ