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Operator's Manual
135 - RJ
ILLUSTRATION No.
ART_6378
Meets requirements of ANSI A92.20-2020 and CSA B354.6-2019.
Part # 96908
February 2025
Serial Number Range 15100000 - Up

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual 135 - RJ ILLUSTRATION No. ART_6378 Meets requirements of ANSI A92.20-2020 and CSA B354.6-2019. Part # 96908 February 2025 Serial Number Range 15100000 - Up...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    February 2025 Revision History Date Reason for Update February 2025 New Release MEC Aerial Work Platforms 1401 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630 USA Toll Free: 1-877-632-5438 Phone: 1-559-842-1500 Fax: 1-559-842-1520 info@MECawp.com www.MECawp.com 135 - RJ - Operator’s Manual - 96908...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    February 2025 Table of Contents Section 1 - Introduction . Introduction � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Section 2 - Safety Safety � � � �...

  • Page 4: Section 1 - Introduction

    Your MEC Aerial Work Platform has been designed, built, and tested to provide safe, dependable service. Only authorized, trained and qualified personnel shall be allowed to operate or service the machine.

  • Page 5: Section 2 - Safety

    For your safety and the safety of those around you, you must operate your machine as instructed in this manual. MEC designs aerial work platforms to safely and reliably position personnel, along with their necessary tools and materials, at overhead work locations. The owner/user/operator of the machine should not accept responsibility for the operation of the machine unless properly trained.

  • Page 6: Safety Alert Symbols & Fall Protection

    Section 2 - Safety February 2025 Safety Alert Symbols & Fall Protection MEC manuals and decals use symbols, colors and signal words to help you recognize important safety, operation and maintenance information. RED and the word DANGER – Indicates an imminently hazardous...

  • Page 7: Section 3 - Specifications

    Meets requirements of ANSI A92.20-2020 and CSA B354.6-2019. Allowable ambient temperature range: -20°F to 120°F (-29°C to 49°C). Consult with MEC for operation outside of this range. Working Height adds 6 feet (2 meters) to platform height. Weight may increase with certain options.

  • Page 8: Section 4 - Hazards

    Section 4 - Hazards February 2025 Electrocution Hazard Electrocution Hazard ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! THIS MACHINE IS NOT INSULATED! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY will result from contact with or inadequate clearance from any electrically charged conductor. You must maintain a CLEARANCE OF AT LEAST 10 FEET (3.05 meters) ART_6091 DANGER between any part of the machine, or its load, and any electrical line or...
  • Page 9 Section 4 - Hazards February 2025 5000 V Max. volts Higher voltage 20000 V Min. volts 15000 V 10000 V 5000 V Lower voltage Min. volts (b) Avoid simultaneous contact across (a) Affected area areas of high potential difference CLEARANCES FROM LIVE AERIAL CONDUCTORS Spotter required No go zone...
  • Page 10 Section 4 - Hazards February 2025 When working in the area of energized conductors the user shall direct and the operator shall comply with the requirements to: 1) Stay at least 10 feet (3.05 meters) away from power lines with any part of their body, conductive object or any part of the MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform).

  • Page 11: Tip-Over Hazards

    DO NOT exceed the maximum platform capacity. The weight of options and accessories will reduce the rated platform capacity and must be factored into the total platform load. Refer to the decals on the options or contact MEC. Driving: DO NOT drive the machine on a slope that exceeds the maximum uphill or downhill slope rating.
  • Page 12 NEVER alter or disable any machine components. DO NOT replace any part of the machine with anything except MEC-supplied or MEC-approved parts. NEVER use ladders or scaffolds in the platform or allow them to touch any part of the machine.

  • Page 13: Fall & Collision Hazards

    Section 4 - Hazards February 2025 Fall & Collision Hazards Fall Hazards DO NOT sit, stand or climb on the platform guard rails. Maintain a firm footing on the platform floor at all times. Keep the platform floor clear of debris. DO NOT fasten a fall restraint lanyard or fall arrest lanyard or fall arrest to an ILLUSTRATION No.

