JLG 15SP Operator Manual - Manual (Page 24)

SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION
2-4 – JLG Lift – 3120774
Pre-Start Inspection
The Pre-Start Inspection should include each of the following:
1. Cleanliness – Check all surfaces for leakage (oil, fuel,
or battery fluid) or foreign objects. Report any leakage to
the proper maintenance personnel.
2. Decals and Placards – Check all for cleanliness and
legibility check and that none of the decals and placards
are missing. Check that all illegible decals and placards
are cleaned or replaced.
3. Operators and Safety Manuals – Make sure a copy of
the Operator and Safety Manual, EMI Safety Manual
(Domestic only), and ANSI Manual of Responsibilities
(Domestic only) is enclosed in the weather resistant
storage container.
4. Walk-Around Inspection – Refer to Figure 2-1. on page
2-6.
5. Battery – Charge as required.
6. Fuel (Combustion Engine Powered Machines Only) –
Add the proper fuel as necessary.
7. Hydraulic Oil – Check the hydraulic oil level. Ensure
hydraulic oil is added as required.
8. Function Check – Once the “Walk-Around” Inspection
is complete, perform a function check of all systems in
an area free of overhead and ground level obstructions.
Refer to Section 3 for more specific instructions.
IF THE MACHINE DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, TURN OFF THE
MACHINE IMMEDIATELY! REPORT THE PROBLEM TO THE PROPER MAIN-
TENANCE PERSONNEL. DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS
DECLARED SAFE FOR OPERATION.
2.3 FUNCTION CHECK
The function check of all systems should be performed in an area
free of overhead and ground level obstructions. Perform a function
check as follows:
1. Set-up machine for operation, according to instructions
in Section 4, set floor stop, etc.
2. Enter platform, raise and lower platform 2 ft. to 3 ft.
(.61m to .92 m) several times. Check for smooth eleva-
tion and lowering of platform.
3. (If Equipped - Machines with side entry-material tray plat-
form and optional platform gate alarm). Raise the plat-
form approximately 2 in. or more, check the gate alarm
will sound when either platform gate is opened.
4. With platform completely lowered, check hydraulic oil
level in reservoir at ground control station. Maintain an
oil level to the "Fill to Line" indicator on the side of the
reservoir. NEVER USE HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID.