FIGURE 2-6: Pot hole bars FIGURE 2-7: Emergency lowering valve
11. Verify that the pot hole cylinders have rotated the pot - hole bars into position under the ma-
chine.
12. Check to make sure the chassis emergency lowering valve as shown on gure 2-7 is operat-
ing correctly using the following procedure:
Open the valve by pulling the knob out.
Once the platform is fully lowered, close the valve by releasing the knob.
13. Push the chassis emergency stop switch into the off position to check that all machine func-
tions are disabled. Pull out the chassis emergency stop switch to resume.
14. Check that the route is level and capable of supporting the wheel load, clear of holes and drop
offs, persons and obstructions.
15. Turn the key switch to platform control and mount the platform.
16. After mounting the platform, ensure gates are closed. Secure gate latch if supplied (Australian
machines only).
17. To inspect the platform extension;
Inspect the foot lever to ensure that it releases the pin to extend the platform as shown in
gure 2-8.
While facing the rear of the platform, step down on the foot lever and push the top rail of
the extension deck backwards until the pin engages the stop and locates securely.
To retract the extension deck, face the rear of the platform. Step down on the foot lever and
grasp the top rail of the extension deck pulling backwards to retarct the deck until the pin
engages the rear stop.
Make sure the platform extension deck is locked in position before continuing.
18. Select drive mode.
19. While pressing on the joystick interlock switch, slowly position the joystick to forward and re-
verse to check for speed and directional control. The further you push or pull the joystick from
the centre, the faster the machine will travel.
20. While pressing on the joystick interlock switch, move the steering switch button right and then
left to check for steering control.
21. Push the platform emergency stop switch down to the the off position to check that all machine
functions are disabled. Twist and pull up the platform emergency switch to enable all machine
functions.
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