Autoquip FREIGHTLIFT FLT - Manual (Page 57)

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
ROUTINE STATIC INSPECTION (FREIGHTLITE not running and fully lowered)
DANGER !
To avoid personal injury or death, before performing any of the static
inspections, make sure the platform carriage is fully lowered and the power
has been disconnected at the safety disconnect switch. Also, put signs at all
gates, doors, controls, etc. indicating that the system is out of service for
maintenance per OSHA Lock-Out, Tag-Out requirements.
1. Check for unusual wear in the guide wheels, ensure that they are free to rotate, and
check that there is desirable clearance between the bearing and axle.
2. Check for broken or cracked welds.
3. Check that all anchors are in place and secure.
4. Check that all the hydraulic fittings are secure and dry.
5. Check that the cylinder is clean and un-nicked. There may be a small amount of oil
accumulating near the rod clevis block and around the rod seal due to the normal
wiping action of the rod wiper. Wipe the area clean.
NOTE: Do not mistake normal lubricating weeping for a leak. If oil is running down the
outside of the cylinder barrel and is dripping on the floor after everything has been
wiped clean during the last maintenance, there may be a rod seal of a bleed screw leak.
6. Look for any unusual rub marks on the guides, wall, platform carriage, masts, etc,
which might indicate misalignment of the components due to overloading, misuse, or
something out of tolerance.
7. Check that all bolts and nuts are secure.
8. Check the oil level in the power unit reservoir. The oil should be 1 ½” to 2” below the
top of the tank when the FREIGHTLITE is fully lowered.