3 — OPERATION
3-3
8. The lift is now ready for operation. While depressing the ON pushbutton, select
the desired function,
UP or DOWN on the position selector switch. The platform
will raise or lower respectively. The
EMERGENCY STOP pushbutton deactivates
the control circuit.
NOTE: Should the platform continue to rise after the UP switch is released, press
the
ON pushbutton and select the DOWN position at the same time and the
platform should stop or lower.
3-3 EMERGENCY LOWERING PROCEDURE
The Cougar Lift is equipped with a manual lowering valve in case of emergency situa-
tions to lower the platform. The emergency lowering valve is located on the hydraulic
block manifold in the hydraulic pump compartment. The valve may be accessed through
the opening on the base door. To lower the platform, turn the red knob on the valve
counterclockwise. Refer to Figure 3-3.
EMERGENCY
LOWERING
VALVE
RED KNOB
Figure 3-3. Emergency Lowering Valve
