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Operation and Safety Manual Original Instructions - Keep this manual with the machine at all times. TOUCAN 12E TOUCAN 32E 31210313 September 17, 2019 - Rev A English - Operation & Safety ®...
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WARNING Operating, servicing and maintaining this vehicle or equipment can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle or equipment in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing.
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The purpose of this manual is to provide owners, users, operators, lessors, and lessees with the precautions and operating procedures essential for the safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose. Due to continuous product improvements, JLG Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make specification changes without prior notifica- tion. Contact JLG Industries, Inc. for updated information.
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IND IC ATES IN FOR MATI ON O R A CO MPANY P OL ICY THAT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS RELATES DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE SAFETY OF PER- DECAL WILL HAVE AN ORANGE BACKGROUND. SONNEL OR PROTECTION OF PROPERTY. – JLG Lift – 31210313...
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Compliance Information • Product Safety Publications AU TH O R I ZE D JLG R E P R E S E N TATI V E F O R I N FO R M AT IO N • Questions Regarding Special •...
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FOREWORD REVISION LOG Original Issue A - September 17, 2019 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
For clarification, questions, or additional information The owner/user/operator/lessor/lessee of the machine regarding any portions of this manual, contact JLG must not accept operating responsibility until this manual has been read, training is accomplished, and operation of Industries, Inc.
• Check the machine for modifications to original compo- nents. Ensure that any modifications have been approved by JLG. • Avoid accumulation of debris on platform deck. Keep mud, oil, grease, and other slippery substances from footwear and platform deck. 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
• Do not carry materials directly on platform railing unless the machine to a full stop before using any device, i.e. approved by JLG. cell phones, two-way radios, etc. that will distract your • When two or more persons are in the platform, the attention from safely operating the machine.
• Keep oil, mud, and slippery substances cleaned from platform assembly is fully lowered. Face the machine footwear and the platform floor. when entering or leaving the platform. Always maintain “three point contact” with the machine, using two 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
50 000 volts. A 0,3 m (1 ft.) additional guarded. These barriers shall not be part of (or attached clearance is required for every additional 30 000 volts or to) the machine. The minimum approach distance shall less. – JLG Lift– 31210313...
• Never exceed the maximum work load as specified on the platform. Keep all loads within the confines of the platform, unless authorized by JLG. • Keep the chassis of the machine a minimum of 0.6 m (2 ft.) from holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstructions, debris, concealed holes, and other potential hazards at the ground level.
32-38 13.9-17.1 Near Gale/Moderate Gale Whole trees in motion. Effort needed to walk against the wind. 39-46 17.2-20.7 Fresh Gale Twigs broken from trees. Cars veer on road. 47-54 20.8-24.4 Strong gale Light structure damage. – JLG Lift– 31210313...
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• Do not cover the platform sides or carry large surface- area items in the platform when operating outdoors. The addition of such items increases the exposed wind area of the machine. • Do not increase the platform size with unauthorized deck extensions or attachments. 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
• Always post a lookout when driving in areas where vision is obstructed. • Keep non-operating personnel at least 2m (6 ft.) away from machine during all operations. • Limit travel speed according to conditions of ground surface, congestion, visibility, slope, location of person- 1-10 – JLG Lift– 31210313...
A main- paper to search for leaks. tenance program must be established by a qualified per- son and must be followed to ensure that the machine is safe. 1-11 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
• Avoid overfilling the battery fluid level. Add distilled MODIFICATION OR ALTERATION OF AN AERIAL WORK PLATFORM SHALL BE water to batteries only after the batteries are fully MADE ONLY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE MANUFACTURER. charged. 1-12 – JLG Lift– 31210313...
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• Means to avoid the hazards of unprotected electrical conductors. • Specific job requirements or machine application. • Reading and understanding the Operation and Safety manual. 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
Table 2-1 explains the periodic machine inspections and person in an open area free of obstructions until the maintenance required by JLG Industries, Inc. Consult local trainee has developed the ability to safely control and regulations for further requirements for aerial work plat- operate the machine.
Inspection forms are available from JLG. Use the Service and Maintenance Manual to perform inspections. IMPORTANT JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. RECOGNIZES A FACTORY-TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN AS A PERSON WHO HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE JLG SERVICE TRAINING SCHOOL FOR THE SPECIFIC JLG PRODUCT MODEL.
Decals and Placards – Check all for cleanliness and legibility. Ensure none of the decals and placards are missing. Ensure all illegible decals and placards are cleaned or replaced. (See Section 5-8 - DECAL INSTAL- LATION) – JLG Lift – 31210313...
Platform Control Console - Ensure that the control hoses; no damaged or broken wires - See inspection console is firmly secured in the proper location. Plac- note. ards secure and legible, control lever and switches 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
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Lifting chains, Chain Yokes and Clevis Pins - Must be installed and in good condition. Chains must be correctly tensioned and lubricated. Extending Structure - See inspection note. – JLG Lift – 31210313...
