OPERATING THE MACHINE
GTZZ18J Operation Manual 7-5 © Oct. 2022
Figure 7-4
5. After moving the machine, position machine on a
firm level surface.
6. Choke the wheels securely to prevent motion of the
machine.
7. Loosen the bolts on each drive hub, then reverse
the cover of drive hub.
8. Tighten the bolts and engage the drive hub.
9. Remove the chokes as necessary.
NOTICE
The allowable towing speed is 3km/h (1.9mph),the
maximum towing distance is 1km (0.6mile)
OPERATION FROM
GROUND
UNSAFE OPERATION HAZARD
• Unless in emergency situations,
do not operate the machine from
the ground controller when there
is any person in the platform.
• Do not operate the machine if any
control handle or switch does not
return to OFF position after being
released.
COLLISION HAZARD
When operating the boom, make sure
the area around or under the platform
is free of persons or obstacles.
Before operation:
1. Ensure the battery is well connected before
operating the machine.
2. Turn the Ground/Platform select switch on the
ground controller to Ground.
3. Pull out the red emergency stop button on the
ground controller to ON position.
4. Turn the key switch on the ground controller to ON
position.
5. Move the engine start switch (not exceeding 15s)
on the ground controller to start the engine.
NOTICE
• If the engine fails to get started immediately, do
not keep starting the engine for too long; if a
restart still fails, allow the starter to cool down for
2–3min; if the engine still fails to get started after
several attempts, please reference the
Maintenance Manual.
• Before applying any load, warm up the engine by
running it at low speed for 3–5min.
To position platform:
1. Move the enable switch and meanwhile move
upwards/downwards the articulated boom up/down
switch to raise or lower the articulated boom.
Moving upwards the articulated boom up/down