  • Page 14: Additional Safety Hazards

    Section 4 - Hazards February 2025 Additional Safety Hazards Explosion and Fire Hazards • DO NOT operate the machine in hazardous locations or locations where potentially flammable or explosive gases or particles may be present. Damaged Machine Hazards • Conduct a thorough pre-start inspection of the machine and test all functions before each work shift to check for damage, malfunction and unauthorized modification.

  • Page 15: Section 5 - Controls & Components

    Section 5 - Controls & Components February 2025 Component Locations Component Locations HYDRAULIC ENGINE TANK BATTERIES LOWER FUEL CONTROLS TANK CONTROL MODULE BOOM ENGINE MODULE TURNTABLE PLATFORM CONTROLS SWING GATE ILLUSTRATION No. ART_6379 LIFT GATE 135 - RJ - Operator’s Manual - 96908 Page 12...

  • Page 16: Platform Controls

    Section 5 - Controls & Components February 2025 Platform Controls ILLUSTRATION No. ART_6377 ALWAYS check over, under and around the machine for personnel, ART_6091 structures and obstructions before activating any control function and WARNING continue to watch for hazards while operating the machine. Controls Description If normal power fails, move the switch up and hold while using Telescopic Boom...
  • Page 17 Section 5 - Controls & Components February 2025 Depending on the position of the turntable, the machine may move in unexpected directions when the Drive and Steer functions are activated. The color- and shape- coded arrows on the joystick decal correspond to similar arrow decals on the machine chassis.

  • Page 18: Diagnostics Panel

    Section 5 - Controls & Components February 2025 Axles extend outward and retract inward one pair at a time! Depress the enable bar on front of a control handle, then press and hold the switch left to extend the axles outward. First, one pair of wheels will steer inward then the axles will extend outward.
  • Page 19 Section 5 - Controls & Components February 2025 1. Pressing “ ꜛ ꜛ / + + ” or “ ꜜ ꜜ / - - ” is used to choose the item FUNCTION PARAMETER ILLUSTRATION No. ART_5790 separately. The chosen item would be shown in yellow Hydraulic Preheat Enable Auto Center Steer background.

  • Page 20: Base Controls

    Section 5 - Controls & Components February 2025 Base Controls ILLUSTRATION No. ART_6377 ALWAYS check over, under and around the machine for personnel, ART_6091 structures and obstructions before activating any control function and WARNING continue to watch for hazards while operating the machine. Controls Description This panel contains the basic information for monitoring the working status of the...
  • Page 21 Section 5 - Controls & Components February 2025 Turn and hold the Function Enable Switch to enable operation. Boom Lift/Lower Switch Move this switch up to lift the boom. Move this switch down to lower the boom. Turn and hold the Function Enable Switch to enable operation. Turntable Rotate Switch Move this switch left to rotate the turntable clockwise.
  • Page 22 Section 5 - Controls & Components February 2025 • Differential lock active indicator light • Movement speed selection indicator light: slow/fast • Controls position indicator light: ground/platform The central band shows: • The engine rev counter to the left hand side •...

  • Page 23: Section 6 - Workplace Inspection

    Section 6 - Workplace Inspection February 2025 Workplace Inspection Workplace Inspection DO NOT operate this machine until you have read and understood this manual, have performed the Workplace Inspection, Pre-Start Inspection and Routine Maintenance, and have completed all the test operations detailed in the Operating Instructions section. Inspect the workplace and determine whether the workplace is suitable for safe machine operation.

  • Page 24: Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests

    Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests DO NOT operate this machine until you have read and understood this manual, have performed the Workplace Inspection, Pre-Start Inspection and Routine Maintenance, and have completed all the test operations detailed in the Operating Instructions section.
  • Page 25 Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 ILLUSTRATION No. ART_6234 Lower Control Overload Indicator Light Light on indicates too much weight in the platform. An audible alarm will sound and all machine function will stop. Remove weight from the platform to restore function and continue.

