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Operation and Safety Manual Original Instructions - Keep this manual with the machine at all times. Boom Lift Models E300AJ E300AJP S/N 0300138358 to Present ANSI 3121252 ® January 5, 2015...
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The purpose of this manual is to provide owners, users, operators, lessors, and lessees with the precautions and operating procedures essential for the safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose. Due to continuous product improvements, JLG Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make specification changes without prior notification. Contact JLG Industries, Inc. for updated information.
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INDICATES INFORMATION OR A COMPANY POLICY THAT RELATES DIRECTLY OR INDI- INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RECTLY TO THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL OR PROTECTION OF PROPERTY. RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS DECAL WILL HAVE AN ORANGE BACK- GROUND. – JLG Lift – 3121252...
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Modifications Product Safety JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. SENDS SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS TO THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THIS MACHINE. CONTACT JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. TO ENSURE THAT THE Contact: CURRENT OWNER RECORDS ARE UPDATED AND ACCURATE. Product Safety and Reliability Department JLG Industries, Inc.
• Check the machine for modifications to original components. opposite direction. Always return switch to neutral and stop Ensure that any modifications have been approved by JLG. before moving the switch to the next function. Operate con- trols with slow and even pressure.
Face the machine when entering or not operate this machine. leaving the platform. Always maintain “three point contact” with the machine, using two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand at all times during entry and exit. – JLG Lift – 3121252...
• Keep both feet firmly positioned on the platform floor at all times. Never position ladders, boxes, steps, planks, or similar items on unit to provide additional reach for any purpose. • Keep oil, mud, and slippery substances cleaned from footwear and the platform floor. 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
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• Allow for machine movement and electrical line swaying. 50,000 volts. One foot additional clearance is required for every additional 30,000 volts or less. – JLG Lift – 3121252...
• Before driving on floors, bridges, trucks, and other surfaces, check allowable capacity of the surfaces. 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
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Keep all loads within the confines of the platform, mph (12.5 m/s). Refer to Table 1-2, Beaufort Scale (For Refer- unless authorized by JLG. ence Only). • Keep the chassis of the machine a minimum of 2 ft. (0.6m) •...
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32-38 13.9-17.1 Near Gale/Moderate Gale Whole trees in motion. Effort needed to walk against the wind. 39-46 17.2-20.7 Fresh Gale Twigs broken from trees. Cars veer on road. 47-54 20.8-24.4 Strong Gale Light structure damage. 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
• Use the boom functions, not the drive function, to position the boom or platform. Position barricades on floor if necessary. platform close to obstacles. • Always post a lookout when driving in areas where vision is obstructed. 1-10 – JLG Lift – 3121252...
• DO NOT attempt to repair or tighten any hydraulic hoses or fit- tings while the machine is powered on or when the hydraulic system is under pressure. • Always relieve hydraulic pressure from all hydraulic circuits before loosening or removing hydraulic components. 3121252 – JLG Lift – 1-11...
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• Never attempt to move heavy parts without the aid of a mechanical device. Do not allow heavy objects to rest in an unstable position. Ensure adequate support is provided when raising components of the machine. 1-12 – JLG Lift – 3121252...
• Avoid overfilling the battery fluid level. Add distilled water to terminals. batteries only after the batteries are fully charged. • Always wear hand, eye, and face protection when servicing batteries. Ensure that battery acid does not come in contact with skin or clothing. 3121252 – JLG Lift – 1-13...
4. Use of approved fall protection device. site. 5. Enough knowledge of the mechanical operation of the machine to recognize a malfunction or potential malfunc- tion. 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION 2.2 PREPARATION, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. RECOGNIZES A FACTORY TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN AS A The following table covers the periodic machine inspections and PERSON WHO HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE JLG SERVICE TRAINING SCHOOL maintenance required by JLG Industries, Inc.
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At intervals as specified in the Service and Maintenance Owner, Dealer, or User Qualified JLG Mechanic Service and Maintenance Manual Manual. NOTE: Inspection forms are available from JLG. Use the Service and Maintenance Manual to perform inspections. 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
Weld Crack 3. Decals and Placards – Check all for cleanliness and legibil- ity. Make sure none of the decals and placards are missing. Make sure all illegible decals and placards are cleaned or replaced. – JLG Lift – 3121252...
Ensure that all machine functions are disabled when Drive Orientation Override switch must be used for the drive the Emergency Stop Button is pushed in. function to operate. d. Ensure all boom functions stop when the function enable switch is released. 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
If SkyGuard remains activated after function reversal or cutout, depress and hold the SkyGuard Override Switch to allow normal use of machine functions until the SkyGuard sensor is disen- gaged. – JLG Lift – 3121252...
10. Tie Rod Ends and Steering Spindles - See Inspection in working condition. Note. 2. Platform & Ground Control Consoles - Switches and levers return to neutral, decals/placards secure and legible, control markings legible. Figure 2-3. Daily Walk-Around Inspection - Sheet 2 of 3 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
10. Jib Swing 11. Platform Level 12. Platform Rotate 13. Platform Overload 14. Battery Condition/Hourmeter 15. Machine Safety System Override (MSSO) Figure 3-4. Ground Control Station - E300AJP with Machine Safety System Override (MSSO) (CE Only) – JLG Lift – 3121252...