(refer to Figure 3-6. for mast manual descent valve mph) (Approx.). location). e. Raise the jib about half a meter (2 ft.), check if the manual descent valve lowers the jib properly (Refer to Figure 3-7). – JLG Lift – 31210313...
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Reposition the platform in line with the chassis. b. Drive the machine on a grade, not to exceed the rated gradeability, and stop to ensure the brakes hold; c. Check that the tilt indicator is illuminated to ensure proper operation. 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
Verify the overload indicator (Red) blinks. c. Check that all functions are disabled. From the Ground Control Panel: a. Confirm an audible alarm sounds. b. Verify the overload indicator (Red) blinks. Figure 2-2. Overload Sensor 2-10 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
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The Ground Control is also to be used in Pre-Start Inspection. IF THE PLATFORM DOES NOT STOP WHEN A CONTROL SWITCH OR LEVER IS RELEASED, USE THE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH TO STOP THE MACHINE. 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
Placards All machine systems are functioning properly. Important points to remember during operation are pro- Machine is as originally equipped from JLG. vided at the control stations by DANGER, WARNING, CAU- PLATFORM LOADING T I O N , N OT IC E , a n d I N S T R UC T IO N p l a c a r d s . T hi s...
FORWARD stability is shown in Figure 3-2. and its position of least BACKWARD stability is shown in Fig- ure 3-1. TO AVOID FORWARD OR BACKWARD TIPPING, DO NOT OVERLOAD MACHINE OR OPERATE THE MACHINE ON AN OUT-OF-LEVEL SURFACE 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
SECTION 3 – MACHINE CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND OPERATION Figure 3-1. Position of Least BACKWARD stability Figure 3-2. Position of Least FORWARD stability – JLG Lift – 31210313...
Indicates an abnormal operating condition, which if not corrected, may result in machine interrup- tion or damage. This indicator will be yellow. Indicates important information regarding the operating condition, i.e. procedures essential for safe operation. This indicator will be green. – JLG Lift – 31210313...
Machine Safety System Override (MSSO) (If equipped) Battery Charger Status Indicators (depending on equip- ment) Emergency Stop Switch Telescope In/Out Buttons Mast Lift/Lower Buttons Boom Lift/Lower Buttons Turntable Swing Buttons Brake Release Button Figure 3-4. Ground Control Station 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
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The last bar flashes when the level of charge is less than 10%. The bar-graph is not displayed when the batteries are completely discharged. – JLG Lift – 31210313...
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The machine must be powered ON to Ground Control RED- Charging abnormal Mode at the Platform/Off/Ground selector switch to oper- ate the brake release switch. Refer to section 3-19 of this manual for further information. 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
MENTS ARE LOWERING SYNCHRONOUSLY. lowered to the desired level. Fully unscrew the flow control valve knob (counter- clockwise). KEEP BODY, HANDS AND ARMS OUT OF THE PATH OF THE MAST, THE JIB AND THE PLATFORM WHILE LOWERING. 3-10 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
Flow Control Valve The flow control valve is located on the pump/motor assem- bly, behind the lateral access door. A knob (1) allows to manu- ally open/close the valve. Figure 3-5. Flow Control Valve 3-11 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
Pull and unscrew (counterclockwise) the control valve knob while activating the hand pump to swing the turntable to the left. Figure 3-8. Manual Swinging Operating Devices 3-14 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
Push and hold the boom lift membrane switch at the ground control station. (Refer to section 3,Figure 3-4.). Activate the hand pump to lift up the boom. Figure 3-9. Boom Manual Lift Up Valve 3-15 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
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Yellow cle can be operated in Creep mode. being operated in the proper direction (i.e. con- trols reversed situations). 3-18 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
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Swing - Engage the trigger switch lever (3) with the joystick in neutral position then toggle the control 3-19 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
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Platform Rotation Switch (if equipped) - A rocker switch allows the operator to swing the platform. Push-in and hold the Function Enable Button (6); pushing-in the Platform Rotation Switch will swing the platform in the corresponding direction. 3-20 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
Refer to Table 5-1. When the machine is out of transport (stowed) position, the machine must not be operated on grade or side slopes greater than that is specified in Table 5-1. 3-21 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
RETURN TO THE OFF OR NEUTRAL POSITION WHEN RELEASED. IF THE PLATFORM DOES NOT STOP WHEN CONTROL LEVER OR THE ENABLE BUTTON/TRIGGER SWITCH IS RELEASED, USE THE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH TO STOP THE MACHINE. 3-23 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
