OPERATING THE MACHINE
GTZZ18J Operation Manual 7-7 © Oct. 2022
6. Depress the foot switch and meanwhile move the
platform rotate switch to the left/right to rotate the
platform clockwise or anticlockwise.
7. Depress the foot switch and meanwhile move
upward/downward the platform level switch to level
up/down the platform.
FALL HAZARD
The platform level switch can
only be used for slight leveling of
the platform. Improper use may
cause the load/occupant to shift
or fall.
8. Depress the foot switch and meanwhile move the
platform rotate switch to the left/right to rotate the
platform clockwise or anticlockwise.
9. Depress the foot switch and meanwhile move
upward/downward the jib boom up/down switch to
raise or lower the jib boom.
To drive:
1. Depress the foot switch and meanwhile push
forward/pull backward the steer/drive proportional
control handle to drive the machine forward or
backward.
2. Speed up: slowly move the handle off center.
3. Speed down: slowly move the handle toward
center.
4. Stop: return the handle to center or release the foot
switch.
When the boom is in operating position, the drive speed
of the machine will be restricted.
To steer:
Depress the foot switch and meanwhile move forward
the drive/steer proportional control handle and press
the left/right button on top of the handle to steer left/
right.
To select drive speed:
The machine in non-operating position can run in two
drive speed modes (high/low speed).
1. In the process of driving, push the drive speed
select switch upward to switch the drive speed to
high speed;
2. In the process of driving, push the drive speed
select switch downward to switch the drive speed to
low speed.
TIPPING HAZARD
Drive the machine at low speed when
the machine is tilted.
The machine in operating position can only travel at
operating speed, and pushing the drive speed select
switch upward will not switch to the high speed mode.
DRIVING ON A SLOPE
TIPPING HAZARD
• Do not operate the machine on
any slope exceeding the
maximum slope rating (5°).
• Do not drive the machine across
any slope exceeding the
maximum side slope rating (14°).
• Do not drive the machine on any
slope exceeding the machine
gradeability.
Before driving on a slope:
1. Determine the gradeability (climbing ability) of the
machine.
Max gradeability:
Uphill:
40%/22° (4WD)
Downhill: 25%/14°
Sideslope: 25%/14°
2. Ensure the machine is in stowed position.