Snorkel TB37 User Manual

Operator’s

Manual

P/N 0172094 February,2001

DANGER

The aerial platform is not electrically insulated. Death or serious injury can result from contact with,or inadequate clearance from,an energized conductor.

Do not go closer than the minimum safe approach distance as defined by the Mini mum Safe Approach Distance section in Chapter 3–Safety.

Regard all conductors as energized. Allow for electrical wire sag and aerial platform sway. If the platform, booms, or any part of the aerial platform contacts a high-voltage electrical

conductor, the entire machine can become electrically charged. Ifthathappens,remain onthe machineand donot contactanyotherstructure orobject.This

includestheground, adjacentbuildings,poles,andany otherobjectsthat are notpartofthe aerial platform.

Such contact could make your body a conductor to the other object, creating an electrical shock hazard resulting in death or serious injury.

If an aerial platform is in contact with an energized conductor the platform operator must warn groundpersonnelinthevicinityto stay away.Theirbodies can conduct electricity creating an electrical shock hazard resulting in death or serious injury.

Do not approach or leave the aerial platform until the electricity has been turned off. Donot attempttooperatethe lowercontrolswhentheplatform,booms,oranypartof theae

rial platform isincontactwitha high-voltage electrical conductor or ifthereisanimmediate danger of such contact.

Personnel on or near an aerial platform must be continuously aware of electrical hazards, recognizingthat deathor seriousinjurycanresultfromcontactwithanenergizedconductor.

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead components, chemicals knownto the State of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Aerial Platform Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Operator’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Safety Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Manual of Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Chapter 2. Specifications

Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Working Envelope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Engine Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Engine Oil Viscosity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Chapter 3. Safety

Electrocution Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Minimum Safe Approach Distance . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Prestart Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Work Place

Inspection and Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Tip-Over and Falling Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Engine and Fuel

Handling Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Placards and Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Chapter 4. Safety Devices

Emergency Stop Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Emergency Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Emergency Lowering Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Ground Controls Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Platform Foot Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Guardrails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Lanyard Anchors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Tilt Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Engine Protection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

High Engine Temperature Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Low Oil Pressure Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Drive Motion Alarm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Flashing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Driving Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Platform Work Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Chapter 5. Gauges and Displays

Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Engine Temperature Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Ammeter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Engine Air Filter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Fuel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Hydraulic Fluid Filter Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Fluid Level and

Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Chapter 6. Controls

Battery Disconnect Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Lower Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Start Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Emergency Stop Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Controls Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Ground Controls Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Rotation Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Boom Elevation Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Boom Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Platform Level Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Platform Rotator Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Engine/Emergency Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Throttle Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Fuel Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Circuit Breaker Reset Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Upper Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Anti-Restart Master Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Emergency Stop Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Speed Knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Swing Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Boom Up/Down Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Boom Extend/Retract Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Level Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Steer Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Drive Joystick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Drive Range Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Engine/Emergency Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Throttle Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Platform Rotator Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Horn Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Platform Foot Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Machine/Generator Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Dual Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Driving and Platform Work Lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Chapter 7. Prestart Inspection

Operator’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Oil Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Fuel Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Fuel Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Cold Weather Start Kit—Block Heater . . . . . . . 7-3

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Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Emergency Power Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Battery Fluid Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Battery Terminals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Cables and Wiring Harness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Hydraulic System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Fluid Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Fluid Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Hoses, Tubes, and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Air Filled. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Foam Filled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Lower Control Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Operating Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Emergency Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Emergency Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5

Emergency Lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Level Sensor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Flashing Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Sandblast Protection Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Weldments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Slide Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Fasteners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Upper Control Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Guardrail System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Lanyard Anchors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Operating Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Emergency Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Emergency Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Horn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Drive Motion Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Driving and Work Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Platform Control Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Tow Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Placards and Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Prestart Inspection Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Chapter 8. Operation

Cold Weather Start-Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Engine Cold Weather Start Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Ford—Block Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Deutz—Manifold Preheater . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Hydraulic System

Cold Weather Warm-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Preparing for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Lower Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Upper Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Boom Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Driving and Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Drive Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Electrical Power Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

AC Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Dual Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Driving Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Platform Work Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Chapter 9. Stowing and Transporting

Stowing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Winching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Hoisting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Securing for Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Chapter 10. Emergency Operation

Emergency Power System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Lower Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Upper Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

Emergency Lowering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Towing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Chapter 11. Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

Appendix A. Glossary

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Chapter 1. Introduction

Aerial Platform Features

The aerial platform is a boom-supported elevating work platform used to raise personnel, their tools, and mate rial to the workstation. The booms are raised and low ered with hydraulic cylinders. Hydraulic motors on the drivewheels providepowerto movetheaerialplatform.

