Snorkel EPV Series, Operator'S Manual

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Check all fit tings and hoses for leaks. In spect
hoses for signs of dam age from chaff ing or rub bing
against pro tru sions on the chas sis.
Care fully in spect the ends of the up per and lower
booms. Leak ing oil can run down the in side of the
booms and drip out the end.
Pay par tic u lar at ten tion to the cyl in ders, check to
see that there is no oil leak ing from the seal, also
check all hoses that run to the cyl in ders.
Have a qual i fied trained main te nance per son re -
pair all hy drau lic fluid leaks be fore you op er ate an
EPV.
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Bolts and Fasteners
Vi su ally in spect all fas ten ers to see that none are
miss ing or ob vi ously loose.
Figure 8.10 - Critical Pin Retainer Bolts
Crit i cal pin re tainer bolts have lock tab wash ers fit -
ted, they should all be pres ent and not dam aged in
any way.
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Structural Damage & Welds
Figure 8.11 - Structural Damage and Welds
Vi su ally in spect all welds for cracks, all struc tural
mem
bers for de for mity, and all sheet metal for
dents that could in ter fere with ma chine op er a tion.
Figure 8.12 - Boom Welds
Pay par tic u lar at ten tion to the guard rails. Make
sure the guard rails are prop erly in stalled, that all
the fas ten ers are in place, and that the swing ing
gate is in place and works properly.
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Lanyard Anchors
Figure 8.13 - Lanyard Anchors
Vi su ally in spect the lan yard an chor points to see
that they are not de formed, dam aged or cut off.
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Bubble Level
Visually check to see that the bubble level is not
damaged, that it is full of fluid, that the bubble does
not exceed the diameter of the center black circle,
and the surface on which the bubble level is
mounted is not deformed or bent out of level.
Before proceeding with the next section of the
pre-operational inspection you will need to start
the engine and set the stabilisers. Refer to the
Operation Chapter if you need assistance.
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8. Daily Inspection and Maintenance