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This manual is for MEWPs with serial numbers:

SJ40 T+, SJ45 T+: A400 000 001 - A400 000 262

SJ61 T+, SJ66 T+: A401 000 001 & Above

Original instructions in English.

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Table of Contents5
Section 1 - about this Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)11
Read and Heed11
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Definition11
Purpose of Equipment11
Use of Equipment11
Operation Manual11
Operator11
Service Policy and Warranty11
Ownership of MEWP11
Optional Equipment11
Scope of this Manual12
Primary Assemblies13
Serial Number Nameplate15
Maintenance Responsibility16
Operator16
Maintenance and Inspection Schedule16
Owner16
Section 2 - General Safety Precautions17
Electrocution Hazards17
Minimum Distance from Electrical Conductors17
Safety Instructions18
Fall-Protection21
Worksite Inspection21
Section 3 - Familiarization23
Overview of the MEWP24
Manual Storage Box25
Control Functions25
Main Power Disconnect Switch25
Footswitch25
Base Control Console26
Platform Control Console28
Features and Devices31
Lowered Travel Position and Elevated Travel Position31
Drive Speed32
Drive Direction32
Tilt Switch32
Function Restrictions When the MEWP Is Tilted32
Platform Load Sensing System32
Overload Status33
Brake-Release System34
Secondary Guarding Electrical (SGE)34
10 Drive-Bypass Valve35
11 AC Power Socket on the Platform35
12 Motion Alarm35
13 Differential Lock Switch35
14 Turret Transportation Lock35
Optional Equipment and Attachments36
AC Power Socket on the Platform36
Flashing Amber Light36
Welder36
Cold or Arctic Weather Package37
Tool Tray37
Glazier37
Pipe Rack38
Elevate™ Telematics - Access Control Unit38
Section 4 - Inspections before Operation41
Operator's Responsibility41
Visual and Daily Maintenance Inspections42
Labels42
Electrical42
Limit Switches42
Hydraulic42
Engine Compartment43
Control Compartment45
Base46
Platform Assembly48
Boom Assembly49
10 Optional Equipment50
Function Tests51
Do a Test of the Main Power Disconnect Switch51
Do a Test of the Base Keyswitch and the Emergency-Stop Button and Light51
Functions52
Do a Test of the Platform Self-Leveling52
Do a Test of the Platform Capacity Zone Indicator Lights53
Do a Test of the Emergency Power Unit53
Do a Test of the Off/Base/Platform Switch54
Do a Test of the Positive Air Shut-Off Switch (Optional Equipment)54
Do a Test of the Emergency-Stop Button and Emergency-Stop Light on the Platform55
10 Do a Test of the Load Sensing Module Self-Check55
11 Do a Test of the Footswitch and All the Boom and Platform Functions56
12 Do a Test of the Platform Capacity Zone Indicator Lights56
13 Do a Test of the Secondary Guarding Electrical (SGE)57
14 Do a Test of the Engine Start/On/Off Switch58
15 Do a Test of the Emergency Power Unit58
16 Do a Test of the Manual Platform-Leveling59
17 Do a Test of the Steer Function59
18 Do a Test of the Drive Function59
19 Do a Test of the Brakes59
20 Do a Test of the Horn59
21 Do a Test of the Elevated Travel Speed60
22 Do a Test of the Differential Lock Switch60
23 Do a Test of the Oscillating Cylinders61
24 Do a Test of the Wire Ropes (SJ61 T+/SJ66 T+ Only)61
Operator's Checklist62
Section 5 - Operation65
Energize the Base Control Console65
Rotate the Platform with the Base Control Console66
Rotate the Turret with the Base Control Console66
Move the Jib up and down with the Base Control Console66
Raise or Lower the Main Boom with the Base Control Console66
Extend or Retract the Boom with the Base Control Console66
Make the Platform Level with the Base Control Console67
Operate with the Emergency Power Switch at the Base Control Console67
Energize the Platform Control Console67
Drive Forward or Rearward68
Steer68
Move the Jib up and down with the Platform Control Console68
Extend or Retract the Boom with the Platform Control Console68
Make the Platform Level with the Platform Control Console68
Rotate the Platform with the Platform Control Console68
Raise or Lower the Main Boom with the Platform Control Console69
Operate the Horn69
Rotate the Turret with the Platform Control Console69
Operate with the Emergency Power Switch at the Platform Control Console69
Engage or Disengage the Differential Lock Switch69
MEWP Shutdown70
Generator (Optional Equipment)70
Glazier Tray (Optional Equipment)70
Pipe Rack (Optional Equipment)70
Arctic Weather Package (Optional Equipment)71
Section 6 - Additional Procedures73
Use the Emergency-Lowering Function73
At the Base Control Console73
At the Platform Control Console73
Chassis Tilt Recovery74
Platform Uphill74
Platform Downhill74
Release the Brakes Manually75
Winch and Tow the MEWP76
Refuel77
Refuel the MEWP with Diesel or Gasoline77
Replace the Propane Cylinder (Optional Equipment)78
Move the MEWP for Transport79
Lock the Turret79
Hoist the MEWP80
Tie down the MEWP82
Section 7 - Technical Diagrams and Specifications83
Technical Diagrams84
Reach Diagram - SJ40 T84
Reach Diagram - SJ45 T84
Reach Diagram - SJ61 T85
Reach Diagram - SJ66 T85
Dimensions - SJ40 T86
Dimensions - SJ45 T88
Dimensions - SJ61 T90
Dimensions - SJ66 T92
Standard and Optional Equipment94
Owner's Annual Inspection Record95
Specifications96
Environment98
Tire/Wheel Specifications98
Maximum Platform Capacities (Evenly Distributed)99
Floor Loading Pressure100
Section 8 - Labels101
SJ40 T+/SJ45 T+ & SJ61 T+/SJ66 T+ Labels102
Engine Side102
Front Side107
Control Side108
Platform113
Control Compartment115
Rear Side119
Platform Control Console122
Section 9 - Unique Skyjack Features127

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