Skylift Mini-Derrick Super 6000 Low Pro Operation Manual
Mini-Derrick Super 6000 Low Pro
Operations Manual
3000 Leavitt Road Unit 6
Skylift Inc.
Lorain, Ohio 44052
440-960-2100
info@skyliftus.com
Operations Manual Skylift Mini-Derrick Super 6000 LP
Preface
Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to provide information pertaining to the operation and standard
safety practices of the Skylift Mini-Derrick Super 6000 LP.
Introduction
This manual is intended for authorized personnel and users who have experience with Skylift
equipment. It is assumed that the personnel possessing this document has the knowledge and
background to use the Skylift Mini-Derrick Super 6000 LP. It is your responsibility to read and
understand this manual before operating the Skylift Mini-Derrick Super 6000 LP.
Table of contents
General safety/operation guidelines___________________________________________Page 1
Machine Component Identification___________________________________________Page 3
Starting Instructions_______________________________________________________Page 4
Unloading machine from trailer______________________________________________Page 5
Loading machine onto trailer________________________________________________Page 6
Undercarriage track extension/retraction_______________________________________Page 7
Machine travel, turning & throttle control______________________________________Page 9
Deploying outriggers______________________________________________________Page 11
Boom operation__________________________________________________________Page 14
Accessory controls________________________________________________________Page 17
Single & dual bucket assemblies_____________________________________________Page 18
Can handler / material handler_______________________________________________Page 21
Decals__________________________________________________________________Page 23
Operations Manual Skylift Mini-Derrick Super 6000 LP
General Safety/Operation Guidelines
The following instructions are to be followed for proper operation of your Skylift Super 6000
LP. These instructions are general guidelines to the operation of the machine. Skylift Inc.
recommends any operators to be trained prior to operating the machine. Training can be arranged
through your distributor or directly through Skylift Inc.
• Skylift has no direct control over machine application, operation, inspection, lubrication
or maintenance. The use of the Skylift Super 6000 LP is subject to certain potential
dangers that cannot be protected. Therefore, it is the operator’s responsibility to use good
safety practices in these areas.
• Modifications to this Skylift Super 6000 LP from the original design specifications
without written consent from Skylift are strictly forbidden. Modifications may
compromise the safety of the Skylift Super 6000 LP which could lead to serious injury or
death. Any modifications will void Skylift factory warranty.
• Never exceed the rated load capacity of the Skylift Super 6000 LP. Know the weight of
the object that is to be handled. Stay within work zones shown on the load charts.
• Do not operate the Skylift Super 6000 LP if any interlock or safety device is
malfunctioning or has been tampered with.
• Do not operate the Skylift Super 6000 LP if it is not functioning properly, making
unusual noises or if there are any fluid leaks.
• Perform all daily and scheduled maintenance.
• Do not use winch line to hoist pole. Use proper strap or chain.
• Never pull poles. Always use a pole jack. Severe damage will occur if you pull poles.
• Never put a side load onto the machine. Maneuver boom assembly over object that is to
be lifted.
• Use designated tie down points on machine and trailer. Use straps and winches provided
with machine.
• Don’t leave attachments on sheave head while transporting machine. Always store
attachments in correct location.
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General Safety/Operation Guidelines
• Inspect winch line daily. Never tie winch line together.
• Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) is not to be continuously reset. This means the
machine is overloaded.
• Never operate boom assembly on trailer.
• Don’t extend fiberglass boom and lift a load if secondary steel boom is able to reach the
load.
• Boom stows and pole carriers are to be removed before boom operation.
• Use provided pins for all pinning locations. Bolts with threads contacting any fiberglass
or other pinned surface may damage the component. This will not be covered under
warranty.
• Do not use dual bucket arm with only one bucket attached to it.
• When using the material handling jib, move winch OUTSIDE of winch line guides on the
boom assembly.
• Short, underslung jib arm is to be used only with the can handler attachment.
• Remove bucket arm attachment BEFORE unstrapping bucket from trailer.
• Do not stand in front of auger when stowing or un-stowing the auger.
• Remove auger strap before extending boom #2.
• Do not walk beneath hoisted loads.
• Winch lines does not automatically pay out when booms are extended.
