SJ 86T
December 2007 Page 21
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 MEWP.
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 MEWP
until all malfunctions have been corrected.
WARNING
To avoid possible injury, ensure MEWP
power is off during your visual and daily
maintenance inspections.
CAUTION
Ensure MEWP is on a rm, level
surface.
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 section 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 MEWP.
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 MEWP.
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 MEWP
Limit Switches
Section 2 - Familiarization Visual & Maintenance Inspection
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