The standard machine includes the following features.

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Proportional drive control

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Pneumatic tires

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Gasoline liquid cooled engine

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High engine temperature shut down

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Low oil pressure shut down

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Hour meter

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Ammeter

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Coolant temperature gauge

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Hydraulic oil level and temperature gauges

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Battery operated emergency power system

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Manual lowering valve

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Tilt alar m

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360° continuous turntable rotation

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Tie-down lugs

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Lifting lugs

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AC electrical outlet with GFCI at platform

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5′ steel 600 lb capacity platform

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Gravity gate

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Five year warranty

The aerial platform has been manufacturedtoconform toallapplicablerequirements of the followingorganiza tions.

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

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Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

Options

Thefollowingoptionsmaybeprovidedonthe machine.

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Four-wheel drive

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Road tread tires

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Foam filled tires

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Drive motion alarm

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Diesel air cooled engine

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Dual fuel with 12 gallon gasoline tank

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Dual fuel with 20 gallon gasoline tank

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Flashing light

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Driving lights

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Platform work lights-flood or halogen

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Horn

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Platform control cover

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Swinging platform gate

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8′ aluminum 600 lb capacity platform

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8′ aluminum 600 lb capacity platform with guardrails

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8′ steel 500 lb capacity platform

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5′ aluminum 650 lb platform

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5′ steel 600 lb platform

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Sandblast protection kit

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Cold weather start kit

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Tow kit

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AC generator

Operator’s Manual

This manual provides information for safe and proper operationofthe aerial platform.Because it coversmore than one model,somefiguresmayonly represent what isactuallyon themachine.Readand understandtheinformation in this Operator’s Manual before operating the aerial platform on the job.

Additional copies of this manual may be ordered from Snorkel. Supply the model and manual part number from the front cover to assure that the correct manual will be supplied.

All information in this manual is based on the latest

product information at the time of publication. Snorkel reserves the right to makeproductchangesat any time without obligation.

Safety Alerts

A safetyalert symbol is used throughout this manual to indicate danger and caution instructions.Follow these instructions to reduce the likelihood of personal injury andpropertydamage.Thetermsdanger andcaution in dicate varying degrees of personal injury or property damagethat canresult iftheinstructionis notfollowed.

DANGER

Indicates asituationwhich if not avoided canresult in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates asituationwhich if not avoided canresult in minor injury or property damage.

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Notes

Notes are used to provide special information or helpful hints to assist in aerial platform operation, but do not indi cate a hazardous situation.

Operation

The aerial platform has built-in safety featuresand has beenfactorytested forcompliancewith Snorkel specifi cations and industr y standards. However, any person nellifting aerialplatformcanbepotentiallydangerousin the hands of untrained or careless operators.

DANGER

The potential for an accident increases when the aerial platform is operated by personnel who are not trained and authorized. Death or serious injury can result from such accidents. Read and under stand the information in this manual and on the placards and decals on the machine before operat ing the aerial platform on the job.

Training is essentialandmustbe performed by a quali fiedperson.Becomeproficientin knowledgeandactual operation before using the aerial platform on the job. Youmustbetrainedandauthorizedtoperformanyfunctions of the aer ial platform. Operation of the aerial platform must be within the scope of the machine specifications.

The operator bears ultimate responsibility for following all manufacturer’s instructions and warnings, regulationsandsafetyrulesoftheir employerand/orany state or federal law.

Maintenance

Every person who maintains, inspects,tests,orrepairs the aerial platform must be qualified to do so.Following the daily prestart inspection in this Operator’s Manual will help keep the aerial platform in optimum working

condition. Other maintenance functions must be per formed by maintenance personnel who are qualified to work on the aerial platform.

Do not modify this aerial platform without prior written consent of the Snorkel Engineering Department.Modi ficationmayvoid thewarranty, adverselyaffectstability, or affect the operational characteristics of the aerial platform.

