A brief description of controls and
instruments is provided here as a
convenience for the operator.
These descriptions DO NOT
provide complete operation
instructions. Read & understand
this Manual, the EMI Rough Terrain
Forklift Safety Manual and the
GRADALL Material Handler Safety
Manual and view the GRADALL/EMI
Operator Orientation Video.
WARNING
!
3.1
Accelerator Pedal:
Depress pedal to increase speed and release pedal to
decrease speed.
Attachment Tilt Lever:
This lever controls tilt of the fork carriage. Speed is
proportional to lever actuation and engine RPM. Push lever forward to tilt down;
pull lever back to tilt up.
Attachment Tilt Switch (optional):
Depress left side of switch to tilt down;
depress right side of switch to tilt up.
Auxiliary Control Lever (optional):
This lever is used to control optional
hydraulic attachments. Follow decal instructions for lever/handler movements.
Auxiliary Light Switch (optional):
This switch turns auxiliary lights on and
off.
Boom Control Joystick
: This joystick controls boom elevation and extension.
Pull joystick back to raise boom; push joystick forward to lower boom. Move joystick
to right to extend boom; move to left to retract boom. Speed of boom movement
is proportional to joystick actuation and engine RPM.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge:
This gauge displays engine coolant
temperature.
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge:
This gauge displays engine oil pressure.
Forward/Reverse Lever:
This lever engages forward or reverse travel. Lift &
push lever fully forward for forward travel; lift and pull lever fully backward for
reverse travel. Move lever to centered position for “Neutral.”
Fuel Gauge:
This gauge displays level of fuel in fuel tank.
Heater Fan Switch (optional):
This switch turns heater fan on and off.
Horn Button:
Depress button to sound horn.
Hourmeter:
This meter indicates total time of engine operation in hours and
tenths of hours.
Ignition Switch:
This switch is actuated by a key. In “ACC” or “RUN” position,
voltage is available for all electrical functions. Full clockwise roatation to “START”
engages starter motor. Counter-clockwise rotation to “OFF” stops engine and
removes voltage from all electrical functions.
Level Indicator:
This bubble level indicator enables the operator to determine
the left to right level condition of the handler.
Lights Switch (optional):
This switch controls optional lighting which may be
provided with the handler.
Machine Level Lever:
This lever controls the relationship of the handler frame to
the front axle. Move the lever left to tilt frame to left, move the lever right to tilt
frame to right.
Parking Brake Switch:
This switch controls the application and release of the
parking brake. Indicator light on switch glows (red) to indicate brake is applied.
