Oscillating Axle Lockout Test (If Equipped) - JLG 340AJ Operation And Safety Manual

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OSCILLATING AXLE LOCKOUT TEST (IF EQUIPPED)

LOCKOUT SYSTEM TEST MUST BE PERFORMED QUARTERLY, ANY
TIME A SYSTEM COMPONENT IS REPLACED, OR WHEN IMPROPER
SYSTEM OPERATION IS SUSPECTED.
NOTE: Ensure boom is fully retracted, lowered, and centered between
rear wheels prior to beginning lockout cylinder test.
1. Place a 6 inches (15.2 cm) high block with ascension ramp in
front of left front wheel.
2. From platform control station, start engine.
3. Place the Drive control lever to the forward position and
carefully drive machine up ascension ramp until left front
wheel is on top of block.
4. Carefully activate Swing control lever and position boom
over right side of machine.
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5. With boom over right side of machine, place Drive control
lever to Reverse and drive machine off of block and ramp.
6. Have an assistant check to see that left front or right rear
wheel remains elevated in position off of ground.
7. Carefully activate Swing control lever and return boom to
stowed position (centered between rear wheels). When
boom reaches center, stowed position, lockout cylinders
should release and allow wheel to rest on ground, it may be
necessary to activate Drive to release cylinders.
8. Place the 6 inches (15.2 cm) high block with ascension ramp
in front of right front wheel.
9. Place Drive control lever to Forward and carefully drive
machine up ascension ramp until right front wheel is on top
of block.
10. With boom over left side of machine, place Drive control
lever to Reverse and drive machine off of block and ramp.
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