Skyjack SJ 6826RT User manual

Operating Manual
Rough Terrain Compact Series (ANSI/CSA)
MODELS SJ 6826RT SJ 6832RT
157929AD-A February 2014

This manual is based on Serial Number(s):
SJ 68XXRT 37 002 788 - 37 003 410; 37 003 412 - 37 003 468
Please refer to the website (www.skyjack.com) for older Serial Numbers.
Parts (North America)
Toll Free: 1-800-965-4626
Toll Free Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Skyjack Australia Pty Ltd.
4 Coates Place
Wetherill Park
New South Wales 2164
Australia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Skyjack Brasil
Indaiatuba, SP, Brasil 13347-653
Tel: [phone]
Alameda Júpiter, 710
Loteamento American Park Empresarial
Skyjack Service Center
3451 Swenson Ave. St. Charles,
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-800-275-9522
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]om
Illinois, 60174 USA
Parts & Service (Europe)
Unit 1 Maes Y Clawdd
Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8NN UK
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Maesbury Road Industrial Estate

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The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important
safety messages on aerial platform, safety signs
in manuals or elsewhere. When you see this
symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal
injury or death. Follow the instructions in the
safety message.
This Safety Alert Symbol means attention!
Become alert! Your safety is involved.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates a procedure essential for safe operation and which,
if not followed, may result in a malfunction or damage to the aerial platform.

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Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform ................................................................................................. 5
Read and Heed .....................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Rules...........................................................................................................................................................6
Section 2 - Familiarization ................................................................................................................... 11
2.1 Familiarization of SJ68RT Series......................................................................................................11
2.2 Component Identification.................................................................................................................12
2.3 Visual & Daily Maintenance Inspections..........................................................................................17
2.4 Function Tests ..................................................................................................................................26
2.5 Winching and Towing Procedure.....................................................................................................35
2.6 Emergency Lowering Procedure .....................................................................................................36
Section 3 - Operation ........................................................................................................................... 37
3.1 General .............................................................................................................................................37
3.2 Major Components...........................................................................................................................38
3.3 Major Assemblies .............................................................................................................................39
3.4 Serial Number Nameplate................................................................................................................39
3.5 Component Identification.................................................................................................................40
3.6 Component Identification (Special Options)....................................................................................42
3.7 Operator’s Responsibility.................................................................................................................44
3.8 Start Operation .................................................................................................................................45
3.9 Refueling Procedure.........................................................................................................................52
3.10 Guardrail Folding Procedure............................................................................................................54
3.11 Loading/Unloading...........................................................................................................................56
3.12 Moving the Aerial Platform Through a Doorway..............................................................................58
3.13 Maintenance Support Procedure.....................................................................................................60
Section 4 - Tables.................................................................................................................................. 61
Table 4.1 Standard and Optional Features......................................................................................................61
Table 4.2 Specifications and Features.............................................................................................................62
Table 4.3 Owner’s Annual Inspection Record .................................................................................................63
Table 4.4 Maximum Platform Capacities (Evenly Distributed) ........................................................................64
Table 4.5 Floor Loading Pressure....................................................................................................................65
Table 4.5 Floor Loading Pressure....................................................................................................................66
Table 4.6 Maintenance and Inspection Schedule ...........................................................................................67
Table 4.7 Operator’s Checklist.........................................................................................................................68
Section 5 - Labels.................................................................................................................................. 69
Table of Contents

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Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform Read and Heed
SKYJACK is continuously improving and expanding product features on its equipment, therefore, specifications
and dimensions are subject to change without notice.
Aerial Platform Definition
A mobile device that has an adjustable position platform supported from ground level by a structure.
Purpose of Equipment
The SKYJACK Rough Terrain Compact Series aerial platform is designed to transport and raise personnel, tools
and materials to overhead work areas.
Use of Equipment
The aerial platform is a highly maneuverable, mobile work station. Lifting and driving must be on a flat, level,
compacted surface. It can be driven over uneven terrain only when the platform is fully lowered.
Manual
The operating manual is considered a fundamental part of the aerial platform. It is a very important way to
communicate necessary safety information to users and operators. A complete and legible copy of this manual
must be kept in the provided weather-resistant storage compartment on the aerial platform at all times.
Operator
The operator must read and completely understand both this operating manual and the safety panel label located
on the platform and all other warnings in this manual and on the aerial platform. Compare the labels on the
aerial platform with the labels found within this manual. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them
immediately.
Service Policy and Warranty
SKYJACK warrants each new SJRT Compact Series work platform to be free of defective parts and workmanship
for the first 24 months. Any defective part will be replaced or repaired by your local SKYJACK dealer at no charge
for parts or labor. Contact the SKYJACK Service Department for warranty statement extensions or exclusions.
Optional Accessories
The SKYJACK aerial platform is designed to accept a variety of optional accessories. These are listed under
“Standard and Optional Features” in Table 4.1. Operating instructions for these options (if equipped) are located
in Section 3 of this manual.
For non-standard components or systems, contact the SKYJACK Service Department at
(: 800 275-9522
7: 630 262-0006
Include the model and serial number for each applicable aerial platform.
Scope of this Manual
a. This manual applies to the ANSI/SIA, CSA version of the SJRT Compact Series aerial platform models listed
on Table 4.1.
- Equipment identified with “ANSI” meets the ANSI SIA-A92.6-2006 standard.
- Equipment identified with “CSA” meets the CSA B354.2-01 standard.
b. CSA (Canada)
Operators are required to conform to national, territorial/provincial and local health and safety regulations
applicable to the operation of this aerial platform.
c. ANSI/SIA (United States)
Operators are required by the current ANSI/SIA A92.6 standards to read and understand their responsibilities
in the manual of responsibilities before they use or operate this aerial platform.
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Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
Read and Heed