Preliminary Checks Before Starting Work; Starting The Petrol/Diesel Engine - JLG X17JPLUS Operator, Safety, And General Maintenance Manual

MUX17JP021602 USING THE MACHINE
• If the pressure of the stabilisers on the ground exceeds the allowable pressure
on the ground, the support surface must be increased by inserting appropriate
plates or a substrate of stable material (e.g. wood) between the ground and the
stabiliser plate. This material must ensure good friction with the underlying
ground and with the stabiliser plate. Any risk of the machine sliding on the
ground must be eliminated.
11.4.1.Preliminary checks before starting work
Carry out the following checks every day before using the machine:
• Check that there are no leaks from the hydraulic system. If leaks are present,
carry out the necessary repairs and top up ʺMaintenance (p. 138)ʺ. Clean the area
using a solvent or a pressurised solution of water and detergent, taking care to
prevent contact with the electrical parts.
• Make sure there is no corrosion and there are no cracks around welded points.
• Check the condition and correct tensioning of the track belts ʺMaintenance
(p. 138)ʺ.
• Check that there are no broken, damaged or missing components. Check the
correct tightness of the pin locking bolts and nuts or the safety locknut. Before
using the machine replace, tighten and adjust them according to the instructions
of the platform manufacturer
• Eliminate debris that may cause fire or breakage, paying particular attention
to the machine control area and the area around the diesel/petrol engine.
• Clean the handrails, foot boards and control levers removing any oil residues
and debris that may affect safety during the operations, thus putting the operator
at risk. Check the condition of the indicators and electric controls on the control
board positioned on the basket.
• Check the condition of the adhesive labels positioned on the machine to ensu‐
re they are easily visible.
• Check that the quantity of fuel in the fuel tank is sufficient, in order to avoid
useless down time and emergency descents.
• Check the correct operation of all safety devices.
11.4.2.Starting the Petrol/Diesel engine
Before starting the engine it is necessary to:
• Become familiar with all the procedures described in the USER AND OPERA‐
TION MANUAL of the machine and of the engine, and to know the meaning of
the safety labels;
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