SkyRider 15
3-2
Upper Control Box
The upper control box, Figure 3-2, is in the lift cage. The upper control box enables lift
and travel operations whenever the
BATTERY ON/OFF switch is in the ON position and the
lower control box key switch is in the
UPPER CONTROL position.
Upper control box controls include four pushbuttons and a forward/reverse floor-travel
joystick with thumb-switch steering.
Figure 3-2. Upper Control Box
Press and hold the
ENABLE pushbutton down to enable the control functions. The ENABLE
pushbutton must always be pressed first to enable the lift, steering, and travel functions.
The
ENABLE pushbutton must be held down to continue the equipment function.
CAUTION
The pothole guard actuator will not lift the weight of the SkyRider. Using the pot-
hole guard actuator to lift the vehicle will permanently damage the actuator.
With the ENABLE pushbutton depressed, press the UP [] pushbutton to raise the plat-
form or press the
DOWN [
] pushbutton to lower the platform. When the lift platform
starts to rise, the pothole guard extends down to near floor level. When extended, the
pothole guard will prevent the lift vehicle from tipping in case a wheel drops into a hole
during travel. When the lift platform is fully lowered, the pothole guard rises.
With the
ENABLE pushbutton depressed, move the travel joystick forward or back to
move the lift vehicle in the forward or reverse direction. For slow speeds, move the joy-
stick forward or back just a little. For faster speeds, move the joystick more.
With the
ENABLE pushbutton depressed, press the left or right side of the thumb switch to
steer the rear wheels to the left or right. The steering can be adjusted before or during
floor travel.
Press the
EMERGENCY STOP button to stop all equipment motion. If the lift vehicle is
moving forward or back, a travel brake is applied causing travel to stop. To resume lift
vehicle operations, turn
EMERGENCY STOP button clockwise.
