Hydraulic System Safety; Maintenance - JLG 3394RT Service Maintenance Manual

SECTION A. INTRODUCTION - MAINTENANCE SAFETY
A.A GENERAL
This section contains the general safety precautions
which must be observed during maintenance of the
aerial platform. It is of utmost importance that main-
tenance personnel pay strict attention to these warn-
ings and precautions to avoid possible injury to
themselves or others, or damage to the equipment.
A maintenance program must be followed to ensure
that the machine is safe to operate.
M O D I F I C A T I O N O F T H E M A C H I N E W I T H O U T
APPROVAL BY JLG INDUSTRIES INC., IS A SAFETY
VIOLATION.
The specific precautions to be observed during
maintenance are inserted at the appropriate point in
the manual. These precautions are, for the most
part, those that apply when servicing hydraulic and
larger machine component parts.
Your safety, and that of others, is the first consider-
ation when engaging in the maintenance of equip-
ment. Always be conscious of weight. Never attempt
to move heavy parts without the aid of a mechanical
device. Do not allow heavy objects to rest in an
unstable position. When raising a portion of the
equipment, ensure that adequate support is pro-
vided.
SINCE THE MACHINE MANUFACTURER HAS NO
DIRECT CONTROL OVER THE FIELD INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE, SAFETY IN THIS AREA RESPON-
SIBILITY OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR.
A.B HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SAFETY
It should be noted that the machines hydraulic sys-
tems operate at extremely high potentially danger-
ous pressures. Every effort should be made to
relieve any system pressure prior to disconnecting
or removing any portion of the system.
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INTRODUCTION - MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
Relieve system pressure by cycling the applicable
control several times with the engine stopped and
ignition on, to direct any line pressure back into the
reservoir. Pressure feed lines to system components
can then be disconnected with minimal fluid loss.
A.C MAINTENANCE
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
LISTED IN THIS SECTION MAY RESULT IN MACHINE
DAMAGE, PERSONNEL INJURY OR DEATH AND IS A
SAFETY VIOLATION.
• No smoking is mandatory. never refuel during electrical
storms. ensure that fuel cap is closed and secure at all other
times.
• Remove all rings, watches and jewelry when performing any

maintenance.

• Do not wear long hair unrestrained, or loose-fitting clothing
and neckties which are apt to become caught on or entangled
in equipment.
• Observe and obey all warnings and cautions on machine and in
service manual.
• Keep oil, grease, water, etc. wiped from standing surfaces and
hand holds.
• Use caution when checking a hot, pressurized coolant system.
• Never work under an elevated sizzor until platform has been
safely restrained from any movement by blocking or overhead
sling, or boom safety prop has been engaged.
• Before making adjustments, lubricating or performing any
other maintenance, shut off all power controls.
• Battery should always be disconnected during replacement of
electrical components.
• Keep all support equipment and attachments stowed in their
proper place.
• Use only approved, nonflammable cleaning solvents.
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