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Maintenance
4-1 ECKS
Perform the following -1.
/Weekly Service Chec
before use Weekly
SCHEDULED SERVICE CH
Daily/Weekly Service Checks
daily/weekly service checks as listed in Table 4
Table 4-1. Daily ks
Service Check
Daily
Check to see that all decals are present.
Check that controls and indicators at ground and basket
control stations operate properly.
Raise booms and press emergency stop pushbutton. Verify
that booms remain elevated and do not drift down.
Check that boom down lim
y
it switch and outrigger position
. switches operate properl
Check/add hydraulic oil.
Check/add engine oil.
Check engine air filter element. Clean or replace dirty or
damaged air filter element.
Check trailer tires for proper inflation. When cold, tires
should be inflated to 55 psi (3.8 bar).
Check trailer running lights for proper operation.
Check battery electrolyte level. If battery charge is low, add
re
water to bring electrolyte just above plates. If batteries a
fully charged, raise electrolyte to full mark in each cell.
Check trailer hitch components for damage and proper
operation. Refer to Trailer Hitching in paragraph 3-6.
Check electrical wiring for cuts, loose terminals, broken
wires, chaffing, corrosion, or other damage. Repair all
damage, remove corrosion, and seal exposed connections.
Lubricate grease fittings labeled LUBRICATE WEEKLY
with NLGI Grade 2 multi-purpose grease.
Check trailer and boom lift for missing or loose hardware.
Replace or tighten missing or loose hardware as needed.