Elliott Traffic Safety Service L60, Operator'S Manual

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Required Inspections-aerial1 EEC-0088 V1.4
Required Inspections
engage the Power Take Off (PTO) to start the HiReach hydraulic pump. NOTE:
the PTO must not be engaged when the vehicle is moving. Switch the
master switch on to provide power to the HiReach to permit pressurizing
the hydraulic system.
Once the pump is running and the hydraulic fluid is warm, check the multi-color
dirty-filter pressure gauge on the return filter between the valves and the
hydraulic reservoir. Check with the HiReach throttle control on the high position.
This pressure gauge must have the needle in the green area. Never operate the
unit with the indicator in the red area as this indicates the filter element is
plugged and the filter is in by-pass mode and dirt is being circulated
through the system. Read and understand all warning, caution and notice
labels at the lower controls. Verify the selector is positioned for lower controls.
B. Set Outriggers: If the unit is not on firm ground, place ground boards of suitable
size under the outrigger pads. This will help distribute the weight of the unit,
making it more stable. Do not set outriggers on snow, ice, crushed rock, or
soft ground.
The main outriggers located alongside the turret must be set first. Check that all
personnel and other obstructions are clear of the outriggers and, while watching
under the vehicle, extend and lower both of the main outriggers until the
suspension is unloaded (at the location of the outrigger). The outriggers must be
firmly set. If not set firmly, rotating the boom may cause the outriggers to shift,
resulting in bent or damaged outriggers, and an unsafe condition. NOTE: out-
and-down main outriggers must be fully extended before lowering the legs.
The green stripes on all inner horizontal (in and out) legs must be visible to
indicate full extension (GO) before lowering the vertical (up and down) legs.
Likewise both A outrigger legs must be extended to the green (GO) stripe to
indicate adequate width between the outrigger shoes. Note, if the unit is set up