Manual of Responsibilities

All owners and users of the aerial platform must read, understand, and comply with all applicable regulations. Ultimate compliance to OSHA regulations is the re sponsibility of the user and their employer.

ANSI publications clearly identify the responsibilities of all personnel who may be involved with the aerial plat form. A reprint of the “Manual of Responsibilities for

Dealers, Owners, Users, Operators, Lessors and Les sees of ANSI/SIA A92.5-1992 Boom-Supported Ele

vating Work Platforms” is available from Snor kel dealers or from the factory upon request.

Copies are also available from:

Scaffold Industry Association 20335 Ventura Blvd. Suite 310 Woodland Hills, CA 91364-2471 USA

Additional Information

For additional information contact your local dealer or Snorkel at:

Snorkel Inter national, Inc. P.O.Box 1160 St. Joseph, MO 64502-1160 USA 816-364-0317

http://www.snorkelusa.com

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Chapter 2. Specifications

Component Identification

Guardrails

Upper Controls

latform

Toeboards

Tip Boom

Main Boom

Turntable

Chassis

Rear

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Front (Steer)

Lower Controls

Chapter 2. Specifications

Working Envelope

(15.2)

(12.2)

(9.1)

(6.1)

(3.0)

010

(3.0)

75°

(6.1)

18°

(9.1)

Feet

(Meters)

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General Specifications

Chapter 2. Specifications

Aerial Platform

Working height 43′ (13.1 m) Maximum platform height 37′ (11.3 m) Horizontal reach 32′ (9.8 m) Main boom

Articulation -18° to +75°

Extension 12′ (3.6 m) Turntable rotation 360° continuous Turning radius, inside 5′ 2″ (1.6 m) Wheelbase 8′ (2.4 m) Ground clearance 10″ (25 cm) Maximum wheel load 5,500 lbs (2,495 kg) Maximum ground pressure 54 psi (3.8 kg/cm²) Weight, GVW

Approximate 10,500 lbs (4,763 kg) Stowed width 7′ 11.5″ (2.4 m) Stowed length 26′ 2″ (8 m) Stowed height 7′ 6″ (2.3 m)

Platform

Dimensions

Standard 30″ x60″ (76 cm x 152 cm)

Optional 30″ x96″ (76 cm x 244 cm) Guardrail height 30″ x96″ Rated work load

Standard 600 lb (272 kg)

Optional 500 lb (227 kg)

Optional 650 lb (295 kg) Rotation 180° Maximum number of occupants 2 people Optional AC generator 120 V, 17.4 amp

Function Speed

Turntable rotation 90 to 100 seconds Main boom

Up 40 to 45 seconds

Down 40 to 45 seconds

Extend 35 to 45 seconds

Retract 30 to 40 seconds Platform rotation 16 to 20 seconds Drive

High, booms stowed 3.0 mph (4.8 km/h)

Low, booms elevated 1.0 mph (1.6 km/h)

Drive System

Standard 2-wheel dr ive Optional 4-wheel dr ive Gradeability 25%

Tires, 10 ply

Pneumatic 12″ x 16.5″ (30 cm x 42 cm) Flotation 15″ x 19.5″ (38 cm x 50 cm) Foam filled Pneumatic or Flotation

Electrical System

Voltage 12 V DC negative chassis ground Source

Gas engine 1 -12 V 600 CCA battery Diesel engine 2 - 12 V 600 CCA batteries

Fluid recommended distilled water

Hydraulic System

Maximum pressure 2,500 psi (17,237 kPa) Reservoir capacity 16.5 US gal (62.4 l) System capacity 20 US gal (75.7 l) Maximum operating temperature 200°F (93°C) Hydraulic fluid recommended

Above 10°F (-13°C) Mobil DTE-13M

(ISO VG32)

Below 10°F (-13°C) Mobil DTE-11M

(ISO VG15)

Engine

Gasoline and/or LPG Ford VSG-413 Diesel Deutz F3L-1011

Fuel Tank Capacity

Gasoline or diesel 20 US gal (75.7 l) LPG 43.5 lbs (19.7 kg) Dual fuel gasoline 20 US gal (75.7 l)

12 US gal (45.4 l)

Ambient Air Temperature Operating Range

Fahrenheit 0°F to 110°F Celsius -18°C to 43°C

Maximum Wind Speed

Gust or steady 28 mph (45 km/h)

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Chapter 2. Specifications

Engine Specifications

Ford VSG-413

Fuel type Gasoline LPG Diesel

Deutz F3l-1011

Fuel grade Unleaded gasoline 87

octane Do not use gasoline

blends with more than 5% methanol by volume, or blends that do not contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors.

