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Function tests Section 4 – Inspections Before Operation
5. Turn and hold the lower/neutral/raise switch
4
to the raise position.
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Result: The platform rises.
4.3-4 Do a test of the lower/neutral/raise
switch
1. Turn and hold the off/platform/base key switch
3
to the base position.
2. Turn and hold the lower/neutral/raise switch
4
to the raise position.
▪
Result: The platform rises.
3. Turn and hold the lower/neutral/raise switch
4
to the lower position.
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Result: The platform lowers.
4.3-5 Do a test of the brake release
function
WARNING
Runaway hazard. After you release the brakes,
the MEWP rolls freely on slopes. Do not manually
disengage the brakes unless the MEWP is on a
level surface or the MEWP is fully restrained.
Keep the travel path clear at all times.
If you do not obey, there is a risk of death, serious
injury, and/or MEWP damage.
1. Make sure that the MEWP is on firm, level
ground.
2. Make sure the path of travel is clear.
3. Put wheel chocks or blocks at the front of the
wheels and behind them to prevent MEWP
movement.
4. Turn the main power disconnect switch
1
to
the on position.
5. Pull the emergency-stop button on the platform
control console.
6. Pull the emergency-stop button
2
on the base
control console.
7. Turn and hold the off/platform/base key switch
3
to the base position.
8. Move the brake release switch
5
up and hold
for 3 seconds.
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Result: The alarm makes a sound to indicate
the brake is released.
9. Remove the wheel chocks or blocks.
10. Push or pull the MEWP.
▪
Result: The MEWP moves.
11. Put wheel chocks or blocks at the front of the
wheels and behind them to prevent MEWP
movement.
12. Push the emergency-stop button
2
.
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Result: The brake is now reset.
13. Push or pull the MEWP.
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Result: The MEWP does not move.
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