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Control functions Section 3 – Familiarization
3.3-3 Platform control console
Use this control console to operate the MEWP from
the platform or the ground. To operate the MEWP from
a position on the ground, refer to section 6.5.
Refer to section 3.1 for the location of the platform
control console.
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1
Inclined drive/level drive: This switch selects
the inclined drive (low speed/high torque), or the
level drive (high speed/low torque).
2
Lift/off/drive: This switch has three positions or
modes.
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The off position on this switch disconnects the
power to both the lift and drive circuits.
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The lift position energizes the lift circuit.
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The drive position energizes the drive circuit.
3
Engine start: This switch starts the engine.
If the engine stalls or does not start immediately,
wait two or three seconds for the oil pressure to
bleed off and try again.
4
Horn: This push-button makes a sound like a car
horn.
5
Emergency-stop/operation light: This button
disconnects power to the control circuit.
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When the light is on continuously, the platform
controls are available.
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When the light flashes, there is an overload
(refer to section 3.4-8)
6
Choke/glow plug: Push and hold this button to
help start a cold dual fuel (choke) or diesel (glow
plug) engine.
7
Low/high throttle switch: This switch selects
between low and high engine throttle speeds.
8
Steering rocker: This switch controls the left and
right steering. Release the switch to return it to
the neutral position.
9
Lift/drive controller: This one-hand lever
controls the lift and drive movements. To return
it to the initial neutral position, release the
controller.
10
Lift/drive/steer function-enable: This switch
energizes the controller handle. Squeeze and
hold the switch continuously to engage the lift,
drive and steer.
FAMILIARIZATION