Skyjack 8243 - Page 36

Mid Size & Full Size RT’s
Engine Powered February 2008
SKYJACK, Page 37
Function Tests Section 2 - Operation
2.9-3 Platform Control Console
1. Ensure emergency main power disconnect
switch is in on position.
WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points
of contact when using the ladder to
mount/dismount platform.
2. Use the ladder of aerial platform to access
platform.
3. Close the gate.
4. On platform control console, pull out “
”
emergency stop button.
Test Emergency Stop•
1. Ensure engine is running.
2. Push in “
” emergency stop button.
Result: Engine should shut down and
aerial platform functions should not
operate.
Test Enable Trigger Switch•
1. Ensure engine is running.
2. Without activating “
” enable trigger
switch, attempt to drive the aerial
platform.
Result: Drive functions should not
operate.
Test Platform Raising/Lowering•
WARNING
Be aware of overhead obstructions
or other possible hazards around the
aerial platform when lifting.
1. Ensure engine is running.
2. Select off/lift/drive key switch to “
” lift
position.
3. Press and hold “
” enable pushbutton,
then select and hold raise/off/lower switch
to either “
” raise or “ ” lower position.
Release switch to stop.
Result: Platform raising and lowering
functions should operate.
Engine Start
Pushbutton
Horn
Pushbutton
Glow Plug
Pushbutton
Lift Enable
Pushbutton
Emergency Stop
Button
Operation Light
Off/Lift/Drive Key
Switch
High/Low Torque
Switch
Raise/Lower
Switch
Low/High Throttle
Switch
Drive/Steer Controller
Rocker Switch
Enable Trigger
Switch