Commercial LP gas

DIN 51 601 (February 1986)

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BS 2869: A1 and A2 (with A2

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refer to Deutz manual about sulfur content)

ASTM D 975-88: 1-D and 2-D

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CEN EN 590 or DIN EN 590

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NATO Code F-54 and F-75

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For operating temperatures

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below 32°F (0°C) use winter grade diesel.

Displacement 79.3 cu. in.(1,300 cc) 125 cu. in. (2,049 cc) Coolant 50% water/50% anti-freeze (ethelene glycol) Air Operating temperature 160°F (71°C) to 190°F (88°C) 172°F (78°C) to 203°F (95°C) Oil capacity 3.5 qt USA (3.25 l) 1.59 U.S. gal.(6.0 l) Oil grade API: SG, SG/CC or SG/CD API: CD grades or higher Oil viscosity See Engine Oil Viscosity Running time One full tank of gas, diesel, or LPG will last for eight hours under normal working

conditions.

Engine Oil Viscosity

Ford VSG-413

Deutz F3l-1011

Single Viscosity Multi Viscosity

Note:

Not recommended for severe service, including high RPM operation.

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Only with engine oil preheating.

Chapter 3. Safety

Knowledgeoftheinformationinthismanual,andproper training, provide a basis for safely operating the aerial platform.Know the location of all controls and howthey operatetoactquicklyandresponsiblyin anemergency.

Safety devices reduce the likelihood of an accident. Never disable, modify, or ignore any safety device. Safety alerts in this manual indicate situations where accidents may occur.

If any malfunction, hazard or potentially unsafe condi tionrelatingtocapacity,intended use, orsafeoperation is suspected, stop aerial platform operation and seek assistance.

The operator bears ultimate responsibility for following all manufacturer’s instructions and warnings, regula tionsandsafetyrulesoftheir employerand/orany state or federal law.

Electrocution Hazards

Theaerialplatform ismadeof metalcomponentsand is not insulated. Regard all conductors as energized. Do not operate outside during a thunderstorm.

Minimum Safe Approach Distance

Minimum safe approach distances to energized power linesandtheir associatedpartsmustbeobservedwhile operating the aerial platform.

DANGER

The aerial platform is not electrically insulated. Deathor seriousinjurycan resultfromcontactwith, or inadequate clearance from, an energized con ductor.Do not go closer than the minimumsafeap proach distance as defined by ANSI.

ANSI publications define minimum distances that must be observed when working near bus bars and ener

gized power lines. Table 1 and Figure 3 are reprinted

courtesy of Scaffold Industry Association, ANSI/SIA A92.5, page 23.

Voltage range

(phase to phase)

0 to 300V Over 300V to 50kV Over 50kV to 200kV Over 200kV to 350kV Over 350kV to 500kV Over 500kV to 750kV Over 750kV to 1000kV

Table 1—Minimum Safe Approach Distance

Minimum safe approach distance

(Feet) (Meters)

Avoid contact 10 15 20 25 35 45

3.05

4.60

6.10

7.62

10.67

13.72

Denotes prohibited zone

Figure 3—Minimum Safe Approach Distance

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Chapter 3. Safety

Prestart Inspection

Perform a prestart inspection before each shift as de scribed in Chapter 7. Do not use the aerial platform on thejob unlessyouaretrainedandauthorizedto doso.

Work Place Inspection and Practices

Do not use the aerial platform as a ground connection when welding. The welding ground clamp must be at tachedtothe same structure thatisbeing welded.Elec trical current flowcan be very intense, causingserious internal damage to some components.

