SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION
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2.3 PRE-START INSPECTION
The Pre-Start Inspection should include each of the following:
1. Cleanliness – Check all surfaces for leakage (oil, fuel, or bat-
tery fluid) or foreign objects. Report any leakage to the
proper maintenance personnel.
2. Structure – Inspect the machine structure for dents, dam-
age, weld or parent metal cracks or other discrepancies.
2. Decals and Placards – Check all for cleanliness and legibil-
ity. Make sure none of the decals and placards are missing.
Make sure all illegible decals and placards are cleaned or
replaced.
3. Operation and Safety Manuals – Ensure a copy of the
Operation and Safety Manual, AEM Safety Manual (ANSI
markets only), and ANSI Manual of Responsibilities (ANSI
markets only) are enclosed in the weather-resistant storage
box.
4. Walk-Around Inspection – Perform as instructed.
5. Battery – Charge as required.
6. Fuel – (Combustion Engine Powered Machines) Add the
proper fuel as necessary.
7. Engine Oil Supply – Ensure that the engine oil level is at the
full mark on the dipstick and the filler cap is secure
8. Fluid Levels – Be sure to check the engine oil and the
hydraulic oil levels.
9. Accessories/Attachments – Refer to the Accessories section
in this manual or the accessory installed upon the machine
for specific inspection, operation, and maintenance instruc-
tions.
10. Function Check – Once the Walk-Around Inspection is com-
plete, perform a functional check of all systems in an area
free of overhead and ground level obstructions. Refer to Sec-
tion 3 for more specific instructions on the operation of each
function.
11. Platform Gate – Keep gate and surrounding area clean and
unobstructed. Check that gate closes properly and is not
bent or damaged. Keep gate closed at all times except when
entering/exiting the platform and loading/unloading mate-
rials.
12. Lanyard Anchorage Points – JLG Industries, Inc. recom-
mends personnel in the platform wear a full body harness
with a lanyard attached to an authorized lanyard anchorage
point.
IF THE MACHINE DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, TURN OFF THE MACHINE IMMEDI-
ATELY! REPORT THE PROBLEM TO THE PROPER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. DO NOT
OPERATE THE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS DECLARED SAFE FOR OPERATION.
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