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ART_3812
Crossover Series
2659ERT -- Serial #13000001 - Up
3259ERT -- Serial #13100001 - Up
92555
June 1, 2012
Operator's Manual
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside cover
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Alert Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Fall Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electrocution Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tip-over Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fall Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Collision Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Additional Safety Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Controls & Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Platform Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lower Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Workplace Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating Instructions & Function Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Prestart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Base Controls Operation and Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Platform Control Operation and Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control Lever Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Deck Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sheet Materials Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Pothole Protection Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Outrigger Operation (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Emergency Lowering System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fold Down Platform Railings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Charge Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Frequent and Annual Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maintenance Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Machine Inspections and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Pre-Start Inspection Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Frequent Inspection Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Annual Inspection Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Warning and Instructional Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Transport and Lifting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lifting and Tie Down Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Safety
Safety Alert Symbols
Explains the meaning of different colored warning symbols and their implications.
Fall Protection
Details requirements for using personal fall protection equipment when operating the machine.
Electrocution Hazard
Warns about electrocution hazards and specifies minimum safe approach distances for electrical lines.
Tip-over Hazards
Lists various actions that can cause the machine to tip over, including slopes and wind.
Fall Hazards
Provides safety instructions to prevent falls from the platform, like not climbing on rails.
Collision Hazards
Advises on checking paths and surroundings to prevent collisions with objects or personnel.
Additional Safety Hazards
Covers hazards like explosion, fire, damaged machines, bodily injury, and environmental concerns.
Battery Safety
Details safety precautions related to battery handling, charging, and potential hazards.
Controls & Components
Platform Controls
Details the location and function of controls found on the machine's platform.
Lower Controls
Describes the location and function of controls found at the machine's base.
Component Locations
Illustrates and identifies the various components of the aerial work platform.
Operating Instructions & Function Tests
Prestart Procedures
Outlines the essential checks and procedures to perform before starting machine operation.
Base Controls Operation and Test
Explains how to operate and test the controls located at the machine's base.
Lift/Lower Function Test
Details the operation and testing of the platform's lift and lower functions.
Platform Control Operation and Testing
Covers operation and testing of platform controls, including entry and emergency stop.
Platform Control Panel Details
Describes the layout and functions of the platform control panel.
Operating from the Platform
Instructions for entering the platform and activating controls for operation.
Control Lever Operation
Explains the proportional control lever for lift, lower, drive forward, and reverse functions.
Drive Torque and Shutdown Procedure
Covers selectable drive speeds and the procedure for safely shutting down the machine.
Deck Extension and Material Handling
Deck Extension Operation
Explains how to extend and retract the platform deck extension.
Sheet Materials Rack
Details the capacity and use of the Sheet Materials Rack for carrying materials.
Optional Material Clamps/Pipe Racks
Describes the use and installation of optional clamps and pipe racks for carrying materials.
Pipe Rack Use
Explains the capacity and safe use of the pipe rack accessory.
Machine Safety Features
Pothole Protection Bars
Explains the function and confirmation of pothole protection bars.
Outrigger Operation (Optional)
Details the procedures for extending and retracting optional outriggers for stability.
Emergency Lowering System
Explains how to use the emergency lowering system in case of power failure.
Fold Down Platform Railings
Provides instructions for folding and securing the platform railings.
Battery Charger
Charger Operation and Indicators
Describes the battery charger control panel, indicators, and connectors.
Charge Batteries
Step-by-step guide on how to plug in and charge the machine's batteries.
Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Outlines maintenance tasks that can be performed by the operator.
Frequent and Annual Maintenance
Describes maintenance tasks requiring qualified service technicians and inspection checklists.
Maintenance Lock
Explains how to properly use the maintenance lock for safety during work.
Lubrication
Details the required lubricants and their maintenance schedule for the machine.
Machine Inspections
Pre-Start Inspection Checklist
A checklist of daily inspections to be performed before operating the machine.
Frequent Inspection Checklist
A checklist for inspections required at 3-month intervals or 150 operating hours.
Annual Inspection Report
A comprehensive checklist for annual machine inspections and record keeping.
Warning and Instructional Decals
Decal Identification
Identifies and illustrates the location of various warning and instructional decals on the machine.
Serial Plate Information
Describes the information found on the machine's serial plate, including capacities and specifications.
Troubleshooting
Machine Functions Not Operating
Provides troubleshooting steps for common issues where machine functions do not work.
Transport and Lifting Instructions
Loading and Unloading Procedures
Instructions and warnings related to loading and unloading the machine onto transport vehicles.
Driving or Winching onto Transport
Procedures for safely driving or winching the machine onto or off transport vehicles.
Securing for Transport
Guidelines for properly securing the machine onto a truck or trailer for transport.
Lifting and Rigging Instructions
Instructions for safely lifting and rigging the machine using appropriate equipment.

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