Figure 3-13. Steer/Drive Controls The speed of the movement is proportionally con- trolled by the distance of travel of the joystick. Return the controller to its centered (neutral) position to stop, then release the trigger. 3-24 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
3 seconds move the drive/steer controls to activate drive or steer. Figure 3-14. Drive Orientation System (DOS) Before driving, locate the black/white directional arrows on both the chassis and the platform controls (3). Move the drive control joystick in a direction 3-25 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
Platform Rotation (If equipped) To rotate the platform to the left or right, push and hold the Function Enable Button, use the Platform Rotate control switch to select the direction and hold until desired position is reached. 3-26 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
Return the controller to its centered (neutral) position speed of the movement is proportionally controlled to stop. by the distance of travel of the joystick. Return the controller to its centered (neutral) position to stop. 3-27 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
TO AVOID TIP OVER IF RED TILT WARNING LIGHT LIGHTS WHEN MACHINE IS OUT OF TRANSPORT POSITION, LOWER THE PLATFORM TO GROUND LEVEL. THEN REPOSITION MACHINE SO THAT CHASSIS IS LEVEL BEFORE RAISING BOOM. 3-28 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
WHEN THE CHASSIS IS OUT OF LEVEL. ALWAYS LOWER THE MAST AND possible obstacle, the alarm may have been triggered by the RETRACT THE TELESCOPE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE BEFORE OPERATING THE telescopic mast jamming which could be due to: BOOM OR SWINGING. 3-29 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
- Lower the jib. - Try again to lower the mast. - If the alarm is no longer actuated: fully lower the mast and get qualified personnel to inspect the machine before it is used again. 3-30 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
(pushed in) position. If necessary, cover the platform console, the instruc- tion placards, caution and warning decals so that they will be protected from hostile environment. If necessary, charge the battery. 3-31 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
If the charger is left plugged in, the charger will automatically restart a com- The battery charger AC input plug (1) is located on the bat- plete charge cycle if the batteries voltage drops below a minimum voltage or tery compartment. 30 days has elapsed. 3-32 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
30 seconds of operation. Once it has been determined that the batteries and connections are not faulty and fault 6 is again displayed after interrupting AC power for at least 10 seconds, the charger must be brought to a qualified service depot. 3-33 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
- Platform must be fully lowered in the stowed position. - Remove all loose items from the machine. - Machine must be tied down to the truck bed or trailer deck as shown in Figure 3-15. Figure 3-15. Machine Tie-Down 3-34 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
- Attach lifting straps/chains at BOTH lifting lugs as shown in THE ALLOWABLE TOWING SPEED IS 3 KM/H (1.9 MPH). THE MAXIMUM Figure 3-16. ALLOWABLE TOWING DISTANCE IS 500 M (0.3 MILES). Figure 3-16. Lifting the Machine 3-35 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
Any action to remove electrical power from the brakes such as, depressing the ground control emergency stop switch, or switching the key switch to OFF or PLATFORM MODE will re-engage the brakes. Figure 3-17. Electric Brake Release 3-36 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
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DO NOT CONTINUE OPERATION IF CONTROLS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. Rescue equipment can be used to remove the plat- form occupant(s). Cranes and forklift can be used to stabilize motion of the machine. 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
ENSURE THE AREA BENEATH THE PLATFORM IS FREE OF PERSONNEL OR OBSTACLES PRIOR TO LOWERING. Position the key-select switch (1) to GROUND. Actuate the appropriate function button (2) until the desired elevation or position of the platform is achieved. Figure 4-1. Emergency Controls – JLG Lift – 31210313...
FIRST FROM THE GROUND CONTROL STATION, THEN FROM THE PLATFORM CONTROL CONSOLE. JLG Industries, Inc. must be notified immediately of any incident involving a JLG product. Even if no injury or prop- EMERGENCY TOWING erty damage is evident, the factory should be contacted by telephone and provided with all necessary details.
NOTE: If the MSSO functionality is used, the fault indicator will flash and a fault code (#873) is set in the JLG Control System which must be reset by a qualified JLG Ser- vice Technician. NOTE: No functional checks of the MSSO system are necessary. The JLG Control Sys- tem will set a Diagnostic Trouble Code if the control switch is faulty.
Preventive Maintenance and Inspection Schedule included in the Service and Maintenance Manual. Other Publications Available Specific to this machine: Service and Maintenance Manual GB....31210314 Illustrated Parts Manual..........31210249 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
SECTION 5 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS Table 5-1. Operating Specifications And Dimensions Model TOUCAN 12E TOUCAN 12E Plus TOUCAN 32E 200 kg Maximum Work Load 227 kg (500 lbs) (2 persons + 40 kg material) Maximum Manual Side Force...
