Vestil JMD-1000 - Manual (Page 4)

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Routine Maintenance & Safety Checks -- JMD
¾ Care should be taken to identify all potential hazards and comply with applicable safety procedures
before beginning work.
¾ Fully lower the carriage to the floor before beginning any inspection or work on the unit.
¾ Only qualified individuals trained to understand mechanical devices and their associated electrical
and hydraulic circuits should attempt troubleshooting and repair of this equipment
(A) Before each use inspect for the following:
1.) Frayed wires
2.) Oil leaks
3.) Pinched or chafed hoses
4.) Damaged or loose parts.
5.) Damage or structural deformation to the structural members, the
cylinder brackets, etc.
6.) Unusual noise or binding, or evidence thereof.
7.) Floor lock makes solid contact with the floor surface.
8.) Proper functioning of the upper travel limit switch.
(B) In addition to the above, inspect monthly for:
1.) The oil level. Oil should be 1” to 1½” below the reservoir’s fill hole
with the chute fully tilted.
2.) Worn or damaged hydraulic hoses and electrical wires.
3.) Proper operation of the tote lifting hooks.
4.) Pivot point wear at the hinge pins and cylinder ends.
5.) Intact pin and clevis retaining rings and / or fasteners.
6.) Looseness, wear, or damage to the casters’ bearings, mounting
hardware, or surface material.
7.) Excess wear to the floor lock friction pad.
8.) Unusual noises.
9.) Information and warning labels being in place and in good condition.
10.) The need to clean off dirt and debris.
(C) Yearly inspection
The oil should be changed if the oil darkens, becomes gritty, or turns a
milky color (indicating the presence of water). Replace with an anti-wear
hydraulic oil with a viscosity grade of 150 SUS at 100°F, (ISO 32 @
40°C). Ex: AW 32 or HO 150 hydraulic fluid, or Dexron transmission
fluid.