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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 6.3.
Refer to Section 3.1 for the location of the platform
control console.
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Inclined drive/level drive: This switch selects
the following speeds:
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Level drive – high speed (low torque) when
driving on flat surfaces.
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Level drive – low speed (high torque) when
driving on rough terrains.
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Inclined drive – provides maximum torque
when climbing grades.
2
Lift/off/drive: A light next to this switch
illuminates to indicate the selected mode.
▪
The off position on this switch disconnects the
power to both the lift and drive circuits.
▪
The lift position energizes the lift circuit.
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The drive position energizes the drive circuit.
3
Engine start/glow plug: In the start position,
this switch starts the engine. In the glow plug
position, it energizes the glow plugs. This helps
to start a cold diesel engine. The glow plugs
only operate when the switch is held.
4
Horn: This push-button makes a sound like a car
horn.
5
Lift/drive/steer/auto-level function-enable: This
switch energizes the controller handle. Squeeze
and hold the switch continuously to engage the
lift, drive, steer, and auto-level functions.
6
Steering rocker: This switch controls the left and
right steering. Release the switch to return it to
the neutral position.
7
Lift/drive/auto-level controller: This one-hand
lever controls the lift, drive, and auto-level
movements. To return it to the initial neutral
position, release the controller.
8
Generator (optional equipment): This switch
starts the generator.
9
Auto-level (optional equipment)/differential
lock: In the auto-level position, this switch
enables the controller operation of the outrigger
auto-level function. In the differential lock position
(available only in drive mode), this switch makes
the light
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go on, and the differential lock
engages. The differential lock is only available in
the drive mode.
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Auto-level light (optional equipment)
Auto-level light Outrigger condition
Off
The outriggers are fully
retracted. The outriggers are
not active.
Flashing slowly
Indicates the outrigger
extension or retraction.
Flashing quickly
The outriggers are extended
and the MEWP is not level, or
there is an outrigger or auto-
level function error.
On
The outriggers are extended
and the MEWP is level. The
light is on while the auto-level
function is active only.
10
Emergency-stop/operation light: This button,
disconnects the power to the control circuit.
▪
When the light is on continuously, the platform
controls are available.
▪
When the light flashes, there is an overload
(refer to Section 3.4-8).
FAMILIARIZATION
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