Visual & Maintenance Inspection
CONVENTIONALS
2.3 Visual & Daily Maintenance Inspections
Begin the visual and daily maintenance inspections
by checking each item in sequence for the conditions
listed in this section.
WARNING
To avoid injury, do not operate an aerial
platform until all malfunctions have been
corrected.
WARNING
To avoid possible injury, ensure aerial
platform power is off during your visual
and daily maintenance inspections.
CAUTION
Ensure aerial platform is on a firm, level
surface.
NOTE
While
performing
inspections in different areas, be aware to
also inspect limit switches, electrical and
hydraulic components.
2.3-1 Labels
Refer to
Section 5 - Labels
in this manual and determine
that all labels are in place and are legible.
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It is the responsibility of the operator to read, completely understand and follow all instructions and warnings
visual
and
daily
contained in this operating manual and on the aerial platform.
Pothole Protection
Limit Switch
COMPACTS
2.3-2 Electrical
Maintaining the electrical components is essential to
good performance and service life of the aerial platform.
Inspect the following areas for chafed, corroded and
loose wires:
•
base to platform cables and wiring harness
•
battery tray wiring harnesses
•
hydraulic/electrical wiring harnesses
2.3-3 Limit Switches
Ensure limit switches are properly secured with no signs
of visible damage and movement is not obstructed.
2.3-4 Hydraulic
Maintaining the hydraulic components is essential to
good performance and service life of the aerial platform.
Perform a visual inspection around the following
areas:
•
hoses and fittings
•
all hydraulic cylinders
•
all hydraulic manifolds
•
the underside of the base
•
ground area under the aerial platform
Section 2 - Familiarization
SJIII DC Electric