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FORM/GROUND SELECT switch. With the switch key turned to the GROUND position, power is shut off to platform and only ground controls are opera- 8. Telescope Control ble. Provides extension and retraction of the boom. 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
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Provides emergency override of function automatic self leveling system. This switch is used to adjust controls that are locked out in the event of platform level in situations such as ascending/descending a Load Sense System activation. grade. – JLG Lift – 3121252...
4. Power/Emergency Stop Switch for approximately 20 seconds. A two-position red mushroom shaped switch furnishes power to PLATFORM Controls when pulled out (on). When pushed in (off ), power is shut off to the platform functions. 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
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NOTE: When boom is positioned above horizontal and Posi-Track engaged or Function speed are positioned to high, high function speeds are automatically cut out and the machine continues to operate at a lower speed. 3121252 – JLG Lift – 3-11...
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Adjusts speed of Boom and Swing Functions. Rotate coun- knob. terclockwise for slower speed and clockwise for faster speed. To adjust Drive, Swing, and Main Boom Lift to creep, turn knob fully counterclockwise until it clicks. 3-12 – JLG Lift – 3121252...
RETRACT AND LOWER TO BELOW HORIZONTAL THEN REPOSITION MACHINE SO THAT the capacity indicator which will be green or yellow IT IS LEVEL BEFORE EXTENDING BOOM OR RAISING BOOM ABOVE HORIZONTAL. depending upon platform position. 3121252 – JLG Lift – 3-13...
3. System Distress Indicator 4. Drive Orientation Indicator The system distress indicator lights to signify an electrical system fault. When the boom is swung beyond the rear drive tires or fur- 3-14 – JLG Lift – 3121252...
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Releasing the footswitch removes power from all controls and applies the drive brakes. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, DO NOT REMOVE, MODIFY OR DISABLE THE FOOTSWITCH BY BLOCKING OR ANY OTHER MEANS. 3121252 – JLG Lift – 3-15...
Ground Control Station which will override the Platform Control Station. Ground Controls operate Boom Lift and Swing, and are to be used in an emergency to lower the platform to the ground should the operator in the platform be unable to do so. 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
TO AVOID FORWARD OR BACKWARD TIPPING, DO NOT OVERLOAD MACHINE OR OPER- ATE THE MACHINE ON AN OUT-OF-LEVEL SURFACE. 2. Load is within manufacturers rated design capacity. 3. All machine systems are functioning properly. 4. Machine is as originally equipped from JLG. – JLG Lift – 3121252...
SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION MAIN BOOM MAIN BOOM FULLY EXTENDED HORIZONTAL LOWER BOOM MACHINE WILL "TIP OVER" IN THIS FULLY ELEVATED DIRECTION IF OVERLOADED OR OPERATED ON AN OUT-OF-LEVEL SURFACE Figure 4-1. Position of Least Forward Stability 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
MACHINE WILL "TIP OVER" IN THIS DIRECTION IF OVERLOADED OR OPERATED ON AN OUT-OF-LEVEL SURFACE MAIN BOOM FULLY ELEVATED AND FULLY RETRACTED LOWER BOOM FULLY ELEVATED Figure 4-2. Position of Least Backward Stability - E300AJ – JLG Lift – 3121252...
MACHINE WILL "TIP OVER" IN THIS DIRECTION IF OVERLOADED OR OPERATED ON AN OUT-OF-LEVEL SURFACE MAIN BOOM FULLY ELEVATED AND FULLY RETRACTED LOWER BOOM FULLY ELEVATED Figure 4-3. Position of Least Backward Stability - E300AJP 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
The key is removable in the platform position on CE machines. ALWAYS POSITION EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH TO THE ‘OFF’ POSITION (PUSHED IN) The key must be available to ground personnel in the event of an WHEN MACHINE IS NOT IN USE. emergency. – JLG Lift – 3121252...
USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN DRIVING IN REVERSE AND AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE PLATFORM IS ELEVATED. MATCH THE BLACK AND WHITE DIRECTION ARROWS ON BOTH PLATFORM CONTROL PANEL AND THE CHASSIS TO DETERMINE THE DIRECTION THE MACHINE WILL TRAVEL. 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
The indicator light will flash during the 3 second interval To rotate the platform to the left or right, use the Platform Rotate until the drive function is selected. control switch to select the direction and hold until desired posi- tion is reached. 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
ABOVE HORIZONTAL, LOWER PLATFORM TO GROUND LEVEL. THEN REPOSITION MACHINE SO THAT CHASSIS IS LEVEL BEFORE RAISING BOOM. TRAVELING WITH BOOM BELOW HORIZONTAL IS PERMITTED ON GRADES AND SIDE SLOPES SPECIFIED ON SERIAL NAMEPLATE ON THE FRAME. 4-10 – JLG Lift – 3121252...
