Pre-Start Inspection - JLG 800a Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION

Pre-Start Inspection

The Pre-Start Inspection should include each of the following:
1. Cleanliness – Check all surfaces for leakage (oil, fuel, or bat-
tery fluid) or foreign objects. Report any leakage to the
proper maintenance personnel.
2. Structure - Inspect the machine structure for dents, dam-
age, weld or parent metal cracks or other discrepancies.
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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.
4. Operators and Safety Manuals – Make sure a copy of the
Operator and Safety Manual, EMI Safety Manual (Domestic
only), and ANSI Manual of Responsibilities (Domestic only) is
enclosed in the weather resistant storage container.
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IF THE MACHINE DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, TURN OFF THE MACHINE IMMEDI-
ATELY! REPORT THE PROBLEM TO THE PROPER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. DO NOT
OPERATE THE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS DECLARED SAFE FOR OPERATION.
5. "Walk-Around" Inspection – Refer to Figure 2-2. and Figure
2-3.
6. Battery – Charge as required.
7. Fuel (Combustion Engine Powered Machines) – Add the
proper fuel as necessary.
8. Engine Oil Supply - Ensure the engine oil level is at the Full
mark on the dipstick and the filler cap is secure.
9. Hydraulic Oil – Check the hydraulic oil level. Ensure hydrau-
lic oil is added as required.
10. Accessories/Attachments - Refer to the Accessories section
in this manual or the accessory installed upon the machine
for specific inspection, operation, and maintenance instruc-
tions.
11. Function Check - Once the "Walk-Around" Inspection is
complete, perform a functional check of all systems in accor-
dance with Section 2.3 in an area free of overhead and
ground level obstructions. Refer to Sections 3 and 4 for more
specific machine operating instructions.
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