JLG 260MRT Service Manual - Manual (Page 50)

SECTION 2 - PROCEDURES
2-28 – JLG Lift – 3121801
2.18 CALIBRATIONS
Tilt Sensor Calibration:
1. Drive the machine onto a measured level surface
(±0.5° for both x and y axis).
2. Using the Analyzer, go to MENU: CALIBRATION;
TILT SENSOR. Press Enter. LEVEL VEHICLE will dis-
play. Press Enter again to calibrate.
3. Both axis’ raw angles need to be within ±5.0°, other-
wise the machine is to unlevel and the software will
prohibit calibration. Should this occur, attempt to
dissect the three areas of error to find the primary
contributor:
a. Machine mounting and/or grade:
With a digital level, measure the top of the
Ground Control box for levelness. If unable to
get a good reading, check the box’s mounting
surface for levelness.
b. Tilt sensor mounting on machine or wedged
crooked in control box:
If the machine mounting/grade appears accept-
able, open the Ground Control box carefully.
Observe whether the tilt sensor is properly
seated.
c. Tilt sensor has developed an offset shift:
Remove the tilt sensor from the Ground Control
box, but keep both the tilt sensor and Ground
Control box electrically connected. Level one
axis of the tilt sensor and observe the raw read-
ing (should be within ±2.0°). Do the same for the
other axis. If either axis is greater than ±2.0°,
replace the tilt sensor.
Some possible reasons that the tilt sensor will not cali-
brate are:
a. The surface the machine is sitting on is off level
by a few degrees (flat doesn’t imply level; park-
ing lots are often not level).
b. The tilt sensor has failed one or both of the
channels (X axis and Y axis).
c. Tilt sensor has moisture intrusion that has
shifted its output.
d. Water and/or corrosion in the box has corrupted
electrical connections or caused a tilt sensor or
ground control board failure (observe any
cracks in the box).
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1. Ground Control Box
2. Digital Level
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1. Ground Control Box
2. Tilt Sensor