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MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHECKS
When any work is to be done on body or hoist and body is fully or
partly raised, body must have both props securely set or be blocked
securely so it cannot fall. In addition, the HOIST control lever must
be in neutral with the hoist lever lockout engaged in the "lock" posi-
tion and the PTO disengaged
1 Check bolt tightness at tie downs, PTO, pump brackets, pump,cab
controls, and, on double acting models, control valve and hydraulic
tank. Tighten as necessary. Self-locking nuts are used throughout unit,
and any time a replacement is needed, it must be replaced with an
equal part.
2. Inspect drive line for possible wear and check set screws for tight-
ness and lock wire in position.
3. Check and replace cotter pins in shaft ends if necessary.
4. Check color of oil for possible contamination. If oil appears thickor
dirty, drain system and replace. See "Hydraulic Oil Change" for prop-
er type oil.
5. Check for oil leaks in all hydraulic ttings and hoses. Retighten t-
tings or replace hoses as necessary.
6. When equipped with oil lter, element must be changed after rst-
month of operation (approximately 50 hours). Thereafter, see six
month maintenance section.