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Skyjack SJ85AJ Articulating Boom Lift Operating Manual

111 pages · Publication 208931AHA

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Models
SJ85AJ
Serial coverage
SJ85AJ: 95400001 & Above
Manual type
Operating Manual
Pages
111
Publication
208931AHA
Condition
Brand new
Skyjack SJ85AJ Articulating Boom Lift Operating Manual, publication 208931AHA

What's inside

From the manual's own table of contents: 9 sections, 142 entries. See sample pages (PDF, 488 KB)

Section 1 – About This Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)17 topics
  • Read and Heed
    • 1.1-1 Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) Definition
    • 1.1-2 Purpose of Equipment
    • 1.1-3 Use of Equipment
    • 1.1-5 Operator
    • 1.1-6 Service Policy and Warranty
    • 1.1-7 Ownership of Machine
    • 1.1-8 Optional Accessories
    • 1.1-9 Scope of this Manual
  • Major Assemblies
    • 1.2-3 Boom Assembly
    • 1.2-4 Platform
  • Serial Number Nameplate
  • Responsibility for Maintenance
    • 1.4-1 Operator’s Responsibility for Maintenance
    • 1.4-2 Maintenance and Inspection Schedule
    • 1.4-3 Owner’s Inspections
Section 2 – Operator Safety4 topics
  • Electrocution Hazard
  • Safety Precautions
  • Fall Protection
  • Jobsite Inspection
Section 3 – Familiarization31 topics
  • Component Identification
  • Manual Storage Box
  • Control Functions
    • 3.3-1 Main Power Disconnect Switch
    • 3.3-2 Footswitch
    • 3.3-3 Base Control Console
    • 3.3-4 Platform Control Console
  • Features and Devices
    • 3.4-1 Driving Speed
    • 3.4-2 Driving Direction
    • 3.4-3 Tilt Switch
    • 3.4-4 Function Restrictions when Tilted
    • 3.4-5 Platform Load Sensing System
    • 3.4-6 Overload Status
    • 3.4-7 Brake Release System
    • 3.4-8 Secondary Guarding Electrical (SGE)
    • 3.4-9 Drive Bypass Valve
    • 3.4-10 Differential Lock Switch
    • 3.4-11 Turret Transportation Lock
    • 3.4-12 All Motion Alarm
  • Optional Equipment and Attachments
    • 3.5-1 AC Outlet on Platform (If Equipped)
    • 3.5-2 Work Light (If Equipped)
    • 3.5-3 Flashing Amber Light (If Equipped)
    • 3.5-4 Welder (If Equipped)
    • 3.5-5 Cold Weather Start (If Equipped)
    • 3.5-6 Arctic Weather Package (If Equipped)
  • Emergency Lowering Procedure
  • Chassis Tilt Recovery
    • 3.7-1 Platform Uphill
    • 3.7-2 Platform Downhill
Section 4 – Pre-operation37 topics
  • Operator’s Responsibility
  • Visual & Daily Maintenance Inspections
    • 4.2-2 Electrical
    • 4.2-3 Limit Switches
    • 4.2-4 Hydraulic
    • 4.2-5 Engine Compartment
    • 4.2-6 Control Compartment
    • 4.2-8 Platform Assembly
    • 4.2-9 Boom Assembly
    • 4.2-10 Optional Equipment/Attachments
  • Function Tests
    • 4.3-1 Test Main Power Disconnect Switch
    • 4.3-2 Base Control Console
    • 4.3-3 Test Base Emergency Stop Button and Base Emergency Stop Light
    • 4.3-4 Test Start/Function Enable/Emergency Power Switch and All Boom and Platform Functions
    • 4.3-5 Test Platform Self-leveling
    • 4.3-6 Test Platform Capacity Zone Indicator Lights
    • 4.3-7 Test Emergency Power
    • 4.3-8 Test Off/Base/Platform Switch
    • 4.3-9 Test Positive Air Shutoff (If Equipped)
    • 4.3-10 Platform Control Console
    • 4.3-11 Test Platform Emergency Stop Button and Platform Emergency Stop Light
    • 4.3-12 Verify Load Sensing Module Self-Check