Inspect the area beforeand during aerial platform use. Thefollowingaresomepotentialhazards thatmaybein the work place.

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Debris

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Slopes

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Drop-offs or holes

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Bumps and floor obstructions

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Overhead obstructions

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Unauthorized persons

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High voltage conductors

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Wind and weather conditions

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Inadequate surface and support to withstand load forcesappliedby theaerialplatformin all operating configurations

Beforeusing the aerial platforminany hazardous (classified) location, make certain it is approved and of the typerequiredbyANSI/NFPA 505foruse in thatparticu lar location.

Know and understand the job site traffic-flow patterns and obey the flagmen, road signs, and signals.

While operatingtheaerialplatform,agoodsafety prac ticeistohavequalifiedpersonnelinthe immediatewor k area to:

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Help in case of an emergency

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Operate emergency controls as required

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Watch for loss of control by platform operator

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Warn the operator of any obstructions or hazards that may not be obvious to them

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Watch for soft terrain, sloping surfaces, drop-offs, etc. where stability could be jeopardized

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Watchfor bystandersandnever allowanyonetobe under, or to reach through the booms while operating the aerial platform

Pinch points may exist between moving compo

DANGER

nents. Death or serious injury can result from be coming trapped between components, buildings, structures, or other obstacles. Make sure there is sufficient clearance around the machine before moving thechassis,booms, or platform.Allow suffi cient roomandtimetostop movement to avoidcon

tact with structures or other hazards.

Always look in the direction of movement. Drive with

careandat speeds compatiblewith the workplacecon ditions.Usecautionwhendrivingoverrough ground,on slopes,andwhenturning.Do not engage inanyform of horseplay or permit riders any place other than in the platform.

Secureallaccessories,containers,tools,and otherma terials in the platform to preventthemfromaccidentally falling or being kicked off the platform. Remove all ob jects that do not belong in or on the aerial platform.

Never steady the platform by positioning it against an other platform.Do not use boards, or other temporary means to support or level the aerial platform.

Donotoperate the aerialplatformif it isdamagedor not functioning properly. Qualified maintenance personnel must correct the problembeforeputting the aerial platform back into service.

Operation

Usethreepoints of support whenenteringorexitingthe platform. For example, use two hands and one foot

when climbing into the platform. Never cover the platform floor grating or otherwise ob

struct your view below. Make sure the area below the platform is free of personnel before lowering.

Keep both feet positioned firmly on the platform floor. Operate the controls slowly and deliberately to avoid jerky and erratic operation. Always stop the controls in neutral before going in the opposite direction.

Donotdismount while theaerialplatformis in motionor jump off the platform.

Properly stow the aerial platform and secure it against unauthorizedoperationat theendof eachworkday,be fore transporting, or if it is left unattended.

Tip-Over and Falling Hazards

Operatetheaer ial platform onlyona firm, flat, level sur facecapableof withstanding all load forcesimposedby the aerial platform in all operatingconditions.Raise the boomsonly whenthe aerialplatform isonlevelground.

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Chapter 3. Safety

DANGER

The aerial platformcan tip over if it becomesunstable. Death or serious injury can result from a tip-overacci dent.Donotdriveorpositiontheaerialplatf ormforele vateduse nearan ydrop-off,hole,slope,softor uneven ground, or other tip-over hazard.

Allplatf ormoccupantsmustwearafallrestraintdevicecon nected to a lanyard anchor point.

It isbestnotto transfer fromtheplatformtoanother struc tureorfrom the structuretotheplatform, unlessthatis the safest way to do the job.Judge each situation separately takingthe workenvironment intoaccount.If itisnecessary to transf er from the platform to another structure the fol lowing guidelines apply:

1. Where possible, place the platform over a roof or walking structure to do the transfer.

2. Transfer your anchorage from one structure to the other before stepping across.

3. Remember that you might be transf erring to a struc ture where

4. Use the platform entrance, do not climb over the guardrails.

personal fall arrest

is required.

Electrical System

Charge the batteries in a well-ventilated area free of flame, sparks, or other hazards that might cause fire or

explosion.

Donotoperateanyoftheaerialplatform functionswhile the battery charger is plugged in.

