JLG TF6-42 (9150-4003) Operator Manual - Manual (Page 80)

P6.2
WALK-AROUND INSPECTION
To avoid injury, do not operate
machine until all malfunctions have
been corrected. Use of a
malfunctioning machine is a safety
violation.
To avoid possible injury, be sure
machine power is off during “walk-
around” inspection.
WARNING !
NOTE!
Do not overlook visual inspection
of chassis underside. Checking
this area may result in discovery
of conditions which could prevent
extensive machine damage.
To be performed at beginning of each work shift or at each change of
operator.
Begin your walk-around inspection at item 1, as noted below. Continue to
your right (counterclockwise when viewed from top) checking each item in
sequence for the conditions listed in the following checklist.
1. Work Platform Assembly - No loose or missing parts; no visible
damage. Platform is properly positioned on boom head and is secured
by lock pin and retainer pin. Saddles are swung down and pinned in place.
Footswitch in good working order; not modified, disabled or blocked.
2. Platform Control Console - No loose or missing parts; no visible
damage; placards and decals secure and legible. Control lever and
switches return to neutral, control lever lock functions properly;
emergency stop switch functions properly.
3. Rotating Cylinders - No visible damage; cylinder pins secure; hydraulic
hoses undamaged, not leaking.
4. Boom Sections/Lift, Tilt, Crowd, Compensating Cylinders - Check
front, top, side, & rear slider pads for adequate grease. No visible damage;
pivot pins secure; hydraulic hoses undamaged, not leaking. Check extend/
retract chains and adjustment blocks for adequate tension.
5. Front Axle - No loose or missing parts; steer cylinders undamaged, not
leaking; pivot pins secure; hydraulic hoses undamaged, not leaking.
6. Wheel/Tire Assembly - Left Front; no loose or missing wheel bolts; no
visible damage; proper inflation.
7. Remote Brake Valve - Check for leaks, loose wires, etc.
8. Cab & Electrical - Check window glass is in place and clean; guages,
switches, joysticks, foot controls & horn operational; no visible damage.
General appearance; no visible damage; load charts and applicable
Operators & Safety manuals located in manual holder. Check
decompression valve; operational and functioning properly.
9. Fuel Tank - Check fluid level, refill as required; no visible damage or
leakage; filler cap is securely fastened.
10. Air Cleaner - Air cleaner element condition indicator, check for clogged
condition. Replace element as required.
11. Main Control Valve - Check for loose connections; no visible damage
or leakage.
12. Wheel/Tire Assembly - Left Rear; no loose or missing wheel bolts; no
visible damage; proper inflation.
13. Pilot Control Valve - Check for loose connections; no visible damage
or leakage.
14. Back-up Alarm - No loose connections; properly secured.
15. Stabilizer Cylinder - No visible damage; cylinder pins secure; hydraulic
hoses undamaged, not leaking.
16. Rear Axle - No loose or missing parts; steer cylinders undamaged, not
leaking; pivot pins secure; hydraulic hoses undamaged, not leaking.
17. Wheel/Tire Assembly - Right Rear; no loose or missing wheel bolts;
no visible damage; proper inflation.
18. Engine Compartment - Engine Crankcase, check level & refill as
required; radiator fill cap, check level & refill as required; Drive belts,
check condition & replace as required; Hydraulic pump & reservoir,
recommended fluid level on sight gauges (lubricant must be cool),
breather cap secure and working; Battery, check electrolyte level, cables
tight, no visible damage or corrosion; Engine cover properly secured
and latched.
19. Wheel/Tire Assembly - Right Front; no loose or missing wheel bolts;
no visible damage; proper inflation.
20. Double Pilot Check Valve - Check for loose connections; no visible
damage or leakage.
21. Work Platform Gate - Latch and hinges in working condition; properly
secured; no loose or missing parts.