Pre-Start Inspection - JLG R4045 Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION AND INSPECTION
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PRE-START INSPECTION

The Pre-Start Inspection should include each of the following:
1. Cleanliness – Check all surfaces for leakage (oil or battery
fluid) or foreign objects. Report this to the proper mainte-
nance personnel.
2. Structure – Inspect the machine structure for dents, dam-
age, weld or parent metal cracks or other discrepancies.
Report this to the proper maintenance personnel.
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Parent Metal Crack
3. Decals and Placards – Check all for cleanliness and legibil-
ity. Ensure none of the decals and placards are missing.
Ensure all illegible decals and placards are cleaned or
replaced (refer to Section 6.6).
4. Operation and Safety Manuals – Ensure that a copy of the
Operation and Safety Manual, AEM Safety Manual (ANSI
markets only), and ANSI Manual of Responsibilities (ANSI
markets only) is enclosed in the weather resistant storage
container.
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Weld Crack
IF THE MACHINE DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, TURN OFF THE MACHINE IMMEDI-
ATELY! REPORT THE PROBLEM TO THE PROPER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. DO NOT
OPERATE THE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS DECLARED SAFE FOR OPERATION.
5. Walk-Around Inspection – Refer to Section 2.4.
6. Battery – Charge as required.
7. Hydraulic Oil Level – Check the hydraulic oil level in the
pump reservoir, add as required (refer to Section 6.4).
8. Accessories/Attachments – Refer to the Accessories section
in this manual or accessory installed upon the machine for
specific inspection, operation, and maintenance instruc-
tions.
9. Function Check – Once the Walk-Around Inspection is com-
plete, perform a functional check of all systems in an area
free of overhead and ground level obstructions. Refer to Sec-
tion 3 for more specific instructions on the operation of each
function.
10. Platform Gate – Keep gate and surrounding area clean and
unobstructed. Check that gate closes properly and is not
bent or damaged. Keep gate closed at all times except when
entering/exiting the platform and loading/unloading mate-
rials.
11. Lanyard Anchorage Points – JLG Industries, Inc. recom-
mends personnel in the platform wear a full body harness
with a lanyard attached to an authorized lanyard anchorage
point.
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