Batteries give off hydrogen and oxygen that can combineexplosively.Deathor seriousinjury canre

sult from a chemical explosion. Do not smoke or permit open flames or sparks when checking the batteries.

Battery acidcan damage theskinand eyes.Serious infection orreactioncan result if medical treatment is not given immediately. Wearfaceandeye protec tion when working near the batteries.

Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can damage your eyes or skin on contact. Wear a face shield, rubber gloves, and protective clothing when wor king around

batteries. If acid contacts your eyes, flush immediately

with clear water and get medical attention. If acid contacts your skin, wash off immediately with clear water.

DANGER

Donotoperatetheaerial platforminwindyorgusty conditions. Do not add anything to the aerial platform that will increase the wind loading such as billboards, banners, flags, etc.

Never operate the aerial platform without all parts of the guardrail system in place and the gate closed.Makesure that all protective guards, cowlings, and doors are securely fastened.

Donotexceed theplatformcapacity as indicatedonthe platform rating placard on the platform. Do not carry loads that extend beyond the platform guardrails without prior written consent from Snorkel.

Do not operate the aerial platform from trucks, trailers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds, or similar equipment unless the application is approvedinwriting by Snorkel.

Do not usetheaerialplatformasacrane, hoist, jack,or for anypurpose other than to position personnel, tools, and materials.

Donotclimb ontheguardrails oruseladders, planks,or other devices to extend or increase the work position from the platform.

Take caretopre v entrope, electrical cords,andhoses, etc., from becoming caught in or on the aerial platform. If the platform or booms becomes caught on an adjacent struc tureorotherobstacleandispreventedfrom normalmotion, reverse the control to free the platform. If control reversal doesnotfreethe platform,ev acuatethe platform beforeat tempting to free it.

Hydraulic System

The hydraulic system contains hoses with hydraulic fluid under pressure.

DANGER

Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have enough force to inject fluid into the flesh. Serious infection orreactioncan result if medical treatment is notgivenimmediately.In caseofinjuryby escap inghydraulic fluid,seekmedical attentionat once.

Do not place yourhandoranypart of yourbodyinfront of escaping hydraulicfluid.Use a piece of cardboard or wood to search for hydraulic leaks.

Engine and Fuel Handling Precautions

Refer to the engine manufacturer’s Operator’s Manual for complete information on safe engine operation, maintenance, and specifications.

DANGER

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poi sonous gas that is invisible and odorless. Breathing engine exhaust fumes can cause death or serious illness. Do not run the engine in an en

closed area or indoors without adequate ventila tion.

Operate dual fuel machines on LPG fuel when indoors to reduce exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide.

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Chapter 3. Safety

Be careful not to run the diesel fuel tank empty. Bleed the fuel system if air enters the lines between the tank and the injection pump.

Allowtheengine to return to idle beforeshutting the en gine off.

Do not smoke or permit open flames while fueling or near fueling operations.

Never removethe fuel cap or fill the fuel tank while the engine is running orhot.Never allow fuel to spillon hot machine components.

Maintain control of the fuel filler nozzle when filling the tank. Spilled fuel is a potential fire hazard.

Donotfillthefueltankto capacity.Allow roomforexpan sion.

Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

Tighten the fueltankcapsecurely.Ifthefuelcap is lost, replace it with an approved cap from Snorkel.Use of a non-approved cap without proper venting may result in pressurization of the tank.

Never use fuel for cleaning pur poses.

Fordiesel engines,use thecorrectfuel gradefor theop erating season.

CAUTION

Enginecoolantescaping underpressure cancause serious burns.Shut theengine off and letitcool be fore removing the radiator cap.

Letthe engineand radiatorcoolbeforeaddingcoolant.

Placards and Decals

The aerial platform is equipped with placards and de cals that provide instruction for operation and accident prevention. Do not operate the aerial platform if any placards or decals are missing or not legible.

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Chapter 4. Safety Devices

This aerial platform is manufactured with safety de vices, placards, and decals to reduce the likelihood of an accident. For the safety of all personnel, do not dis able,modify,orignoreanysafetydevice.Safetydevices are included in the daily prestart inspection.

