It is the responsibility of the operator to read, completely understand and follow all instructions and warnings
contained in this operating manual and on the aerial platform.
FAMILIARIZATION
2.3 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 doing visual and daily inspections
in different areas, be aware to also inspect
limit switches, electrical and hydraulic
components.
2.3-1 Labels
Refer to Section 5 - Labels in this manual and determine
that all labels are in place and are legible.
2.3-2 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:
• boom to platform cable harness
• engine compartment electrical panel
• engine wiring harness
• rotary manifold wiring
2.3-3 Limit Switches
Ensure limit switches are properly secured with no signs
of visible damage and movement is not obstructed.
2.3-4 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:
• hydraulic tank lter, ttings, hoses, emergency
power unit and turret/base surface
• engine compartment ttings, hoses, main
pump, lter and turret/base surface
• all hydraulic cylinders
• all hydraulic manifolds
• the underside of the turret
• the underside of the base
• ground area under the aerial platform
Platform
Assembly
Platform Control
Console
Platform
Railing
Manuals
Footswitch
SJ 40T & SJ 45T
SJ 61T & SJ 66T
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Section 2 - Familiarization Visual & Maintenance Inspection