Drive is placed in creep speed. Raising and Lowering the Upper Boom To raise or lower the Upper Boom, position Upper Boom Lift switch to Up or Down until desired height is reached. 3121252 – JLG Lift – 4-11...
I = Input is Ignored Note: When Soft Touch is enabled with SkyGuard all functions are cut out only. * Reversal only applies to Main Tele Out. Main Tele In would be cut out 4-12 – JLG Lift – 3121252...
Gross Vehicle Weight. 2. Place the boom in the stowed position. 3. Remove all loose items from the machine. 4. Properly adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the machine and so the machine remains level. 3121252 – JLG Lift – 4-13...
WHEN TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE, THE BOOM MUST BE FULLY LOWERED INTO THE BOOM REST. 1. Place the boom in the stowed position. 2. Remove all loose items from the machine. 3. Secure the chassis and the platform using straps or chains of adequate strength. 4-14 – JLG Lift – 3121252...
SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION BOTH SIDES HYD TANK VIEW INSIDE HOOD BOTH SIDES BOTH SIDES Figure 4-6. Decal Location Sheet 1 of 5 4-16 – JLG Lift – 3121252...
BEEN REPAIRED, IF REQUIRED, AND THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE OPERATING COR- RECTLY. JLG Industries, Inc. must be notified immediately of any incident involving a JLG product. Even if no injury or property damage is EMERGENCY OPERATION evident, the factory should be contacted by telephone and pro- vided with all necessary details.
NOTE: If the MSSO functionality is used, the fault indicator will flash and a fault code is set in the JLG Control System which must be reset by a qualified JLG Service Technician. – JLG Lift – 3121252...
Operating Specifications this machine. The maintenance portion of this section is intended as informa- Table 6-1. Operating specifications - E300AJ tion to assist the machine operator to perform daily maintenance tasks only, and does not replace the more thorough Preventive Capacity: Unrestricted: ANSI 500 lbs.
SECTION 6 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS & OPERATOR MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Oil NOTE: Aside from JLG recommendations, it is not advisable to mix oils of different brands or types, as they may not contain the same Table 6-7. Hydraulic Oil required additives or be of comparable viscosities. If use of...
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442°F (228°C) at 100° C 4.1cSt Viscosity at 100° F 15.8 cSt Brookfield, cP at -18°C 2700 at 210° F 4.1 cSt at 40° C 55 cSt Viscosity Index at 100° C 9.3 cSt Viscosity Index 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
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7.64 lb. per gal. at 100° C 6.36 cSt (0.9 kg per liter) Viscosity Index Viscosity at 40° C 37 cSt at 100° C 8.4 cSt Viscosity Index NOTE: Must be stored above 32°F (0°C) – JLG Lift – 3121252...
Extreme Pressure Gear Lube (oil) meeting API Service Classification GL-5 or Mil-Spec Mil-L-2105. Hydraulic Oil. Mobil DTE-11M Bearing Grease (JLG Part No. 3020029) Mobilith SHA 460. Lube Point(s) - Remote Fitting *MPG may be substituted for these lubricants, if necessary, but service intervals will be Capacity - A/R reduced.
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Capacity - A/R Capacity - A/R Lube - Mobile SHC 007 Lube - BG Interval - A/R Interval - A/R DO NOT OVERGREASE BEARINGS. OVERGREASING BEARINGS WILL RESULT IN DAM- AGE TO OUTER SEAL IN HOUSING. 6-10 – JLG Lift – 3121252...
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Comments - On new machines, those recently overhauled, or after changing hydraulic oil, operate all systems a minimum of two complete cycles and recheck oil level in reservoir. 3121252 – JLG Lift – 6-11...
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Lube - EPGL Interval - Every 2 years or 1200 hours of operation Interval - Check level every 3 months or 150 hrs of operation; change every 2 years or 1200 hours of operation 6-12 – JLG Lift – 3121252...
To avoid electrolyte overflow, add distilled water to batteries after charging. When adding water to the battery, fill only to level indicated or 3/ 8" (9.5 mm) above separators. 3121252 – JLG Lift – 6-13...
INTO A GROUNDED RECEPTACLE. IF RECEPTACLE IS NOT GROUNDED AND A MALFUNC- TION SHOULD OCCUR, THE MACHINE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS ELECTRICAL SHOCK. b. Remove charging harness cable and connect to a receptacle or the correct voltage. 6-14 – JLG Lift – 3121252...
Size changes such as rim width, center piece location, JLG recommends a replacement tire be the same size, ply and brand larger or smaller diameter, etc., without written factory recommen- as originally installed on the machine.
SECTION 7 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG SECTION 7. INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG Machine Serial Number _______________________________________ Table 7-1. Inspection and Repair Log Date Comments 3121252 – JLG Lift –...
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SECTION 7 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG Table 7-1. Inspection and Repair Log Date Comments – JLG Lift – 3121252...
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