    • 4.3-13 Test Footswitch and All Boom and Platform Functions
    • 4.3-14 Test Boom Lowering Cutout Switch
    • 4.3-15 Test Platform Capacity Zone Indicator Lights
    • 4.3-16 Test Secondary Guarding Electrical (SGE)
    • 4.3-17 Test Engine Start/On/Off Switch
    • 4.3-18 Test Emergency Power
    • 4.3-19 Test Manual Platform Leveling
    • 4.3-20 Test Steering
    • 4.3-21 Test Driving Function
    • 4.3-22 Test Brakes
    • 4.3-23 Test Driving Speed
    • 4.3-25 Test Differential Lock Switch
    • 4.3-26 Test Oscillating Axles
  • Operator’s Checklist
Section 5 – Operation27 topics
  • Start Operation
    • 5.1-1 To Activate Base Control Console
    • 5.1-2 To Rotate Platform Using Base Control Console
    • 5.1-3 To Rotate Turret Using Base Control Console
    • 5.1-4 To Move Jib Up and Down Using Base Control Console
    • 5.1-5 To Move Riser Up and Down Using Base Control Console
    • 5.1-6 To Raise or Lower Main Boom Using Base Control Console
    • 5.1-7 To Extend or Retract Fly Boom Using Base Control Console
    • 5.1-8 To Level Platform Using Base Control Console
    • 5.1-9 To Operate Using Emergency Power Switch at Base Control Console
    • 5.1-10 To Activate Platform Control Console
    • 5.1-11 To Drive Forward or Reverse Using Platform Control Console
    • 5.1-12 To Steer Using Platform Control Console
    • 5.1-13 To Move Jib Up and Down Using Platform Control Console
    • 5.1-14 To Move Riser Up and Down Using Platform Control Console
    • 5.1-15 To Extend or Retract Fly Boom Using Platform Control Console
    • 5.1-16 To Level Platform Using Platform Control Console
    • 5.1-17 To Rotate Platform Using Platform Control Console
    • 5.1-18 To Raise or Lower Main Boom Using Platform Control Console
    • 5.1-19 To Sound Horn
    • 5.1-20 To Rotate Turret Using Platform Control Console
    • 5.1-21 To Operate Using Emergency Power Switch at Platform Control Console
    • 5.1-22 To Engage Differential Lock Switch
    • 5.1-23 To Disengage Differential Lock Switch
    • 5.1-24 Shutdown Procedure
    • 5.1-25 Hydraulic Generator (If Equipped)
    • 5.1-26 Arctic Weather Package (If Equipped)
Section 6 – Additional Procedures7 topics
  • Winching and Towing Procedures
    • 6.1-1 To Release Brakes Manually
  • Refueling Procedure
    • 6.2-1 Refuelling (Gasoline or Diesel)
  • Loading/Unloading
    • 6.3-1 Loading and Tie-down
    • 6.3-2 Locking the Turret
Section 7 – Technical Diagrams & Specifications10 topics
  • Technical Diagrams
  • Standard and Optional Equipment
  • Owner’s Annual Inspection Record
  • Specifications and Features-A
  • Specifications and Features-B
  • Tire/Wheel Specifications
  • Maximum Platform Capacities
  • Floor Loading Pressure
    • 7.8-1 Locally Concentrated Pressure (LCP)
    • 7.8-2 Overall Uniform Pressure (OUP)
Section 8 – Labels
Section 9 – Unique Skyjack Features

Inside this manual

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Sample pages from the Skyjack SJ85AJ Articulating Boom Lift Operating Manual: Controls and operation, Specifications, Maintenance, Color page, Color page
  • Controls and operation, page 25: Section 3 – Familiarization
  • Specifications, page 81: Section 7 – Technical Diagrams & Specifications
  • Maintenance, page 97: Section 8 – Labels
  • Color page, page 18: Safety Precautions
  • Color page, page 9: Section 7 – Technical Diagrams &

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