Mec 85-J - Maintenance Procedures; General Maintenance Guidelines

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January 2024Section 7 - Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests
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° of level.
Test Operation
• To test the Platform Level function:
• Press and hold the Function Enable trigger on any control handle for 7
seconds.
• Push the Platform Level switch up or down to adjust the position of the
platform.
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• Platform Level power is disabled upon exceeding 5° out of level when out of the stowed
position. Power is allowed only to the direction that returns the platform toward level.
Platform/Jib Functions Control Lever
The Platform/Jib Functions control lever controls the Platform
Rotate and Jib Lift/Lower functions. The control lever is fully
proportional for both functions.
These functions are enabled by pressing the trigger on the front
of the control lever.
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Test Operation
• To test the Riser Lift/Lower function:
• With Articulated Mode selected, squeeze the enable trigger, then press and hold the thumb
switch on top of the control lever rearward to raise the riser boom.
• With Articulated Mode selected, squeeze the enable trigger, then press and hold the thumb
switch forward to lower the riser boom.
• To test the Jib Lift/Lower function:
• Squeeze the enable trigger, then push the control lever forward to raise the jib.
• Squeeze the enable trigger, then pull the control lever backward to lower the jib.
• To test the Platform Rotate function:
• Squeeze the enable trigger, then push the control lever left to turn the platform clockwise.
• Squeeze the enable trigger, then push the control lever right to turn the platform counter
clockwise.
Steering Mode Select Switch
Three steering modes are available: Crab Steer (CRAB), 2-Wheel Steer (2WS) and 4-Wheel Steer
(4WS).
To return to 2-Wheel steering after using the Crab Steer or 4-Wheel Steer modes, center the rear
wheels, then switch to 2-wheel steer mode.