JLG 601S Operator Manual - Manual (Page 96)

SECTION 6 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS & OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
6-22 – JLG Lift – 3121218
6.5 BATTERY MAINTENANCE
TO AVOID INJURY FROM AN EXPLOSION, DO NOT SMOKE OR ALLOW
SPARKS OR A FLAME NEAR BATTERY DURING SERVICING.
1. The battery is maintenance free except for occasional
battery terminal cleaning, as noted in the following.
2. Remove battery cables from each battery post one at a
time, negative first. Clean cables with acid neutralizing
solution (e.g. baking soda and water or ammonia) and
wire brush. Replace cables and/or cable clamp bolts as
required.
3. Clean battery post with wire brush then re-connect cable
to post. Coat non-contact surfaces with mineral grease
or petroleum jelly (Vaseline).
4. When all cables and terminal posts have been cleaned,
ensure all cables are properly positioned and are not
pinched. Close battery compartment cover.
6.6 OSCILLATING AXLE LOCKOUT TEST
IMPORTANT
LOCKOUT SYSTEM TEST MUST BE PERFORMED QUARTERLY, ANY
TIME A SYSTEM COMPONENT IS REPLACED, OR WHEN IMPROPER
SYSTEM OPERATION IS SUSPECTED.
NOTE: Ensure boom is fully retracted, lowered, and centered
between drive wheels prior to beginning lockout cylinder
test.
1. Place a 6 inches (15.2 cm) high block with ascension
ramp in front of left front wheel.
2. From platform control station, start engine.
3. Place HIGH ENGINE, DRIVE SPEED and WHEEL
MOTOR SPEED (if equipped) control switches to their
respective LOW positions.
4. Place DRIVE control lever to FORWARD position and
carefully drive machine up ascension ramp until left front
wheel is on top of block.
5. Carefully activate SWING control lever and position
boom over right side of machine.