  • Page 26: Base Controls Operation & Pre-Operation Functions Test

    Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 Base Controls Operation & Pre-Operation Functions Test ILLUSTRATION No. ART_6377 ALWAYS check over, under and around the machine for personnel, ART_6091 structures and obstructions before activating any control function and WARNING continue to watch for hazards while operating the machine.
  • Page 27 Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 Engine Speed Select Switch ILLUSTRATION No. ART_6096 Use this switch to set the engine speed when functions are enabled. Setting this switch to low idle speed allows the operator to move the machine slowly and precisely. •...
  • Page 28 Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 Jib Rotate Switch Press and hold the Jib Rotate switch on the base control panel to rotate the Jib. ILLUSTRATION No. Test Operation ART_6380 • Turn and hold the Function Enable Switch •...

  • Page 29: Overload Indicator Light

    Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 ILLUSTRATION No. ART_6234 Overload Indicator Light Light on indicates too much weight in the platform. An audible alarm will sound and all machine function will stop. Remove weight from the platform to restore function and continue.

  • Page 30: Platform Control Operation & Pre-Operation Functions Test

    Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 Platform Control Operation & Pre-Operation Functions Test ILLUSTRATION No. ART_6377 ALWAYS check over, under and around the machine for personnel, ART_6091 structures and obstructions before activating any control function and WARNING continue to watch for hazards while operating the machine.
  • Page 31 Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 Activation of the Emergency Stop switch will apply brakes immediately. This will cause sudden platform movement as the machine comes to an ART_6091 abrupt stop. WARNING Brace yourself and secure objects on the platform during operation of machine.
  • Page 32 Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 Fall Protection Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is required when operating this machine. All personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) must comply with employer and job site rules and applicable governmental regulations, and must be inspected and used in accordance with the personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 33: Drive Control Lever Operation

    Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 Drive Control Lever Operation Depending on the orientation of the boom and chassis, Upper Control Box the Drive and Steer functions may move the machine in Directional Arrows directions opposite of the motion of the control handle. The color- and shape-coded arrows on the control handle decal correspond to similar arrow decals on the machine chassis (see illustrations).
  • Page 34 Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 ILLUSTRATION No. ART_6097 Speed/Torque Switch Move this switch to the left for high speed drive. Push this switch to the right for high torque drive. 135 - RJ - Operator’s Manual - 96908 Page 31...
  • Page 35 Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 Axle Extend/Retract Switch Axles extend outward and retract inward one pair at a time! When the ART_6091 axles are extending or retracting, the platform will sway! Be aware of WARNING your surroundings! Test Operation...

  • Page 36: Platform Level Switch

    Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 Platform Level Switch The platform will automatically level as the boom is lifted or lowered. The Platform Level function allows manual level adjustment of the platform. Manual leveling may be used to adjust the platform within 5°...

  • Page 37: Shutdown Procedure

    Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 Test Operation • Set Steering mode to the top position #1: Front 2-Wheel Steer. Squeeze the enable trigger, then press the thumb switch on top of the control ILLUSTRATION No. ART_6380 handle.

  • Page 38: Auxiliary Power System & Test

    Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 Auxiliary Power System & Test If primary power fails while the platform is elevated, use the Auxiliary Power System to safely lower the platform. Do not climb down the boom assembly or exit the platform while ART_6091 elevated.
  • Page 39 Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests February 2025 The Auxiliary Power System is used to lower the platform in case of primary power failure. To lower the platform, activate the Auxiliary Power Switch to run the auxiliary hydraulic pump. This function uses battery power from the auxiliary battery to lower the platform.

  • Page 40: Section 8 - Maintenance

    Section 8 - Maintenance February 2025 Maintenance Maintenance DO NOT operate this machine until you have read and understood this manual, have performed the Workplace Inspection, Pre-Start Inspection and Routine Maintenance, and have completed all the test operations detailed in the Operating Instructions section. Tag and remove a damaged, malfunctioning or modified machine from service.
  • Page 41 Section 8 - Maintenance February 2025 Watch for makeshift “fixes” which can jeopardize safety as well as lead to more costly repair. ART_6091 CAUTION Inspection and maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with the equipment. Routine Maintenance IMPORTANT: The operator may perform only maintenance items on the Pre-Start Inspection Checklist.

  • Page 42: Pre-Start Inspection Checklist

    Section 8 - Maintenance February 2025 Pre-Start Inspection Checklist The operator must conduct a Pre-Start Inspection of the machine before each work shift. DO NOT use a damaged or malfunctioning machine. Check that the operator’s manual and manual of responsibilities are in the storage container located on the platform.

