Skyjack SJ 7127 SJ 7135 SJ 8243 Operating Manual
SJ 7127 SJ 7135 SJ 8243 SJ 8850 SJ 8831 SJ 8841 SJ 9250
143884AC-A
About your work platform
Read and pay attention
SKYJACK continually improves and expands the product features of its devices and thus also the specifications and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
Definition of aerial work platforms and mobile aerial work platforms
A mobile device with a positionable platform supported from the ground by a structure.
Purpose of the equipment
The SKYJACK Rough Terrain medium and large work platforms are designed for transporting and lifting personnel and tools and materials to the work areas overhead.
Use of devices
The aerial work platform is an extremely maneuverable, mobile workplace. Lifting and driving must be done on a flat, level surface.
compacted surface. Driving over uneven terrain is only possible when the platform is fully lowered.
Manual
The operating instructions are considered an essential part of the aerial work platform. It is a very important path provide necessary safety information to users and operators. A complete and legible copy of this manual must be stored at all times in the weatherproof storage compartment provided on the aerial work platform.
operator
The operator must read and fully understand both this instruction manual and the safety panel label affixed thereto the platform and all other warnings in this manual and on the platform. Compare the labels on the aerial work platform with the labels in this manual. If labels are damaged or missing, replace them immediately.
Skyjack SJ 7127 SJ 7135 SJ 8243 Operating Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Skyjack SJ 7127 SJ 7135 SJ 8243 SJ 8850 SJ 8831 SJ 8841 SJ 9250 Mid-Size & Full-Size Rough Terrain Series Operating Manual 143884AC-A – PDF DOWNLOAD
Section 1 – About Your Aerial Platform
Read and Heed
Aerial Platform Definition 7
Purpose of Equipment 7
Use of Equipment 7
Manual 7
Operator 7
Service Policy and Warranty 7
Optional Accessories 7
Scope of this Manual 7
Safety Rules
Operator Safety Reminders 8
Electrocution Hazard 9
Safety Precautions 10
Section 2 – Operation
2 1 General 13
2 1-1 Operator Qualifications 13
2 1-2 Operator’s Responsibility for Maintenance 13
2 1-3 Maintenance and Inspection Schedule 13
2 1-4 Owner’s Inspections 13
2 2 Major Components 14
2 3 Major Assemblies 15
2 3-1 Base 15
2 3-2 Lifting Mechanism 15
2 3-3 Platform 15
2 4 Serial Number Nameplate 15
2 5 Component Identification 16
2 5-1 Main Power Disconnect Switch 16
2 5-2 Motion Alarm 16
2 5-3 Tilt Alarm 16
2 5-4 Base Control Console 16
2 5-5 Engine Control Console 17
2 5-6 Electrical Control Console 18
2 5-7 Brake System 18
2 5-8 Emergency Lowering System 18
2 5-9 Propane Cylinder (If Equipped) 19
2 5-10 Manual Storage Box 19
2 5-11 Maintenance Support 19
2 5-12 Folding Guardrail System 20
2 5-13 Lanyard Attachment Anchorage 20
2 5-14 AC Outlet on Platform 20
2 5-15 Platform Control Console 21
2 6 Component Identification (Special Options) 22
2 6-1 Generator/Outrigger Control Console (If Equipped) 22
2 6-2 Powered Extension Control Console (If Equipped) 22
2 6-3 1500W AC Inverter (If Equipped) 23
2 7 Operator’s Responsibility 24
2 8 Visual and Daily Maintenance Inspections 25
2 9 Function Tests 35
2 10 Start Operation 42
2 10-1 To Activate Base Control Console 42
2 10-2 To Raise or Lower Platform Using Base Console 43
2 10-3 To Activate Platform Control Console 43
2 10-4 To Raise or Lower Platform Using Platform Control Console 44
2 10-5 To Drive Forward or Backward 44
2 10-6 To Steer 45
2 10-7 To Select Drive Torque 45
2 10-8 To Extend or Retract Powered Extension Platform (If Equipped) 46
2 10-9 To Extend or Retract Manual Extension Platform 46
2 10-10 Hydraulic Outriggers (If Equipped) 47
2 10-11 Generator (If Equipped) 48
2 10-12 Electrical Inverter (If Equipped) 48
2 10-13 Shutdown Procedure 48
2 11 Refueling Procedures 50
2 11-1 Regular Fuel 51
2 11-2 Propane 51
2 12 Loading/Unloading 52
2 11-1 Lifting 52
2 11-2 Driving 53
2 13 Winching and Towing Procedure 54
2 13-1 To Release the Brakes Manually 54
2 14 Guardrail Folding Procedure 55
2 15 Emergency Lowering Procedures 57
2 16 Maintenance Support Procedure 58
2 17 Tables 59
2 18 Labels 69
List of Tables
2 1 Standard and Optional Features 59
2 2 Owner’s Annual Inspection Record 60
2 3 Specifications and Features 61
2 4 Maximum Platform Capacities (Evenly Distributed) 62
2 5 Maximum Platform Capacities (Evenly Distributed with Optional #7 Tires) 63
2 6 Floor Loading Pressure 64
2 7 Tire Specifications 66
2 8 Maintenance and Inspection Schedule 67
2 9 Operator’s Checklist 68