Wire Cable Inspection - JLG X1000AJ Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 6 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

Wire Cable Inspection

A qualified technician shall conduct the following:
1. Remove all covers from the third boom section
and two boom extensions and inspect the wire
ropes and pulleys for any damage.
2. Wire cables when pulled on manually shall not
move more than an eighth (1/8) inch.
3. Wire rope torque is 10Nm
Inspection
NOTE: The pictures in this section are just samples to show
the replacement criteria of the rope.
1. Inspect ropes for broken wires, particularly valley
wire breaks and breaks at end terminations.
NOTE: Flexing a wire rope can often expose broken wires hid-
den in valleys between strands.
2. Inspect ropes for corrosion.
3. Inspect ropes for kinks or abuse.
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NOTE: A kink is caused by pulling down a loop in a slack line
during improper handling, installation, or operation.
4. Inspect sheaves for condition of bearings/pins.
5. Inspect sheaves for condition of flanges.
6. Inspect sheaves with a groove wearout gauge for
excessive wear.
NOTE: Observe the groove so that it may be clearly seen
whether the contour of the gauge matches the con-
tour of the bottom of the groove.
7. Ropes passing inspection should be lubricated
with wire rope lubricant before reassembly.
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