Operator's Manual Second Edition • Third PrintingOperating Instructions50 S® -80 XC ™ • S® -85 XC ™ Part No. 1311085GTOperation from Platform1 Turn the key switch to platform control.2 Pull out both ground and platform redEmergency Stop buttons to the on position.Diesel models: The engine glow plugs willautomatically start, either when the machine isturned on or when engine start is selected.3 Move the engine start switch to either side tostart the engine.Diesel models: When the glow plugs turn off,start the engine.Note: Do not press down the foot switch whenstarting the engine.To Position Platform1 Press down the foot switch.2 Slowly move the appropriate function controlhandle or toggle switch or press theappropriate button according to the markingson the control panel.Note: When the boom is positioned at the edge ofthe operating envelope, boom down and boomretract are coordinated by the control system. Theboom may retract while operating the boom downfunction.To Steer1 Press down the foot switch.2 Slowly move the drive control handle in thedirection indicated by blue or yellow trianglesOR press the thumb rocker switch located ontop 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 controlhandle off center.Decrease speed: Slowly move the controlhandle toward center.Stop: Return the control handle to center orrelease the function enable 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.