Section 3. PREPARATION AND INSPECTION
Before use, careful inspection and operating check are recommended to ensure the machine is
in perfect working order.
Do not use the machine if it is damaged or has an operating defect.
Depending on national or local regulations, the machine must be submitted for periodic
verifications and testing.
3.1 INSPECTION BEFORE START-UP
1- Check the machine for oil or fuel leaks. Check the machine's general cleanliness (slippery
substances on the platform floor).
2- Inspect the machine's structure to detect any damaged parts, cracked welds or any other
defect.
3- Check the presence and legibility of the safety stickers. Clean or replace any illegible
stickers.
4- Check that there is a copy of the operator and safety manual in the work platform's document
holder.
5- Carry out the inspection tour described below.
6- Carry out the operating checks described below.
3.2 INSPECTION TOUR
Check in order each element in the list below. For each element, in addition to the criteria
mentioned, check that no parts are loose or missing, that the elements are correctly attached
and that they have no leaks or visible damage.
1- Diesel engine and accessories: Oil level, cooling fluid level – Hydraulic pumps.
2- Electric cables – Cable travel and tightening of the battery connections.
3- Locking of the pivoting motor support: Presence of the toggle locking pin.
4- Oscillating axle - Oscillating axle cylinders.
5- Steering cylinder - Steering bar.
6- Front wheel motors - Wheel pivot axes: No screws missing - Screws correctly tightened.
7- Wheels Tyres in good condition – No wheel nuts missing – Wheels correctly tightened