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6.
Maintenance
6.1
Considerations
The recommendations below are a guide; they are not all-inclusive. Use these recommendations, along
with the OEM recommendations, to develop a preventative maintenance plan that is fitting for the
environment of your equipment.
WARNING
: NO persons, other than qualified personnel, should maintain or service this equipment.
WARNING
: Use caution when servicing fluid power systems. Improper maintenance procedures involving
pneumatic or hydraulic systems can cause a device to move unexpectedly, resulting in equipment damage
or personnel injury. Safeguard or restrain moveable devices in accordance with applicable safety standards
before servicing.
WARNING:
Before performing maintenance on this equipment, ensure that all energy sources are properly
isolated as described in the Safety–Energy Isolation section.
6.2
Maintenance Schedule
Periodically grease pivot pin through grease fitting on center of pivot tube.
Periodically apply oil or lubricant to airbag pivot pin.
Refer to manufacturer documentation for maintenance of purchased components.
Replace damaged or worn components before operating FLT.
Inspect the airbag(s) monthly for the following items: dry-rot cracks, rub marks, deformation, abrasion,
or areas near which an accident occurred that may compromise the integrity of the airbag. If defect(s)
are observed, replace the airbag before returning the FLT to operation.
As applicable, inspect the safety ratchet monthly for the following items: worn pawl, worn gear teeth,
and loose hardware. Tighten loose hardware. If defect(s) are observed, replace the defective component.
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