Upright ab62 User Manual

Pre-Operation Safety Inspection
104044-001 AB62 Work Platform - Operator Manual Page 5
P RE -O PERATION S AFETY I NSPECTION
V ISUAL I NSPECTION
NOTE:
Carefully read, understand and follow all safety rules, labels, and operating instructions; then perform the
following steps each day before use.
Perform a complete visual inspection of the entire unit prior to operating. Check the following areas for dis-
crepancies:
1. Open the covers and check hydraulic components and hoses for damage or leaks.
2. Check electrical components and wiring for damage or loose connections.
3. Inspect the chassis, axles, hubs, and steering linkage for damage, deformation, buckled paint, loose or
missing hardware, and cracked welds.
4. Air-filled tires: check for damage, punctures, and inflation; tire pressure must be 5.5 bar (
80 psi
).
5. Check all hoses and cables for wear.
6. Inspect the elevating assembly for damage, deformation, buckled paint, loose or missing hardware, and
cracked welds.
7. Inspect the platform and guardrails for damage, deformation, buckled paint, loose or missing hardware,
and cracked welds. Ensure that the gate operates freely and latches securely.
8. Check the hydraulic fluid level with the platform fully lowered.
9. Check the battery fluid level.
10. Check the fuel level; add fuel if necessary.
11.
Dual Fuel Models:
See “Switching Fuels (LPG Option)” on page 11.
NOTE:
When using propane, use clean, water free liquid petroleum gas, preferably from a bulk storage tank.
WARNING
!
!
If you smell propane, close the supply valve on the tanks immediately until you have located and
corrected the leak.
12. Ensure that the radiator is cold; check coolant level. Add if necessary.
WARNING
!
!
NEVER remove the cap from a hot radiator. Hot coolant can cause severe burns.
Figure 4:
Locking Pin
13. Retract the locking pins.
• The locking pins prevent turret rotation during transport and loading or
unloading from a truck or trailer. There are two pins; one on each side,
at the base of the turret, at the front of the machine.
a. Lift the locking pin with the pin stop rod.
b. insert the snap pin into the bottom hole.
NOTE:
Locking pins must be engaged for loading or unloading the machine onto a
truck or trailer, and during transport.
a
b

Upright ab62 Specifications

General

Brand	Upright
Model	ab62
Category	Lifting Systems
Language	English