  • Page 43: Frequent Inspection Checklist

    Section 8 - Maintenance February 2025 Frequent Inspection Checklist This checklist must be used at 3-month intervals or every 150 hours of ART_6091 machine use, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so could result in WARNING death or serious injury. Frequent Maintenance Inspections should be conducted by qualified service technicians only.

  • Page 44: Maintenance Inspection Report

    Section 8 - Maintenance February 2025 Maintenance Inspection Report 135 - RJ Boom Fleet Equipment Number Date Inspector Name Inspector Co. Model Number Address Serial Number Hour Meter Signature Machine Owner & address Maintain all service records in accordance with ANSI A92.24-2019 * Refer to the 135 - RJ Service Manual maintenance section for required information before testing.

  • Page 45: Lubrication

    Section 8 - Maintenance February 2025 Lubrication Operator may perform routine maintenance only. Lubrication listed as Scheduled Maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician. Add Oil LEVEL HYDRAULIC FLUID SIGHT GAUGE Drain Oil Cap ILLUSTRATION No. ART_6399 Item Specification Frequency Scheduled Maintenance...

  • Page 46: Section 9 - Troubleshooting

    • Obvious fluid leak or damaged component? • Wires disconnected, broken, or loose? • LED should be ON. • Contact MEC Technical Support. • Technical Support • Error code at Onboard Diagnostic Center? • Contact MEC Customer Service. 135 - RJ - Operator’s Manual - 96908...

  • Page 47: Section 10 - Decals

    Section 10 - Decals February 2025 Decals Decals 135 - RJ - Operator’s Manual - 96908 Page 44...
  • Page 48 Section 10 - Decals February 2025 135 - RJ - Operator’s Manual - 96908 Page 45...
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  • Page 50: Serial Plate

    Section 10 - Decals February 2025 Serial Plate The serial plate is attached to the machine at the time of manufacture. Important information about the machine is recorded on the serial plate. The Serial Plate is located on the side of the chassis below the Base Controls.

  • Page 51: Section 11 - Transport And Lifting Instructions

    MEC machinery. Truck drivers are responsible for loading and securing machines, and should be properly trained and authorized to operate MEC machinery. ART_6091 Drivers are also responsible for selecting the correct and appropriate WARNING trailer according to government regulations and company policy.
  • Page 52 Section 11 - Transport and Lifting Instructions February 2025 Brake Release Procedure Disengage Brakes before Towing or Winching ENGAGED • Chock the wheels. • Remove the Torque Engage Cap and reinstall with the bump facing inward on all four (4) hubs. DISENGAGED Engage Brakes before Driving •...
  • Page 53 Section 11 - Transport and Lifting Instructions February 2025 Driving • Turn the Base Key Switch to PLATFORM. Check that the Emergency Stop Switch is reset by pulling it. • Enter the platform and reset the Platform Emergency Stop Switch. •...
  • Page 54 Section 11 - Transport and Lifting Instructions February 2025 Engaging the Rotation Lock Before transport, rotate the turntable so that the locking hole aligns with the Rotation Lock located on the chassis. The lock holes are located on the bottom of the Controls Module.
  • Page 55 February 2025 Notes 135 - RJ - Operator’s Manual - 96908 Page 52...
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  • Page 57 February 2025 Notes 135 - RJ - Operator’s Manual - 96908 Page 54...
  • Page 58 MEC Parts Order Form Phone: 559-842-1523 Fax: 559-400-6723 Email: Parts@mecawp.com Please Fill Out Completely: Date: Ordered By: Account: Your Fax No.: Bill to: Ship to: Purchase Order Number Ship VIA ** All orders MUST have a Purchase Order Number **Fed Ex shipments require Fed Ex account number...
  • Page 59 MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp. and is found upon inspection by MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp. to be defective in material and/or workmanship. MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp. shall not be liable for any consequential, incidental or contingent damages whatsoever.
  • Page 60 MEC Aerial Work Platforms 1401 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630 USA Toll Free: 1-877-632-5438 Phone: 1-559-842-1500 Fax: 1-559-842-1520 info@MECawp.com www.MECawp.com...

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