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Platform level adjustment If the platform is out of level, adjust as follows. (1) Set up the machine on firm and level surface, and move the boom to the suitable position to adjust the platform level. Danger: Do not allow any person or object on the platform when adjusting the platform level. (2) Pull the platform level adjust lever while pushing down the lock lever located beside the lower control box. Lock lever
Platform level adjust lever
(3) Hold the dead-man switch in its ON position and operate the boom telescope switch to adjust the platform level. To tilt the platform forward, operate the boom telescope switch to “OUT”. To tilt the platform backward, operate the boom telescope switch to “IN”.
OUT
Forward
Backward
IN
(4) After adjusting the platform level, return the platform level adjust lever to its original position and also check that the lock lever is up. (5) Repeat the boom raising, lowering and telescoping operations several times and make sure that the platform stays level.
Advice: If the boom is fully retracted, the tilting speed of the platform is very slow. To increase the speed, return the platform level adjust lever to its original position and extend the boom about one meter (3ft – 3in), then adjust the platform level as stated above.
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