JLG T500J, Service And Maintenance Manual

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SECTION 2 - GENERAL
3121200 2-7
Table 2-3. Maintenance Schedule
INTERVAL
Item/Function Method Break-In
Every 3000 Miles
or 3 Months
Every 6000 Miles
or 6 Months
Every 12,000
Miles or 1 year
Wheel Lugs
1
Tighten to specified torque rating X X
Coupler Ball Check for unusual wear X
Safety Chains Check for unusual wear in links X
Brakes
2
Check general operation and proper adjustment X X
Brake Fluid
3
Check reservoir X
Breakaway Check cable and all components X
Suspension Check for worn components or broken springs X
Welds Check welds for cracks or separations X
Floor, hinges, door and divid-
ers
Wash both sides. Wash floor.
Inspect - repair or replace damaged, worn or broken parts. X
Tires
Rotate every 5000 miles
Inspect tread and sidewalls thoroughly
replace tire when treads are worn, when sidewall has a bulge,
or sidewall is worn.
X
Brakes, electric
Magnets
Controller (in tow vehicle)
Check wear and current draw
Check power output (amperage) and modulation
X
Roof vents, windows Clean dirt buildup, lubricate hinges and slides X
Brakes - All types Check for scoring and wearing X
Jack, drop leg Grease gears at top X
Frame members/ welds
Inspect all frames members, bolts and rivets. repair or replace
damaged worn or broken parts
Inspect all welds. repair as needed
X
Wheels - Sealed bearings
(hubs), Unsealed bearings,
Rims
Check and confirm free running. Replace if not. (sealed bear-
ings are not serviceable)
Disassemble/inspect/assemble and repack. replace
promptly, if immersed in water.
Inspect for cracks and dents. Replace as needed.
X
Axle attachment bolts Check by dealer X
Footnote:
1 = Retighten when new and at the first 10, 25 and 50 miles
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2 = Adjust after first 200 miles, 3000 mile intervals or as use requires.
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3 = 1000 miles or 1 month when used in hot and dry environment.