Pre-Operation Safety Inspection - Snorkel SL30SL Operator's Manual

PRE-OPERATION SAFETY INSPECTION

NOTE: Carefully read, understand and follow all safety rules, operating instructions, labels and
National Safety Instructions/Requirements. Perform the following steps each day before use.
1. Open modules and inspect for damage, fluid
leaks or missing parts.
2. Check the level of the hydraulic fluid with
the platform fully lowered. The hydraulic
reservoir is located in the Control Module.
The fluid level must be between the MIN
and MAX lines. Add hydraulic fluid if
necessary.
3. Check that fluid level in the starter battery is
correct.
4. Check the level of the Diesel fuel with the
engine switched off. The fuel tank is located
in the Power Module. Add fuel as required.
5. Check that all guardrails are in place and all
fasteners are properly tightened.
6. Inspect the machine thoroughly for cracked
welds and structural damage, loose or missing hardware, hydraulic leaks, damaged control cables, loose
wire connections and wheel bolts.
Note : check decal located on tank for Hydraulic Fluid Specification(see fig 3).
Adding fluids of a different specification may cause operational problems.
Not all hydraulic fluid is suitable to use in the hydraulic system. Some have poor
lubricating characteristics and may increase component wear. Only use hydraulic
To get the correct power and performance from the engine it is important to use a fuel of the correct quality.
The recommended fuel for the SL Machine is Diesel Fuel with a minimum Cetane number of 45.
Fuels complying with the following specifications will be suitable:
DERV to "EN590"
GAS Oil to "BS2869 Class A2" or "ASTM D975 - 91 Class 2D"
FUELS OTHER THAN THESE COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND-SHOULD NOT
BE USED WITHOUT CONSULTING THE MANUFACTURER.
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fluid as recommended.
FUEL SPECIFICATIONS
Pre-Operation Safety Inspection
Figure 3: Hydraulic Tank
Hydraulic
Label
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