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SECTION 5 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE Table 5-1. Operating Specifications And Dimensions Model TOUCAN 12E TOUCAN 12E Plus TOUCAN 32E Approximate Gross Machine Weight 4300 kg 4900 kg 4600 kg (10140 lbs) Maximum Tire Load (per wheel) 2280 kg...
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SECTION 5 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE – JLG Lift – 31210313...
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13.0 l/mn @ 11 MPa - (3.4 gal/min @ 1600 psi) Unit Tank 21.8 l (18.7 l usable) - (5.8 gal (4.9 gal usable)) Capacity TOUCAN 12E/TOUCAN 32E TOUCAN 12E Plus Hydraulic System (1) Approx. 20 l - (5.28 gal) Approx. 21.5 l - (5.68 gal)
SECTION 5 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: Aside from JLG recommendations, it is not advisable to mix oils of different brands or types, as they may not contain the same required additives or be of Table 5-5. Battery Specifications comparable viscosities.
CHARGING BATTERIES. CHARGE BATTERIES ONLY IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. As with any wet cell battery, check the electrolyte level of the batteries often, using the floats in the center of each cell filling. Figure 5-4. Chassis Hood Removal 5-11 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
Figure 5-6. Adding Water to Batteries - Depress and hold the filling pump activation button (2). Water Reservoir - Release the button when the flow indicator (3) slows down. Pump Activation Button Flow Indicator + Filter 5-12 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
CONTACT WITH SKIN OR CLOTHING. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE- WEAR WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES. NEUTRALIZE ANY BATTERY ACID SPILLS WITH BAKING SODA AND WATER. Figure 5-7. Draining the Water Battery Container Plunger Bulb 5-13 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
NOTE: Voltage and specific gravity measures should not be performed after battery contact JLG Product Support. cells have been filled. These measures must be done after a complete charge, once the charger has been unplugged and after the battery has been standing for at least 15 minutes.
LONG PERIOD OF TIME, CHARGE THE BATTERY AND CHECK ELECTROLYTE Low temperatures decrease battery capacity. The battery LEVEL IN THE CELLS. must be fully charged when the machine is operated in a cold environment. 5-15 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
(5) area, add proper grade of oil by using a funnel. Fill until oil level is between the MIN and MAX markings (4). Hydraulic Oil Replacement Interval - After first 50 hours of operation and every 250 hours thereafter. Figure 5-9. Hydraulic Oil Check 5-17 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
SECTION 5 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Filter Replacement Lube Point - Replaceable Element (JLG P/N: 1001225151) Interval - After first 50 hours of operation and every 250 hours thereafter. Turn machine power off at ground control station. Open the access door to the hydraulic power unit (1).
140 N.m (103 lb.ft) 210 N.m (155 lb.ft) Wheel lug nuts should be torqued after the first 50 hours of operation and after each wheel removal. Check torque every 3 month or 125 hours of operation. 5-20 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
From ground control station, raise the mast to gain access to the turntable plate. Locate the access holes (1) on the turntable plate. Figure 5-15. Swing Bearing Race Lubrication Lubricate using a grease gun through both grease fittings (2). 5-25 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
Fully swing the structure to the right. Apply grease on the accessible bearing teeth using a brush (1). Fully swing the structure to the left. Complete the operation on the rest of bearing teeth. Figure 5-16. Swing Bearing Teeth lubrication 5-26 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
Table 5-11. Recommended Viscosity Grade TEMPERATURE ISO VISCOSITY GRADE -15°C to 0°C (5° to 32°F) 15 to 32 mm²/s (cSt) 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F) 46 to 150 mm²/s (cSt) 5-27 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
Pull out both platform and ground emergency stop switches. blink. - An audible alarm sounds. Place a load (L) evenly distributed on platform floor. TOUCAN 12E/12E PLUS TOUCAN 32E Remove the 15 kg (33 lbs) additional load. 200 kg 227 kg (500 lbs)
Table 5-1. If the tilt warning is not activated within the indicated angle values, the tilt sensor must be recalibrated by a qualified technician before placing machine into service. Figure 5-18. Jacking Points 5-29 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
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• Prohibited movements are indicated by the orange light indicator on the platform control panel. From the Ground Control Console: • An acoustic alarm sounds. Repeat steps 1 to 2 for each slack chain sensor. Figure 5-19. Slack/Broken Chain Sensors 5-30 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
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The vibration total value to which the hand-arm system is subjected does not exceed 2.5 m/s². The highest root mean square value of weighted acceleration to which the whole body is subjected does not exceed 0.5 m/s². 5-31 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
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SECTION 5 – GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE NOTES: 5-32 – JLG Lift – 31210313...
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SECTION 6 – INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG SECTION 6. INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG Type of machine: ________________________________________ Machine Serial Number: __________________________________ Table 6-1. Inspection and Repair Log Date Comments 31210313 – JLG Lift –...
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