DANGER

Thepotentialfor anaccidentincreases whensafety devices do not function properly. Death or serious injury can result from such accidents. Do not alter, disable, or override any safety device.

If any safety devices are defective, remove the aerial platform from service until qualified maintenance per sonnel can make repairs.

Emergency Stop Controls

Thereisan emergencystopcontrol atthelowerandup per controls.

At the lower controls, the emergency stop is a two-positiontoggleswitch with aredsafety guard (refer to Figure 4.1). Push the guard down over the toggle switchtodisconnect power toallcontrolcircuits.Lift the guard and push the toggle switch up to restore power.

Emergency Stop Switch

Emergency Power Switch

Ground Controls Switch

Figure 4.2—Upper Controls

Emergency Stop Button

Emergency Power Switch

Emergency Power System

The emergency power system includes a back-up pump, motor, and battery. Use this system to operate theboomand turntablefunctionsto lowertheplatform if the main powersystemfails due to engineorpumpfailure.

Hold the emergency power switch (refer to Figure 4.1 and4.2) downtoactivatetheemergency powersystem.

The length of time the pump can be operated depends on the capacity of the battery.

Emergency Lowering Knob

Theemergencyloweringknobmaybeusedtolowerthe booms if the engine will not start and the emergency powersystem willnot work.Theknobis onthe baseend of the main boom lift cylinder and can be accessed through the hole to the left of the battery disconnect switch (refer to Figure 4.3).

Emergency Lowering Knob

Figure 4.1—Lower Controls

Note 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.

At the upper controls, the emergency stop is a two-position push button (refer to Figure 4.2).

Pushtheemergency stopbuttonin todisconnectpower toall controlcircuits.Pullthebuttonouttorestorepower.

Figure 4.3—Emergency Lowering Knob

The knob may be turned to open the cylinder bleed down valve for emergency lowering.

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Chapter 4. Safety Devices

Ground Controls Switch

The ground controls switch (refer to Figure 4.1) pre vents boom and platform movement if a control switch on the lower control panel is accidentally moved.

Holdtheswitchinthe controlson positiontooperate the machine from the lower controls.

Platform Foot Switch

The platform foot switch (refer to Figure 4.4) prevents boom and platform movement if a control on the upper control panel is accidentally moved.

Top Rail

Lanyard Anchor

Platform Foot Switch

T oeboar d

Gravity Gate

Figure 4.4—Platform

Step down on the platform foot switch to activate the boom and platform controls.

Mid Rail

Guardrails

The guardrail system includes a top rail, mid rail, and toeboardsaroundthesides of theplatform(refer toFig ure 4.4).

Agravitygate oranoptionalswinginggateallowsforac cesstotheplatform.The gatesclose automaticallyafter entering or exiting the platform. The gate is part of the guardrail system and must be securely fastened after entering the platform.

Lanyard Anchors

Two lanyardanchorsforfallrestraintanchoragearepro vided below the upper controls at the front of the plat form (refer to Figure 4.4).

Note The lanyard anchors are not for lifting or tying the machine down.

All personnel in the platform must connect their fall re straintdevicetoalanyardanchorbeforeraisingtheplat

form. Do not use the aerial platform for

arrest

anchorage.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

The electrical power outlet (refer to Figure 4.5), at the platform contains a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)to helppreventaccidental conductorgrounding.

Upper Control Panel

Electrical Power Outlet

Figure 4.5—Electrical Power Outlet

Tilt Alarm

If the aerial platform chassis is out of level more than fivedegrees whenthe mainboomisraisedorextended, an alar m will sound.

DANGER

The aerialplatformcan tip over ifitbecomesunstable. Death or serious injury can result from a tip-overaccident.Do notdriveor position the aerial

platform for elevated use near any drop-off, hole, slope, soft or uneven ground,or other tip-over haz ard.

Completely lower and retract the main boom and then

drive to a level surface when the tilt alarm sounds. Thetiltalarm isforaddedprotection anddoesnotjustify

operating on anything other than firm, flat, level sur faces.

Engine Protection Systems

A constant tone alarm will sound to warn against high engine temperature or low oil pressure.