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Machine Component Identification
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Operations Manual Skylift Mini-Derrick Super 6000 LP
Starting Instructions
Arrow points to where the preheat
light is located on the engine control
panel.
Before starting your Skylift Super 6000 LP preform all the periodic inspections and lubrications
according to the maintenance manual. Perform the following steps to start your machine
properly.
1. Preheat engine if working in colder temperatures or if the machine has not been started
for the day.
a. To preheat engine, turn ignition key to the “RUN” position and wait for the
preheat light ( YELLOW LIGHT) to go off.
2. Once ( )preheat light goes off, crank engine by turning the ignition key to the
“START” position.
3. Let engine run 3-5 minutes before operation.
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Unloading Machine from Trailer Instructions
Before unloading your Skylift Super 6000 LP from its trailer, survey the area to which the
machine will be unloaded to. Make sure the area is clear from obstructions. Keep trailer hitched
to vehicle when unloading to prevent unwanted trailer movement. Perform the following steps to
ensure the proper unloading technique.
1. Make sure towing vehicle is placed into “PARK”.
2. Chock trailer wheels to prevent unwanted trailer movement.
3. Unpin loading ramps and ensure they are pushed to the most inward position of the trailer
ramp sliding bar.
4. Lower loading ramps to the ground.
5. Unstrap unit from trailer with provided winch bar.
6. Start engine of machine.
a. ENSURE UNDERCARRIAGE TRACKS ARE FULLY EXTENDED BEFORE
ANY TYPE OF TRAVEL. Failure to comply with this statement may result in
serious injury or death. Tracks are only to be retracted when going through a
narrow gate. Warning beeper will sound if tracks are not fully extended. Again,
ALWAYS travel with tracks fully extended.
b. ENSURE BOOM IS FULLY RETRACTED AND IN THE STOWED
POSITION WHILE TRAVELING. Failure to comply with this statement may
result in serious injury or death. Boom is only supposed to be out of stow when all
outriggers are deployed.
7. Put machine into “LOW” speed travel mode. There is a rocker switch on the engine
control panel that is labeled “LOW” and “HIGH”.
a. Skylift Inc. recommends that the machine be placed into “LOW” speed travel
mode when loading and unloading the machine from the trailer.
8. Place machine into “DRIVE Controls” mode. There is a selector valve located on the
front side of the valve frame assembly. This selector valve has 2 positions, “DRIVE
Controls” and “BOOM Controls”.
9. Cautiously back machine over loading ramps by exercising the machine drive controls.
The machine drive controls are located to the right of the engine control panel. The left
handle controls the left-side drive and the right handle controls the right-side drive.
Exercising the handle forward (towards front of machine) or backwards will drive the
machine in that direction.
10. Drive machine to level surface.
11. Proceed to jobsite location.
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Operations Manual Skylift Mini-Derrick Super 6000 LP
Loading Machine onto Trailer Instructions
Before loading your Skylift Super 6000 LP onto its trailer, survey the area to which the machine
will be driven on. Make sure the area is clear from obstructions. Keep trailer hitched to vehicle
when loading to prevent unwanted trailer movement. Perform the following steps to ensure the
proper loading technique.
1. Make sure towing vehicle is placed into “PARK”.
2. Chock trailer wheels to prevent unwanted trailer movement.
3. Unpin loading ramps and ensure they are pushed to the most inward position of the trailer
ramp sliding bar.
4. Lower loading ramps to the ground.
5. ENSURE MACHINE’S UNDERCARRIAGE TRACKS ARE FULLY EXTENDED
BEFORE ANY TYPE OF TRAVEL. Failure to comply with this statement may result in
serious injury or death. Tracks are only to be retracted when going through a narrow gate.
Warning beeper will sound if tracks are not fully extended. Again, ALWAYS travel with
tracks fully extended.
6. Put machine into “LOW” speed travel mode. There is a rocker switch on the engine
control panel that is labeled “LOW” and “HIGH”.
a. Skylift Inc. recommends that the machine be placed into “LOW” speed travel
mode when loading and unloading the machine from the trailer.
7. Place machine into “DRIVE Controls” mode. There is a selector valve located on the
front side of the valve frame assembly. This selector valve has 2 positions, “DRIVE
Controls” and “BOOM Controls”.
