Skyjack SJ40T User Manual

Start Operation Section 3 - Operation
3.8-10 To Drive Forward or Reverse Using
Platform Control Console
CAUTION
When you are in the platform and
positioned over an axle, the direction
you are facing will be forward.
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. Push and hold drive/steer controller in this
direction “ ” to drive forward or “ ” to drive
backward.
3. Release controller handle to stop.
CAUTION
The drive orientation can change when
the turret is swung 90 degrees off center
of the normal driving position (roughly
when boom is swung past the rear tire).
Drive re-orientation will not occur while
driving and rotating until the joystick
is released for 6 seconds or when the
footswitch is released.
CAUTION
When driving on a slope:
• Torque Switch MUST be in high
torque mode.
• DO NOT exceed the rated
gradeability listed in Table 4.2a.
• Ensure fuel level is above half to
avoid a possible stall condition.
3.8-11 To Steer Using Platform Control Console
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. Press rocker on top of drive/steer controller in this
direction “ ” to steer left or “ ” to steer right.
NOTE
Driving and steering may be active at the
same time.
3.8-12 To Move Jib Up and Down Using
Platform Control Console (If Equipped)
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. On jib up/down switch, select “ ” to move jib
up or “ ” to move jib down. Vary speed with
“ ” boom speed adjuster dial. Release switch
to stop.
3.8-13 To Extend or Retract Fly Boom Using
Platform Control Console
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. On y boom extend/retract switch, select “ ”
to extend y boom or “ ” to retract y boom.
Vary speed with “ ” boom speed adjuster dial.
Release switch to stop.
3.8-14 To Level Platform Using Platform Control
Console
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. On platform leveling override switch, select
“ ” to tilt platform up or “ ” to tilt
platform down. Release switch to stop.
3.8-15 To Rotate Platform Using Platform
Control Console
1. Depress and hold footswitch.
2. On platform rotation switch, select “ ” to rotate
platform left or “ ” to rotate platform right. Vary
speed with “ ” boom speed adjuster dial.
Release switch to stop.
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General

Brand	Skyjack
Model	SJ40T
Category	Boom Lifts
Language	English