I was wondering if someone would answer a few questions about my panel. I don't quite understand what's supposed to happen, and so, I'm not sure if my machine is acting right. What is item #2, I don't have this? What is item #5, same? Item #3, if this does anything more than speed, what would it be? No idea what item #4 is supposed to do? No idea with item #1, but I think this is idle high, idle low. But what is the symbol supposed to be? I usually just flip switches until I get something useful. Plus, all my symbols have worn away, and so it's hard to remember after I work for couple of hours and get exhausted. Thanks.
You can download operator manuals from the JLG website. That should tell you everything you need to know.
Yeah, I've got the manuals, and I've read them. But the machine doesn't seem to work. So I need a little expanded version of what's supposed to happen and why. The number 4 turtle switch doesn't seem to do anything on my machine. I'm just asking if anyone want to chirp in on this. Thanks for telling me to read the manual.
The #4 turtle is for your drive function, it puts it in super slow motion. I believe #1 is your engine idle speed, #2 is the hydraulic pump speed, #3 is the high/ low drive speed, #5 is the axle lock light which tells you the axles are extended. Not telling you what to do, but i would really consider replacing the placard for the control box. Thats a good way to get someone hurt or tear up something.
Agree with Barklee, you should replace that panel. Actually, to be in compliance, you are required for that panel to be legible. And Barklee took a good guess, but I need to correct a couple; #1 is engine speed, low/high throttle, high engine works for drive, high engine will cut out when boom is above horizontal. #2 is pump output. You're machine may not have this option depending on what type of pumps it has. #3 is drive motor speed, changes position of the swash plate inside the drive motors. #4 is creep switch, as noted, gives you a very slow (creep) speed when working with boom at long extension. #5 is engine distress lamp. again, option you may not have. typically used on units with Deutz diesel engine.
I usually just flip switches until I get something useful. Plus, all my symbols have worn away, and so it's hard to remember after I work for couple of hours and get exhausted. how can you use your machine safely if you don't know what button does what?
Thanks very much. And you're absolutely right about the safety warning. I'm going to repair the box after I get my roof finished. I want to completely remove it and sort of do body work on it and restore it, but I need it before hand. I don't ever raise the tower, and I only use it up to one story against the spouting on my garage roof. And I go back and forth. I could almost hang drop out of it at this height, but I also have a ladder nearby as a backup. The thing is just so handy, even if it's a little sick. All functions work from the ground station, and the box was pretty reliable until the bird nest incident. This cute little bird went through my E-Stop switch hole and completely filled the control box with hay and mud. After picking and air hosing for an hour, I was ready to get the shot gun. That tiny little b*****d also has an enormous ear splitting chirp. I couldn't shoot him though. The wildlife don't even fear or respect me.
This is the exact detail that I wanted to know. Thanks seems like not enough for your good answers. And gentlemen, I intend to repair this control box at the earliest possible. I'm going to try to do a little picture story as I do it. Thanks.
I think the symbols weathered off just this last year. And when everything worked, I didn't really pay attention to the symbols. As far as safety, this thing either works or it doesn't. I don't think it will start acting by itself and do uncommanded movements. But as I said below/above, I plan ahead and have ways of getting myself out if I get trapped. And I don't use it alone or at great heights. And lastly, that's kind of my business.