7. Daily Inspection and Maintenance
At the start of each work day (or 8 hour shift), the
ma chine qual i fied op er a tor must per form the Daily
In spec tion and main te nance (or Pre-Op er a tion In -
spec tion as it is some times re ferred to), as listed in
the ta ble be low.
The pur pose of the Daily In spec tion and Main te -
nance is to keep the S3970RT / S3370RT /
S2770RT in proper work ing con di tion and to de tect
signs of mal func tion at the ear li est pos si ble time.
This chap ter shows how to per form the in spec tion
and main te nance re quired for each item in the daily
in spec tion and main te nance ta ble. The machine
should be in the STOWED POSITION and the
Mas ter Key Switch set to OFF be fore you be gin this
in spec tion.
De fec tive parts and/or equip ment mal func tions
jeop ar dize the safety of the op er a tor and other per -
son nel, and can cause dam age to the ma chine.
The potential for an accident increases when
operating a machine that is damaged or
malfunctioning. Death or serious injury can
result from such accidents. Do not
operate a
machine that is damaged or malfunctioning.
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Item Service Required
Rough terrain scissor interlock tests Perform the tests to ensure the system is functioning
Fuel level Visually inspect
Fuel filter (diesel engines only) Visually inspect (condition)
Fuel leaks Visually inspect (hoses and connections etc)
Engine oil Check oil level (between dipstick lines)
Engine coolant Check fluid level and radiator hoses
Radiator cap Visually inspect installation)
Swinging gate Visually inspect (installation, operation)
Wiring harnesses and connectors Visually inspect (installation, operation)
Battery terminals Visually inspect (no corrosion)
Battery fluid level Visually inspect (covers plates)
Hydraulic tank cap Visually inspect installation)
Hydraulic oil level Check fluid level (at line on side of tank)
Hydraulic oil leaks Visually inspect (hoses,tubes)
Tires and wheels Visually inspect (condition)
Bolts,fasteners and pin keepers Visually inspect (looseness)
Structural damage, corrosion and welds Visually inspect (welds, cracks, dents, corrosion)
Guardrails Visually inspect (condition)
Lanyard anchorages (option) Visually inspect (condition)
Bubble level at base Visually inspect (condition)
Guides, rollers and slides Visually inspect (condition)
Non slip tread grip Visually inspect (condition)
Wrist support Visually inspect (condition)
Operator manual Visually inspect (that the manual is in the holder)
Placards, decals, and Operators Manual Visually inspect (installation and condition)
Air filter Check condition
START THE ENGINE FROM THE GROUND CONTROL BOX
Ground controls Actuate and visually inspect for operation
Emergency lowering Check operation (causes correct motion)
Platform controls Actuate and visually inspect for operation
Flashing light Visually check (operation)
RCD / ELCB (option) Check operation
Safety prop Check operation
Parking brakes Check operation
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