Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • Second Printing38 S-40 • S-45 Part No. 226478Operating InstructionsTo Position Platform1 Press down the foot switch.2 Slowly move the appropriate function controlhandle or toggle switch according to themarkings on the control panel.To Steer1 Press down the foot switch.2 Slowly move the drive/steer control handle in thedirection indicated by the blue or yellowtriangles OR press the thumb rocker switchlocated on top of the drive control handle.Use the color-coded direction arrows on theplatform controls and the drive chassis to identifythe direction the wheels will turn.To Drive1 Press down the foot switch.2 Increase speed: Slowly move the drive controlhandle off center.Decrease speed: Slowly move the drive controlhandle toward center.Stop: Return the drive control handle to center orrelease the foot switch.Use the color-coded direction arrows on theplatform controls and the drive chassis to identifythe direction the machine will travel.Machine travel speed is restricted when the boomis raised or extended.Operation from Ground1 Turn the key switch to ground control.2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button tothe on position.3 Gasoline/LPG models: Choose fuel by movingthe fuel select switch to the desired position.4 Start the engine.To Position Platform1 Hold the function enable switch toeither side.2 Move the appropriate toggle switch according tothe markings on the control panel.Drive and steer functions are not available from theground controls.Operation from Platform1 Turn the key switch to platform control.2 Pull out both ground and platform redEmergency Stop buttons to the on position.3 Gasoline/LPG models: Choose fuel by movingthe fuel select switch to the desired position.4 Start the engine. Do not press down the footswitch when starting the engine.