Skyjack 8243 User Manual

Mid Size & Full Size RT’s
Engine Powered February 2008
SKYJACK, Page 5
Table of Contents
Section 2 - Operation (Continued)
2.7 Operator’s Responsibility ................................................................................................................................24
2.8 Visual and Daily Maintenance Inspections .....................................................................................................25
2.9 Function Tests..................................................................................................................................................35
2.10 Start Operation ................................................................................................................................................40
2.10-1 To Activate Base Control Console ....................................................................................................40
2.10-2 To Raise or Lower Platform Using Base Console .............................................................................41
2.10-3 To Activate Platform Control Console ...............................................................................................41
2.10-4 To Raise or Lower Platform Using Platform Control Console ..........................................................42
2.10-5 To Drive Forward or Backward .........................................................................................................42
2.10-6 To Steer .............................................................................................................................................43
2.10-7 To Select Drive Torque ......................................................................................................................43
2.10-8 To Extend or Retract Powered Extension Platform (If Equipped) ....................................................43
2.10-9 To Extend or Retract Manual Extension Platform .............................................................................44
2.10-10 Hydraulic Outriggers (If Equipped) ..................................................................................................45
2.10-11 Generator (If Equipped) ....................................................................................................................46
2.10-12 Electrical Inverter (If Equipped) ........................................................................................................46
2.10-13 Shutdown Procedure ........................................................................................................................46
2.11 Refueling Procedure ........................................................................................................................................48
2.11-1 Regular Fuel ......................................................................................................................................48
2.11-2 Propane .............................................................................................................................................49
2.12 Loading/Unloading ..........................................................................................................................................50
2.12-1 Lifting .................................................................................................................................................50
2.12-2 Driving ...............................................................................................................................................51
2.13 Winching and Towing Procedure ....................................................................................................................52
2.13-1 To Release the Brakes Manually .......................................................................................................52
2.14 Guardrail Folding Procedure ...........................................................................................................................54
2.15 Emergency Lowering Procedures ..................................................................................................................56
2.16 Maintenance Support Procedure ....................................................................................................................57
2.17 Tables...............................................................................................................................................................59
2.18 Labels ..............................................................................................................................................................69
List of Tables
Table 2.1 Standard and Optional Features .............................................................................................................59
Table 2.2 Owner’s Annual Inspection Record .........................................................................................................60
Table 2.3 Specifications and Features.....................................................................................................................61
Table 2.4 Maximum Platform Capacities (Evenly Distributed) ...............................................................................62
Table 2.5 Maximum Platform Capacities (Evenly Distributed with Optional #7 Tires) ..........................................63
Table 2.6 Floor Loading Pressure ............................................................................................................................64
Table 2.7 Tire Specifications ....................................................................................................................................66
Table 2.8 Maintenance and Inspection Schedule ...................................................................................................67
Table 2.9 Operator’s Checklist ................................................................................................................................68

Skyjack 8243 Specifications

General

Brand	Skyjack
Model	8243
Category	Lifting Systems
Language	English