Ballymore PLD PLUS, Instruction Handbook Manual, Page: 11 / 16

- REGULAR MAINTENANCE
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Only qualified and trained personnel are permitted to do maintenance on this PLD.
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Before maintaining, remove the load and lower the platform to the ground level.
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If you need to lift the PLD, follow chapter 4 d by using designated lashing or jacking
equipment.
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Please pay attention by maintain the tiller arm. The gas pressure spring is
pre-loaded by compression. Carelessness can cause injury.
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Use approved and from your dealer released original spare parts.
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Please consider that oil leakage of hydraulic fluid can cause failures and accidents.
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It is allowed to adjust the pressure valve only from trained service technicians.
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If you need to change the wheels, please follow the instructions above. The castors
must be round and they should have no abnormal abrasion.
Check the items emphasized maintenance checklist.
a. Maintenance checklist
Table 4: Maintenance checklist Interval (Month)
1 3 6 12
Hydraulic
1 Check the hydraulic cylinder, piston for damage noise and leakage
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2 Check the hydraulic joints and hose for damage and leakage
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3 Inspect the hydraulic oil level, refill if necessary
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4 Refill the hydraulic oil (12 month or 1500 working hours)
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5 Check and adjust the function of the pressure valve (20/ +10%)
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Mechanical system
6 Inspect the platform for deformation and cracks
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7 Check the chassis for deformation and cracks
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8 Check if all screws and nuts are tight
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9 Check mast and chain for corrosion, deformation or damages, replace if necessary
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10 Check the gearbox for noise and leakage
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11 Check the wheels for deformation and damages, replace if necessary
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12 Lubricate the steering bearing
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13 Inspect and lubricate the pivot points
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14 Lubricate the grease fittings
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15 Replace the guarding and/or protective screen if it is damaged
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Electric system
16 Inspect the electric wiring for damage
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17 Check the electric connections and terminals
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18 Test the Emergency switch function
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19 Check the electric drive motor for noise and damages
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20 Test the display
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