Operation and Maintenance Manual
Second Edition
10
Maxiton GTJZ
Pre-operation Inspection
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machine operation contained in this operator's manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
Know and understand the pre-operation
inspection before going on to the next section.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Fundamentals
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a pre-
operation inspection and routine maintenance.
The pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection
performed by the operator prior to each work shift.
The inspection is designed to discover if anything is
apparently wrong with a machine before the operator
performs the function tests.
The pre-operation inspection also serves to determine
if routine maintenance procedures are required. Only
routine maintenance items specified in this manual may
be performed by the operator.
Refer to the list on the next page and check each of the
items and locations for modifications, damage or loose
or missing parts.
A damaged or modified machine must never be used. If
damage or any variation from factory delivered
condition is discovered, the machine must be tagged
and removed from service.
Repairs to the machine may only be made by a qualified
service technician, according to the manufacturer's
specifications. After repairs are completed, the operator
must perform a pre-operation inspection again before
going on to the function tests.
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be
performed by qualified service technicians, according
to the manufacturer's specifications and the
requirements listed in the responsibilities manual.
Pre-operation Inspection
Be sure that the operator's, safety and responsibilities
manuals are complete, legible and in the storage
container located on the platform.
Be sure that all decals are legible and in place.See
Decals section.
Check for hydraulic oil leaks and proper oil level.Add oil
if needed. See Maintenance section.
Check for battery fluid leaks and proper fluidlevel. Add
distilled water if needed. See Maintenance section.
Check the following components or areas for damage,
modifications and improperly installed or missing parts:
Electrical components, wiring and electrical
cables
Hydraulic power unit, tank, hoses, fittings,
cylinders and manifolds
Battery pack and connections
Drive motors
Wear pads
Tires and wheels
Limit switches, alarms and horn
Nuts, bolts and other fasteners
Platform entry chain (if equipped)
Platform entry gate (if equipped)
Beacon and alarms (if equipped)
Brake release components
Safety arm
Pothole guards
Platform extension
Scissor pins and retaining fasteners
Do Not Operate Unless:
