Short Term Storage; Long Term Storage - JLG sky trak mmv Service Manual

General Information, Specifications and Maintenance
2.13.23

Short Term Storage

Less Than Two Months Duration
a. Before Storing
Perform the following steps prior to placing the vehicle in
storage:
1. Clean the entire vehicle. DO NOT remove the grease
coating from the boom chains.
2. Lubricate all grease fittings as described in Section
2.13.1, c. 250 Hour Intervals .
3. Prepare the engine for storage (refer to the engine
manual).
4. Apply multi-purpose grease to all exposed hydraulic
cylinder rods.
5. Apply Teflon based lubricant to the fork shafts and
the fork slide plates.
6. If the ambient temperature, anytime during the
storage period is expected to drop to a point that the
batteries could freeze, remove the batteries from the
vehicle. Store the batteries in a dry place where they
are not subject to temperatures near or below
freezing.
7. If the ambient temperature is expected to remain
above freezing and the vehicle is to be stored less
than one month, the batteries can remain connected
and no further disconnection of the equalizer is
required.
8. If the ambient temperature is expected to remain
above freezing and the vehicle is to be stored more
than one month, but less than two months, the
batteries can remain connected. However, the
NEGATIVE (-) lead to the bottom of the equalizer
must be disconnected to prevent electrical draw on
the batteries. Save the capscrew, lockwasher and
hex nut for reassembly. Isolate the cable away from
the equalizer.
9. If the ambient temperature is expected to drop below
freezing at anytime during the storage period, make
sure the engine coolant is either completely drained
from the radiator and engine block or that the
amount of anti-freeze in the system is adequate to
keep the coolant from freezing.
10. Preferably, store the vehicle inside where it will
remain dry. If it must be stored outside, park it on
lumber laid on flat level ground or on a concrete slab
and cover with a tarp.
2.68
b. B. Removing From Storage
After removing the vehicle from storage and before oper-
ating it, perform the following steps:
1. Reinstall a properly charged batteries (if removed).
Secure the hold-down brackets and attach battery
cables.
2. If the NEGATIVE (-) lead to the equalizer was
disconnected, reconnect the lead to the NEGATIVE
(-) terminal and secure with the capscrew,
lockwasher and hex nut saved from putting the
vehicle into storage. Torque the hex nut to 100 lb/in
(11 Nm).
3. Change the engine oil and filter to remove
condensation or other residuals.
4. If the vehicle has been stored for two years or more,
drain the coolant from the engine block and radiator
and refill with a 50/50 mixture of fresh anti-freeze
and water. For detailed information, see Section
2.13.4, b. Drain and Flush the Radiator .
5. Wipe off any multi-purpose grease that was applied
to vehicles hydraulic cylinder rods prior to storing.
6. Refer to Section 2.13.1, a. 10 Hour Intervals and
perform all the maintenance checks listed under the
10 Hour Intervals.
7. Review and familiarize yourself and any other
operator with all the safe and proper operating
procedures contained in the Sky Trak MMV
Telescopic Material Handler Owners/Operators
Manual.
2.13.24

Long Term Storage

Two Months Duration or More
a. Before Storing a Vehicle
Perform the following steps prior to placing the vehicle in
storage:
1. Clean the entire vehicle. Clean and dry all surfaces
to be sprayed with transit coat, but DO NOT remove
the grease coating from the boom chains.
2. Lubricate all grease fittings as described in Section
2.13.1, c. 250 Hour Intervals .
3. Thoroughly clean all four tires (side walls and tread
area) removing all dirt and debris. Be sure the tires
are free of grease and oil residue.
Model MMV Rev. 12/04