Operation
Section
3-4 AB38 Work Platform
3.2 Controls and Indicators
The controls and indicators for operation of the AB38
Work Platform are shown in Figures 3-1 & 3-2. The
name and function of each control and indicator are
listed in Tables 3-1. The index numbers in the figure
correspond to the index numbers in the table. The
operator should know the location of each
control and indicator and have a thorough
knowledge of the function and operation of each
before attempting to operate the unit.
Table 3-1: Controls and Indicators
Platform Controller*
Chassis Control
3.2
INDEX NO. NAME FUNCTION
1 Emergency Stop Cuts all machine functions when pushed, twist to release.
2 Platform Level Depress button and hold while using joystick to level the platform.
3 Upper Boom Depress button to engage Upper Boom lift functions (Up & Down)
4 Lower Boom Depress button to engage Lower Boom lift functions (Up & Down)
5 Drive Depress button to engage Drive functions (Forward & Reverse)
6 Horn Depress button and hold to sound the horn.
7 Slew (Rotate) Depress button to engage Slew functions (Clockwise & Counter Clockwise)
8 Display Shows battery status during normal operation and fault codes outside of normal operation.
9 Telescope Depress button to engage Telescope functions (Extend & Retract)
10 Joystick Depress deadman switch and select joystick forward or reverse to enable a selected
function.
11 Key Switch Provides power to the lif
INDEX NO. NAME FUNCTION
1 Emergency Stop Cuts all machine functions
2 Upper Boom Depress Button to engage Upper Boom lift functions (up & down)
3 Lower Boom Depress Button to engage Lower Boom lift functions (up & down)
4 Slew (Rotate) Depress Button to engage Slew functions (clockwise & counter clockwise)
5 Telescope Depress Button to engage Telescope functions (extend & retract)
6 Enable Depress Button and hold to enable selected function
7 Rocker Switch Use with “enable” button to activate the selected function