JLG 450A_AJ Series II Service Manual - Manual (Page 37)

SECTION 2 - GENERAL
3121180 – JLG Lift – 2-1
SECTION 2. GENERAL
2.1 MACHINE PREPARATION, INSPECTION,
AND MAINTENANCE
General
This section provides information needed to place
machine in operation readiness and maintain its safe
operating condition. Ensure all inspections and mainte-
nance have been completed before placing machine into
service for safe operation and maximum service life.
Preparation, Inspection, and Maintenance
It is important to establish a comprehensive inspection
and preventive maintenance program. Table 2-1 outlines
periodic machine inspections and maintenance recom-
mended by JLG Industries, Inc. Consult your national,
regional, or local regulations for further requirements for
aerial work platforms. Increase frequency of inspections
and maintenance as environment, severity, and frequency
of usage requires.
Pre-Start Inspection
It is the User’s or Operator’s primary responsibility to per-
form a Pre-Start Inspection of the machine prior to use
daily or at each change of operator. Follow the Operator’s
and Safety Manual Pre-Start Inspection procedures. The
Operator and Safety Manual must be read in its entirety
and understood before performing a Pre-Start Inspection.
Pre-Delivery Inspection and Frequent
Inspection
The Pre-Delivery Inspection and Frequent Inspection 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 recog-
nized degree, certificate, extensive knowledge, training, or
experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability and
proficiency to service, repair, and maintain the subject
JLG product model.
Pre-Delivery Inspection and Frequent Inspection procedures
are performed in the same manner, but at different times.
The Pre-Delivery Inspection shall be performed 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 (whichever comes first); out of service for more
than 3 months; or when purchased used. 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 Inspection and Preventative Maintenance
Schedule for items requiring inspection.
Reference appropriate areas of this manual for servicing
and maintenance procedures.
Annual Machine Inspection
The Annual Machine Inspection must be performed no
later than 13 months from date of prior Annual Machine
Inspection. It is recommended the annual inspection be
done by a JLG Factory-Certified Service Technician.
Reference JLG Annual Machine Inspection Form and
Inspection and Preventative Maintenance Schedule for
items requiring inspection. Refer to appropriate areas of
this manual for service and maintenance procedures.
For purpose of receiving safety-related bulletins, it is
important that JLG Industries, Inc. has updated ownership
information for each machine. When performing each
Annual Machine Inspection, notify JLG Industries, Inc. of
any change in machine ownership.
Preventative Maintenance
In conjunction with specified inspections, maintenance
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, train-
ing, or experience, has successfully demonstrated ability
and proficiency to service, repair, and maintain the subject
JLG product model.
Reference Preventative Maintenance Schedule and
appropriate areas of this manual for servicing and mainte-
nance procedures. Frequency of service and mainte-
nance must be increased as environment, severity, and
frequency of usage requires.