Lift Indicator Light; Platform Overload Indicator Light; Choke Switch/Glow Plug Switch; Start Switch - Snorkel S2255RT Operator's Manual

Chapter 6 – Controls
Ÿ Hold the switch downward to lower the platform.
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An alarm will sound as the platform lowers.

Lift Indicator Light

The platform can be raised only when this light is lit.
When this light is not lit the platform will not rise be-
cause: the platform is not level, or the stabilisers are
not set properly.

Platform Overload Indicator Light

All movement is prevented when the light is illumi-
nated. The platform load must be reduced before the
machine will operate.
Choke Switch
(Option gasoline engines only) Hold the choke switch
down at any time you start a gasoline engine that is at
ambient air temperature (a cold engine).
Glow Plug: (Diesel engines only) This is a momentary
contact switch. Press it down and hold, for no longer
than 20 seconds, then release it just before starting the
engine for an engine that is at ambient air temperature
(a cold engine).

Start Switch

Press and hold this switch DOWN to operate the starter
motor of the machine.

Fuel/Electric Switch

Before starting, set the FUEL switch to Fuel (up) or
Electric (down) depending on your machine set up and
which you want to use.

Upper Controls

The upper controls (refer to Figure 6.3) are located
on the control panel in the platform. The upper control
pendant is located at the right front of the platform.
Platform and drive functions can be operated from the
upper controls.
Warning
The potential for an accident increases from improp-
erly driving or steering the aerial platform. Death
or serious injury could result from such accidents.
Make sure the upper control panel is securely fas-
tened inside the platform and facing the front of
the machine.
Avoid driving the platform with the upper controls fac-
ing the rear or side of the machine. In this position the
machine is diffi cult to control because the drive and
steer control movements and their resulting machine
movements will not correspond.
Only operate the upper controls when the upper control
panel is securely fastened inside the platform and facing
the front of the machine. Some machines may have an
optional removable upper control panel. Remove the pin
to remove the panel from the guardrails.
The following are located on the upper control panel:
Ÿ

Emergency stop button

Ÿ Drive/lift selector switch
Ÿ Drive range switch
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Ÿ Joystick to control platform lift, drive, and steer
Ÿ Horn button
Ÿ Platform overload protection light
Ÿ Choke switch
Ÿ Start switch
Ÿ Fuel/electric switch
Emergency Stop Button
The emergency stop (refer to Figure 6.3) is a two-po-
sition, red push button on the front of the upper control
panel.
Ÿ Push the button inward to disconnect power from all
control circuits at the upper controls.
Ÿ Pull the button outward to restore power.
Ÿ Push the emergency stop button inward when
the upper controls are not in use to protect
against unintentional operation.
Note
On ANSI machines, the lower controls override the
upper controls. If the upper control emergency stop
button is engaged, the lower controls can still be used to
operate the aerial platform. On CE/AS/NZS machines,
if one emergency stop is engaged the machine will not
operate.
Lift Indicator Light
Fuel/electric switch
Auto Level Switch
Stabiliser
Manual Switches
Warning Light
Choke Switch
Start Switch
Drive Range
Interlock Switch
Joystick
Emergency Stop Button
Figure 6.3 – Upper Controls
Platform Overload
Protection Light
Drive Indicator Light
Drive/Lift
Selector Switch
Switch
Steer Switch
Horn
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