Service and Repair Manual September 2015Platform Controls18 S-80 • S-85 • S-80X Part No. 12690741-2 Joys ticks1-2JoysticksHow to Calibrate a JoystickThe joysticks on this machine utilize digital HallEffect technology for proportional control. If ajoystick is disconnected or replaced, it must becalibrated before that particular machine functionwill operate.Note: The joystick must be calibrated before thethreshold, max-out or ramp rate can be set.Note: Perform this procedure with the engine off.1 Open the platform control box.2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to theon position at both the ground and platformcontrols.3 Turn the key switch to platform control. Do notstart the engine.4 Select a joystick to calibrate.5 Disconnect the wire harness connector fromthe joystick for approximately 10 seconds oruntil the alarm sounds. Connect the wireharness connector to the joystick.6 Move the joystick full stroke in either directionand hold for 5 seconds.7 Return the joystick to the neutral position,pause for a moment, then move the joystickfull stroke in the opposite direction. Hold for5 seconds and return the joystick to theneutral position.Result: The alarm should sound indicatingsuccessful joystick calibration.8 Repeat this procedure for each joystickcontrolled machine function including thethumb rocker steer switch.Note: No machine function should operate whileperforming the joystick calibration procedure.
