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• check the condition of the platform brackets
• check the locking of the platform pin
Inspect the work platform
• general condition
• check that the platform does not show signs of deformations, substantial wear or buckles
• check that the handrails, the steps, the gate and the attachment of the gate are in order
• check that the lock of the gate and the gas spring are in order
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check the condition of the platform floor plate
• check the platform carrier for notable buckles or deformations
Perform visual inspection of all the screw connections
4.3.3.
Check thoroughly the tow hitch and the overrun
Check:
• attachment of the tow hitch
• clearances
• condition of the tow-ball coupling
• condition of the locking device
• check that the overrun brake mechanism moves freely
• apply the parking brake
• push the tow-ball-coupling inward
• the tow-ball-coupling must be able to automatically return to its initial position
resulting from the action of the gas spring