Visual and Daily Maintenance Inspections
High Speed
Limit Switch
CONVENTIONALS
2.8 Visual & Daily Maintenance
Inspections
Begin the visual and daily maintenance inspections
by checking each item in sequence for the conditions
listed in this section.
wARNiNG
To avoid injury, do not operate an aerial
platform until all malfunctions have been
corrected.
wARNiNG
To avoid possible injury, ensure aerial
platform power is off during your visual
and daily maintenance inspections.
Note
While
performing
inspections in different areas, be aware to
also inspect limit switches, electrical and
hydraulic components.
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COMPACTS
2.8-1 Labels
Refer to the labels section in this manual and determine
that all labels are in place and are legible.
2.8-2 Electrical
Maintaining the electrical components is essential
to good performance and service life of the aerial
platform.
Inspect the following areas for chafed, corroded and
loose wires:
• base to platform cables and wiring harness
• battery tray wiring harnesses
• hydraulic/electrical wiring harnesses
2.8-3 Limit Switches
Ensure limit switches are properly secured with no signs
of visible damage and movement is not obstructed.
2.8-4 Hydraulic
Maintaining the hydraulic components is essential
to good performance and service life of the aerial
platform.
Perform a visual inspection around the following
areas:
•
hoses and fittings
•
all hydraulic cylinders
•
all hydraulic manifolds
•
the underside of the base
•
ground area under the aerial platform
SJIII Compacts & Conventionals
Section 2 - Operations