TrackDrive (TD) SeriesOperating & Safety InstructionsEnglish/USA – 02/17 294.4 PLATFORM CONTROL OPERATIONNEVER START THE NIFTYLIFT IF YOU SMELL PETROL (GASOLINE), LIQUIDPROPANE OR DIESEL. THESE FUELS ARE FLAMMABLE.BEFORE OPERATING THE NIFTYLIFT ENSURE THAT EACH OPERATOR HASREAD AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATING MANUAL. FAILURE TO DOSO MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.***FOR COLD START PROCEDURES SEE SECTION 4.3.1***ALWAYS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP BEFORE OPERATING.4.4.1 PLATFORM CONTROL INSTRUCTIONSALL MODELS1) NEVER exceed the maximum platform capacity.2) Check below, above and around the platform for any obstruction or hazards before operatingany function.3) Ensure all red emergency stops are out.4) Remove the key from the ground control station (turn key anti-clockwise) and put the key in theplatform control station and switch to “ON” (clockwise).5) Battery electric models go to step 11).DIESEL ENGINE OR Bl ENERGY MODELS ONLY6) Ensure that the main engine ignition switch is “ON”. Turn the “Engine Start” switch on theplatform control box clockwise and the engine will fire.7) Go to step 11). Note – Unless the diesel engine is running, the TD120T will automaticallydefault to the primary power source (usually mains AC).PETROL ENGINE OR PETROL/ELECTRIC MODELS ONLY8) Ensure that the fuel tap is turned to the “ON” position and that the main engine ignition switch is“ON”. Turn the “Engine Start” switch on the platform control box clockwise and the engine willfire.9) Go to step 11). Note – Unless the petrol engine is running, the TD120T will automatically defaultto the primary power source (usually mains AC)10) If the engine is too cold to start from the platform, try starting from the ground controls asdescribed in step 8) of the ground control operation section (4.3.1).