Pre-operative inspections
Make sure the Operator Manual, Manuals
on safety and responsibilities are intact,
legible and placed safe inside the
container concerned on the platform.
Make sure all the stickers are present and
legible. Consult the placards and decals
chapter.
Check for oil leaks from the hydraulic
system and check the correct oil level.
Add oil if necessary. Consult the
Maintenance chapter.
Check for oil leaks from the engine and
check the correct oil level. Add oil if
necessary. Consult the Maintenance
chapter.
Check for coolant leakage from the engine
and check the correct coolant level. Add
coolant if necessary. Consult the
Maintenance chapter.
Check if the fuel level is correct. Some fuel
may be needed to be added in if
necessary. Especially, the fuel added in
should be satisfied with EN590. If not, it
may damage the engine.
Check the following components or the
following areas for damage, missing
components or incorrect assembly and
unauthorised modifications:
Electrical components, cables and
wiring.
Hydraulic piping, connections,
cylinders and manifolds.
Fuel and hydraulic tanks.
Motors for movement of the slewing
ring gear and transmission hubs.
Braking sliding blocks.
Tyres and wheels.
Engine and its components.
Limit switches and warning sound.
Flashing lights and alarms (if present)
Nuts, bolts and other safety retainer
devices.
Safety bar or platform entrance gate.
Cord fixing point.
Check the entire machine if necessary for the
presence of:
Cracks in the welds or in the
structural components.
Dents or damage to the machine.
Rust, oxidation or excessive
corrosion.
Make sure that all the structural
components and other critical
components are present and that all
the relative retainers and pins are
fitted and tightened properly.
After completing the inspection, make sure all
the covers of the compartments are fitted in
the correct position and are blocked.
Never use a faulty machine. If faults are found,
the machine must be marked and put out of
service. The repairs must be done only by
qualified technical personnel, according to the
manufacturer's technical specifications.
After completing the repairs, the operator must
repeat the pre-operative inspection and test
the functions before using the machine.
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