8. Cautiously drive machine over loading ramps by exercising the machine drive controls.
The machine drive controls are located to the right of the engine control panel. The left
handle controls the left-side drive and the right handle controls the right-side drive.
Exercising the handle forward (towards front of machine) or backwards will drive the
machine in that direction.
9. Drive machine onto trailer until track undercarriage comes in contact with track stop
located on the trailer. This track stop is positioned for the correct tongue weight of the
trailer. Moving this track stop will alter the tongue weight of the trailer thus hindering
trailer stability. DO NOT MOVE track stop.
10. Turn machine engine off.
11. Strap machine down to it’s trailer before transporting your Skylift Super 6000 LP.
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Undercarriage Track Extension/Retraction
The undercarriage of the Skylift Super 6000 LP has the ability to hydraulically extend and
retract. This ability will either make your track undercarriage wider or narrower depending on
the direction you choose. Undercarriage tracks should ALWAYS stay in the most extended
configuration unless you are traveling through a narrow gate. ALWAYS have your tracks
extended when loading and unloading the machine from its trailer. NEVER travel with
machine’s tracks retracted when there is sufficient room to have them extended. There are two
proximity sensors on the track undercarriage that monitor the tracks orientation. An alarm will
sound when the tracks are not in the most extended position. This warns the operator that the
tracks are not extended. Perform the following steps to extend or retract the track undercarriage.
1. Make sure that the Skylift Super 6000 LP is on a level, safe work area.
2. Start the Skylift Super 6000 LP and let the machine idle for a few minutes.
3. Place machine into “DRIVE Controls” mode. This is done by exercising the
“BOOM/DRIVE Controls” selector valve to the “DRIVE Controls” label. This selector
valve is located on the rear of the valve frame assembly, on the right-hand side. See
diagram below for reference.
4. Once the Skylift Super 6000 LP is started, in “DRIVE Controls” mode, you are able to
extend or retract the undercarriage. To extend the undercarriage, exercise the
undercarriage’s hydraulic valve handle in the down direction. To retract the
undercarriage, exercise the undercarriage’s hydraulic valve handle in the up direction.
a. The undercarriage’s hydraulic valve controls are located at the rear of the valve
frame assembly, in the middle. These controls are located on the “Outrigger/Track
Extension Valve.” Undercarriage valve controls are NOT located with the boom
controls. The two handles that control the undercarriage are the two middle
handles out of the six handles available. The left-middle handle controls the left
side of the undercarriage. The right-middle handle controls the right side of the
undercarriage.
b. The terrain that the machine is riding on will determine how easily the tracks will
move. Certain terrains make it more difficult to extend/retract the undercarriage.
If machine is not able to retract/extend the undercarriage, deploy the outriggers
and raise the machine off the ground. Then extend/retract your undercarriage.
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BOOM/DRIVE Controls
Selector Valve
Undercarriage Valve
Controls
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Machine Travel, Turning and Throttle Control
Hydraulic Drive Control
Handles
BOOM/DRIVE Controls
Selector Valve
HIGH/LOW Speed
Travel Switch
HIGH/LOW SPEED TRAVEL
The Skylift Super 6000 LP has the ability to travel on various terrain types via its hydraulically
driven undercarriage. The track undercarriage provides a “HIGH” and “LOW” speed. The
“LOW” speed should be used when unloading/loading the machine onto a trailer, turning or
navigating over uneven terrain. The “HIGH” speed should be used when there is ample amount
of room for the machine and the terrain is level. The operator is able to switch from “HIGH” to
“LOW” speed via a switch on the control panel. The control panel is located on top of the valve
frame assembly at the rear of the machine. See picture below for reference.
The Skylift Super 6000 LP has a traditional “skid steer” type of steering where the left track
is controlled by one hydraulic handle and the right track is controlled by another hydraulic
handle. To go forward, in a straight line, both hydraulic handles are to be pushed forward,
simultaneously. To go in reverse, in a straight line, both hydraulic handles are to be pulled
back, simultaneously. To steer the machine left, the right hydraulic handle must be pushed
forward. To steer the machine right, the left hydraulic handle must be pushed forward. This
steering configuration is very similar to standard skid steer or zero-turn lawn mowers. The
engine must be running and the “BOOM/DRIVE Controls” selector must be on “DRIVE.”