The engine will shut-down if the operatingtemperature exceedsa preset levelor if theoilpressure is toolowfor safe operation. An engine temperature gauge is below

the lower control panel (refer to Figure 4.6).

personal fall

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Chapter 4. Safety Devices

Drive Motion Alarm

An optional drive motion alarm may be provided on the machine. When the drive/steer control is moved out of neutral,thealarm sounds towarn personnelinthe work area to stand clear.

Tem perature Gauge

Figure 4.6—Engine Gauges

High Engine Temperature Alarm

If the coolant in a Ford engine exceeds 220°F (140°C) an alar m will sound and the engine will shut off.

If the oil in a Deutz engine exceeds 230°F (110°C) an alarm will sound and the engine will shut off. Any time there is no alternator current being produced, an alar m will sound and the engine will shut off. This prevents high engine temperature if the fan belt breaks.

Donotrestarttheengine until theconditionthatcaused the overheating has been corrected.

Low Oil Pressure Alarm

The low oil pressure alarm sounds when the engine oil pressure is near the lower limit for safe engine operation. If the alarm sounds, lower the platform to the ground and then turn the engine off. Do not restart the engine until the condition that caused the low oil pres sure has been corrected.

If the engine oil pressure falls below a safe operating value the engine will shut off. The engine can be re started with low oil pressure, but it will only run a few seconds before it shuts off again.

Flashing Light

An optional red or amber flashing light may be located onthetop oftheboom (refertoFigure 4.7).The flashing light warns personnel that the aerial platform is in the area.

Figure 4.7—Flashing Light

The light flashes at about one flash per second when the engine is running.

Driving Lights

Optional headlights and blinking tail lights may be installed on the machine. The headlights are located on

the top of the front cowling. The tail lights are mounted on the sides of the rear cowling.

Drivinglightshelp improvevisibility whiledrivingthe ae

rial platformandhelp othersseeit too.Driving lightsare not for driving on public roadways.

Horn

The optional horn may be used to warn personnel on the ground. The horn is operational when the machine is set up for operation from the upper controls.

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Optional platformworklightsmaybe located on the top railof theplatform, oneon eachside ofthe uppercontrol panel.

Use the platform lights to improve visibility while work ing aloft in dimly lit areas.Do not use theplatform work lights to drive on public roadways.

Platform Work Lights

Chapter 5. Gauges and Displays

The aerial platform is equipped with several gauges to monitor the condition of the machine before and during operation.

Hour Meter

The hour meter is located below the lower controls (re fer to Figure 5.1).It measures the accumulated engine operating time.

Tem perature Gauge

Ammeter Hour Meter

Figure 5.1—Lower Controls

Engine Temperature Gauge

The temperaturegaugeislocatedbelow the lower control panel (refer to Figure 5.1).

On liquid cooled engines it shows the temperature of the water and antifreeze mixture in the engine block. The gauge on air cooled engines shows the temperature of the engine oil as the oil leaves the filter.

Air Filter Gauge

Figure 5.2—Air Filter Gauge

Whentheareainsidethe clearsection oftheindicatoris red, it’s time to change the filter element.

Fuel

Thefuelgauge islocatedon topofthe tank(refertoFig ure 5.3). The gauge indicates the fluid level in fractions-of-a-full-tank.

Fuel Gauge

Ammeter

The ammeter is located below the lower control panel (refer to Figure 5.1).The ammeter displays the level of current flow from the alternator to the batteries.

Aftertheenginehas been running fora fewminutesun dernormaloperatingconditions,theammetergaugein dicator should read “0.”

Engine Air Filter Gauge

Theairfilter gauge (referto Figure 5.2)islocated above the lower control panel on the air cleaner. The gauge measures theairpressurebetweenthe intake manifold and the air filter.

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Figure 5.3—Gasoline or Diesel Fuel Tank

Note Do not r un a diesel fuel tank empty. Air in the fuel line makes the engine hard to start.

LPG tanks have a fuel gauge that has two scales.One scalemeasuresthefuel levelwhenthe tank is mounted vertical and theotherisusedwhenthe tank is mounted horizontal (refer to Figure 5.4).

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

Chapter 2. Specifications

Chapter 3. Safety

Chapter 4. Safety Devices

Chapter 5. Gauges and Displays