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Section 5 – Operation
WARNING
Do not operate this MEWP without authorization
and training. If you do not obey, there is a risk of
death or serious injury.
Do these tasks in sequence before MEWP operation:
1. Worksite inspection. Refer to Section 2.4.
2. Visual and daily maintenance inspections. Refer
to Section 4.2.
3. Function tests. Refer to Section 4.3.
4. If a risk assessment finds that a rescue plan
is necessary, make sure you have a system of
communication. The communication must be
between the personnel on the platform and
the selected support personnel. The selected
support personnel must know how to use the
base controls to lower the platform.
WARNING
Do not operate the MEWP if:
▪
It does not operate correctly
▪
It is damaged or shows worn or missing parts
▪
The safety devices are tampered with or
disabled
▪
It is locked and tagged for servicing or repair
▪
It was modified without permission from
Skyjack and the MEWP owner.
If you do not obey, there is a risk of death or
serious injury.
5.1 Energize the base control
console
1. Turn the main power disconnect switch to the
on position.
2. Pull the emergency-stop button on the base
control console.
WARNING
If you do not hear a beep, and the light does not
come on, lock and tag the MEWP. Remove the
MEWP for servicing. If you do not obey, there is a
risk of death or serious injury.
3. Move the off/base/platform key switch to the
base position.
4. Start the engine. Do the steps that follow for your
engine fuel type and temperature.
Engine
type
Cold engine Warm engine
Diesel
a. Move the engine
start/glow plug
switch to the glow
plug position, and
hold it for 15 to 20
seconds or until
the light turns off.
b. Move the engine
start/glow plug
switch to the
engine start
position.
a. Move the
engine start/
glow plug
switch to the
engine start
position.
Dual
fuel
a. Move the fuel switch to the liquid
propane gas or gasoline position.
b. Move the engine start switch to the
engine start position.
Figure 07 Start the diesel or dual fuel engines from the
engine, base, or platform control consoles
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