Snorkel S2033CE - Manual (Page 30)

Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection
26 S2033 – 330003EE
Upper Control Station
Inspect the platform and upper controls only if all func-
tions operated properly from the lower controls.
Guardrail System
The guardrail system (refer to Figure 8.17) includes the
top rail, mid rail, toeboards and a swinging entry gate.
Figure 8.17 – Guardrail System
Inspect all components of the guardrail system. The rails
and toeboards must all be in place and free of any dam-
age or deformation. Visually check the rail and toeboard
welds for cracks. All bolts and nuts fastening the guard-
rails in place must be present and not show any signs of
looseness.
Inspect the swinging gate to be sure it swings freely,
closes firmly, and is not deformed in any way. Make sure
the latch closes and secures the gate when the gate is
closed.
Inspect the wallboard loading gate to see that it swings
freely, closes firmly, and is not deformed in any way. Make
sure the gate is secure when it is closed.
Platform Extension
Inspect the extension latch (refer to Figure 8.18) to en-
sure that it releases to extend the platform. The latch
must also properly secure the extended deck. The latch
must also Extend the platform while checking for proper
operation.
Extend the platform and inspect the weldments for defor-
mation and damage. Visually check the platform welds
for cracks. Retract the deck and install the pin to secure
it to the platform.
Rollers and Slide Blocks
Visually inspect the scissors arm rollers and slide blocks
(refer to Figure 8.15). They must be free to move without
obstruction. There is one roller and one slide block on
each side of the chassis.
Figure 8.15 – Rollers and Slide Blocks
Raise the platform from the lower controls to visually in-
spect the slide blocks underneath the front of the plat-
form (refer to Figure 8.16).
Figure 8.16 – Platform Slide Blocks
There is one slide block on each side of the platform. The
slide blocks must be in good condition and free to move
without obstruction.
Fasteners
Visually inspect all fasteners to see that none are miss-
ing or loose.
Pay particular attention to all of the bolts, nuts, roll pins,
collars, and snap rings that connect the scissors arms.
They should all be present, tight, and not damaged in
any way.
Slide Block
Roller
Slide Block
Top Rail
Mid Rail
Toeboard
Swinging Gate