Chapter 2. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - TM-55-1730-228-13-P0019

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CHAPTER 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE

OF OPERATOR'S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

2-1. GENERAL.

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This chapter contains all instructions necessary for operating the SPEMS.

2-2. OPERATOR'S CONTROLS

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a. Control Boxes.

(1) There are two operator control boxes on the SPEMS: One is located on the platform. The second control

box is located on the electrical ]unction box at the rear of the SPEMS. The platform control is equipped with a bracket

that allows the control box to be positioned anywhere on the guardrailing. The base control is pinned in position and

must be removed when used. When operating with the base control, the operator walks behind the SPEMS. Normal

operation is with the platform control.

(2) Both control boxes contain identical controls with three exceptions.

(a) The platform control (Figure 2-1) contains a key switch for engine starting whereas the base control

(Figure 2-2) uses a spring loaded toggle type starting switch.

Figure 2-1. Operator's Controls Located on Platform (Platform Control Box).

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