C- Annual Inspections - JLG X17JPLUS Operator, Safety, And General Maintenance Manual

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the aerial platformʹs applications, severity of use, and working environment. Pe‐
riodical inspections must be performed by a qualified operator.
These inspections must include those described in point A as well as, but not li‐
mited to, the following:
1 Loose bolts, nuts, and pins.
2 Hydraulic oil filters for cracks and leaks, pieces of metal on the filter that may
cause pump, motor or cylinder malfunction; rubber particles on the filter that
may indicate deterioration of hoses, o‐rings or other rubber components.
Fuel filters.
3 Check belt radiator for regulation and excessive wear (diesel only).
4 Hydraulic hoses for cracks, leaks and buckling, and signs of excessive abra‐
sion on all hoses and pipes.
5 Hydraulic pumps and motors for cracks or leaks, leaks at joints and gaskets,
loss of operating speed, excessive heating of fluid, and loss of pressure.
6 Hydraulic cylinders for drifting caused by fluid leaks across the sealing valve
or the piston, rod seal leakage, scored and damaged cylinder rods, and unu‐
sual noises or vibration.
7 All safety mechanisms for wear and response time.
8 Interlocks, gradient warning system, and limit switches.
9 All chain and cable mechanisms for setting and worn or damaged parts.
12.6.3.C‐ Annual inspections
These inspections must be performed annually. A complete inspection of the ae‐
rial platform must be performed by a qualified operator. The
inspection must comply with the requirements of points A and B and must inclu‐
de, but not be limited to, all critical and suspect areas and all accessible structural
elements and welds, such as the following:
1 Stabiliser and stabiliser housing (boxes), including the underside of the hou‐
sing.
2 Platform rotating, elevating, and levelling mechanisms.
3 Main turret rotating mechanism.
4 Brakes.
5 All secured points.
6 Arm sections, pins, cylinder rods, and levelling devices.
7 Switches for wiring and all electrical connections.
8 The constructorʹs outstanding safety bulletins.
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