JLG 3246ES Service Manual - Manual (Page 29)

SECTION 2 - GENERAL
3121166 – JLG Lift – 2-1
SECTION 2. GENERAL
2.1 MACHINE PREPARATION, INSPECTION, AND
MAINTENANCE
General
This section provides the necessary information needed
by those personnel that are responsible to place the
machine in operation readiness and maintain its safe
operating condition. For maximum service life and safe
operation, ensure that all the necessary inspections and
maintenance have been completed before placing the
machine into service.
Preparation, Inspection, and Maintenance
It is important to establish and conform to a compre-
hensive inspection and preventive maintenance pro-
gram. The following table outlines the periodic machine
inspections and maintenance recommended by JLG
Industries, Inc. Consult your national, regional, or local
regulations for further requirements for aerial work plat-
forms. The frequency of inspections and maintenance
must be increased as environment, severity and fre-
quency of usage requires.
Pre-Start Inspection
It is the User’s or Operator’s primary responsibility to
perform a Pre-Start Inspection of the machine prior to
use daily or at each change of operator. Reference the
Operator’s and Safety Manual for completion proce-
dures for the Pre-Start Inspection. The Operator and
Safety Manual must be read in its entirety and under-
stood prior to performing the Pre-Start Inspection.
Pre-Delivery Inspection and Frequent
Inspection
The Pre-Delivery Inspection and Frequent Inspection
shall be per formed by a qualified JLG equipment
mechanic. JLG Industries, Inc. recognizes a qualified JLG
equipment mechanic as a person who, by possession of
a recognized degree, certificate, extensive knowledge,
training, or experience, has successfully demonstrated
the ability and proficiency to service, repair, and main-
tain the subject JLG product model.
The Pre-Delivery Inspection and Frequent Inspection
procedures are performed in the same manner, but at
different times. The Pre-Delivery Inspection shall be per-
formed prior to each sale, lease, or rental delivery. The
Frequent Inspection shall be accomplished for each
machine in service for 3 months or 150 hours (which-
ever comes first); out of service for a period of more than
3 months; or when purchased used. The frequency of
this inspection must be increased as environment,
severity and frequency of usage requires.
Reference the JLG Pre-Delivery and Frequent Inspection
Form and the Inspection and Preventative Maintenance
Schedule for items requiring inspection during the per-
formance of these inspections. Reference the appropri-
ate areas of this manual for servicing and maintenance
procedures.
Annual Machine Inspection
JLG recommends that the Annual Machine Inspection
be performed by a Factory Trained Service Technician
on an annual basis, no later than thirteen (13) months
from the date of the prior Annual Machine Inspection.
JLG Industries, Inc. recognizes a Factory Trained Service
Technician as a person who has successfully completed
the JLG Service Training School for the subject JLG prod-
uct model. Reference the machine Service and Mainte-
nance Manual and appropriate JLG inspection form for
performance of this inspection.
Reference the JLG Annual Machine Inspection Form and
the Inspection and Preventative Maintenance Schedule
for items requiring inspection during the performance
of this inspection. Reference the appropriate areas of
this manual for servicing and maintenance procedures.
For the purpose of receiving safety-related bulletins, it is
important that JLG Industries, Inc. has updated owner-
ship information for each machine. When performing
each Annual Machine Inspection, notify JLG Industries,
Inc. of the current machine ownership.
Preventative Maintenance
In conjunction with the specified inspections, mainte-
nance shall be performed by a qualified JLG equipment
mechanic. JLG Industries, Inc. recognizes a qualified JLG
equipment mechanic as a person who, by possession of
a recognized degree, certificate, extensive knowledge,
training, or experience, has successfully demonstrated
the ability and proficiency to service, repair, and main-
tain the subject JLG product model.
Reference the Preventative Maintenance Schedule and
the appropriate areas of this manual for servicing and
maintenance procedures. The frequency of service and
maintenance must be increased as environment, sever-
ity and frequency of usage requires.