Traveling (Grade/Side Slope) - JLG 1850SJ Operation & Safety Manual

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Machine Operation

4.9.1

Traveling Forward and Reverse

At Platform Controls, pull out Emergency Stop switch, start engine, and

activate footswitch.

Position Drive controller to Forward or Reverse as desired.

This machine is equipped with a Drive Orientation Indicator. The yellow light on the

platform control console indicates that the boom is swung beyond the rear drive tires

and the machine may Drive/Steer in the opposite direction from the movement of the

controls. If the indicator is illuminated, operate the Drive function in the following

manner:

Match the black and white direction arrows on both platform control

panel and the chassis to determine the direction the machine will travel.

Push and release the Drive Orientation Override switch. Within 3 seconds,

slowly move the Drive control toward the arrow matching the intended

direction of machine travel. The indicator light will flash during the 3

second interval until the drive function is selected.

4.10 TRAVELING (GRADE/SIDE SLOPE)

4.10.1

Traveling on a Grade

When traveling a grade, maximum braking and traction are obtained with the boom

stowed, in position over the rear (drive) axle, and in line with the direction of travel.

Drive the machine forward when climbing a grade and in reverse when descending a

grade. Do not exceed the machine's maximum rated gradeability.

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