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Mid Size & Full Size RTs
Engine Powered
Visual & Maintenance Inspection
Section 2 - Familiarization
It is the responsibility of the operator to read, completely understand and follow all instructions and warnings
contained in this operating manual and on the aerial platform.
2.3 Visual & Daily Maintenance
Inspections
Begin the visual and daily maintenance inspections
by checking each item in sequence for the conditions
listed in this section.
WARNING
To avoid injury, do not operate an aerial
platform until all malfunctions have been
corrected.
WARNING
To avoid possible injury, ensure aerial
platform power is off during your visual
and daily maintenance inspections.
NOTE
While doing visual and daily inspections
in different areas, be aware to also inspect
limit switches, electrical and hydraulic
components.
2.3-1 Labels
Refer to
Section 5- Labels
in this manual and determine
that all labels are in place and are legible.
2.3-2 Electrical
Maintaining the electrical components is essential
to good performance and service life of the aerial
platform.
Inspect the following areas for chafed, corroded and
loose wires:
•
base to platform cables and wiring harness
•
engine compartment electrical panel
•
engine wiring harness
•
hydraulic/electrical wiring harnesses
2.3-3 Limit Switches
Ensure limit switches are properly secured with no signs
of visible damage and movement is not obstructed.
2.3-4 Hydraulic
Maintaining the hydraulic components is essential
to good performance and service life of the aerial
platform.
Perform a visual inspection around the following
areas:
•
hydraulic tank filter, fittings, hoses, emergency
power unit (if equipped) and base surfaces
•
engine compartment fittings, hoses, main
pump, and filter
•
all hydraulic cylinders
•
all hydraulic manifolds
•
the underside of the base
•
ground area under the aerial platform
•
outriggers
2.3-5 Emergency Lowering Access Rod
(All models except 9250)
Ensure rod is properly secured and there is no visible
damage.
Model 71xx
Model 88xx
Outrigger
Platform
Assembly
Limit Switch
Platform Control
Console
Base
Scissor
Assembly
Base
Electrical/Hydraulic
Compartment
Ladder
Electrical/Hydraulic
Compartment
Ladder
Limit Switch
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