See picture above for reference to where the hydraulic handles are for the drive controls.
TURNING
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Machine Travel, Turning and Throttle Control (cont.)
Push Button
Warning
light/beeper
Slope Gauge
THROTTLE CONTROL
The Skylift Super 6000 LP has an adjustable throttle control. This is used to adjust the engine
RPMs per customer needs. Some operations/tasks are easier with a lower engine RPM while
other operations/tasks are easier with a higher engine RPM. This is all based on the operator
skill level. Skylift Inc. recommends that the throttle be set to half, 1,200 RPM, when using the
tool circuit function.
To increase engine RPM, turn the throttle control knob counterclockwise. To decrease engine
RPM, turn the control knob clockwise. There is also a push button in the center of the knob that
lets the operator engage the button and push/pull the knob to adjust engine RPM. Max engine
RPM is when the knob is all the way out. Machine idle is with the knob all the way in. See
picture below for reference where the adjustable throttle control is located.
Skylift Inc. warns operators to always be alert when operating a Skylift Super 6000 LP. Know
what obstacles are around you at all times. The Skylift Super 6000 LP is equipped with analog
angle indicators as well as a digital slope gauge. This digital slope gauge is located on the
operator panel. The slope gauge measures your fore and aft as well as side to side slope. If the
Skylift Super 6000 LP approaches the machine’s max slope limit for operation, a warning light
will begin to flash on the operator panel. When the machine reaches the max slope limit, an
audible alarm will sound off as well as the warning light. See picture above for reference to
where the slope gauge and the warning light are. If the slope alarm is going off, stop what you
are doing and evaluate what it will take to get the machine into a safe operating condition.
Proceed with caution in getting the machine into a safe operating environment.
SLOPE GAUGE
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Deploying Outriggers
The Skylift Super 6000 LP comes with four hydraulically driven outriggers standard on every
machine. These outriggers are used for machine stability when operating the boom assembly.
You should NEVER operate the boom assembly without the use of the outriggers. Failure to use
outriggers properly can result in serious injury or death. The following instructions are how to
deploy the outriggers. The instructions are assuming that the engine is running and the machine
is in the working area.
1. Ensure that the work area is clear of any obstructions.
2. Pull out outrigger leg safety pin from outrigger knuckle assembly. Swing open outrigger
leg until safety pin hole on the outrigger knuckle assembly lines up with the other pin
hole. There are only 2 safety pin holes available. One hole is used for pinning the
outriggers in a stowed position. The other pin hole is used when outriggers are needed for
boom function. See diagram on following page.
3. Insert outrigger leg safety pin into outrigger knuckle assembly and safety pin hole and
ensure the pin is fully seated in place. See diagram on following page.
a. Outrigger safety pin MUST be inserted when using the outriggers. Failure to
follow these instructions can lead to serious injury or death.
4. Continue to swing out and pin all four outrigger legs.
a. An amber light will light up on the rear of the valve frame assembly signifying
that all outriggers have been swung out and pinned in the proper location.
5. Exercise hydraulic outrigger function handles to drive the outriggers down onto the
ground.
a. Hydraulic outrigger function handles are located to the left and right of the track
extension handles. These handles are on the back side of the valve frame
assembly, in the middle. There should be six available handles. The first handle
(going left to right) will be your left, rear outrigger control. The second handle
will be your left, front outrigger control. The fifth handle will be your right, front
outrigger control. The sixth handle will be your right, rear outrigger control.
b. If equipped with outrigger pads, place pads in approximate location of outrigger
feet then drive outriggers down onto pads.
c. Always keep other personal clear of machine when deploying outriggers.
6. Drive outriggers into ground until machine is stable and level.
a. Skylift Inc. recommends that you keep the track undercarriage as low to the
ground as possible while still putting the machine in a stable state, to increase
stability.
b. Use the digital slope gauge to level out the machine. Skylift Inc. recommends to
use the machine on the most level position possible.
c. Always keep other personal clear of machine when deploying outriggers.
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Deploying Outriggers (cont.)
Outrigger in it’s stowed position:
Outrigger in it’s unstowed position:
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Deploying Outriggers (cont.)
Amber Light
Outrigger Handles
Hydraulic outrigger handle and amber light location:
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