Mec 1932ES - Platform Control Operation and Checks

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May 2005 1532ES / 1932ES Operator’s Manual
PLATFORM CONTROL OPERATION AND CHECKS
♦ Select the “Platform” position on the selector switch at base control station.
♦ Enter platform and close and secure the entry.
♦ Press the horn button briefly to check if working properly, if installed.
IMPORTANT: The Enable Bar must be activated to operate the controller for
Drive, Steer, and Lift/ Lower Function.
♦ Check for proper operation and hydraulic fluid leaks.
♦ Move mode selector switch to “Lift” position, depress Enable bar and move
control handle “up” (toward the operator).
♦ Test emergency stop function by pressing down on the red Emergency Stop switch.
Reset by rotating clockwise.
♦ To lower platform, depress the Enable bar and move control handle “down”
(away from the operator).
IF PLATFORM SHOULD FAIL TO LOWER DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
CLIMB DOWN THE BEAM ASSEMBLY. SERIOUS INJURY MAY
RESULT.
IMPORTANT: Always check front steer wheel direction before driving.
♦ Move mode select switch to “Drive” position. Test Left/ Right steering by depressing
Enable bar on control handle and pressing the rocker switch at the top of the handle.
Press left side of switch for left steer direction and right side for right steer direction.
♦ Move the mode select switch to “Drive” position, depress Enable bar and move
control handle “forward” and “backward” to check drive direction. Releasing the
Enable bar or returning control handle to center position will stop motion of drive.
♦ Test the “Emergency Stop” function. While driving in both directions. Reset “Emer-
gency Stop” by rotating the switch clockwise.