Mid Size & Full Size RTs
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Section 3 - Operation Start Operation
3.8 Start Operation
Carefully read and completely understand the Operating
Manual and all warnings and instruction labels (refer to
Section 5- Labels) on the aerial platform.
WARNING
Do not operate this aerial platform without
proper authorization and training. Failure
to avoid this hazard could result in death
or serious injury.
Before operating this aerial platform, perform the
following steps:
1. Visual and daily maintenance inspections (see
Section 2.3)
2. Function tests (see Section 2.4)
3. Jobsite inspection
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform
a jobsite inspection and avoid the following
hazardous situations:
• holes or drop-offs
• ditches or soft fills
• floor obstructions, bumps or debris
• overhead obstructions
• electrical cords, hoses and high voltage
conductors
• hazardous locations
• inadequate surface support to withstand all
load forces imposed by the aerial platform
• wind and weather conditions
• the presence of unauthorized personnel
• other possible unsafe conditions
WARNING
An operator should not use any aerial
platform that:
• does not appear to be working properly.
• has been damaged or appears to have worn
or missing parts.
• has alterations or modifications not approved
by the manufacturer.
• has safety devices which have been altered
or disabled.
• has been tagged or locked out for non-use or
repair.
Failure to avoid these hazards could
result in death or serious injury.
3.8-1 To Activate Base Control Console
WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points of
contact when using the ladder to mount/
dismount platform.
1. Use the ladder of aerial platform to access
platform.
2. Close the gate.
3. On platform control console, push in “ ”
emergency stop button.
4. Insert key into off/lift/drive key switch and select
“ ” lift position.
5. Select low/high throttle switch to “ ” low throttle
position.
CAUTION
Do not start the engine in the high throttle
position.
6. Use the ladder to dismount from platform.
7. Turn main power disconnect switch to “ ” on
position.
8. On base control console, pull out “ ” emergency
stop button. A beeping sound should be audible
and light should come on.
WARNING
If beeping sound is not audible and light
does not come on, aerial platform must
be tagged and placed out of service.
9. On engine control console, select off/on/start
switch to “ ” on position.
10. If diesel engine is cold, select and hold “ ” glow
plug switch for 15 to 20 seconds or until indicator
light goes off.
11. Depress and hold “ ” engine start pushbutton
to start the engine.
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