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3 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Performing the appropriate maintenance procedures will extend the life
of the boom lift and will help ensure the safety of personnel operating the
equipment.
Repair, replacement or adjustment of any hydraulic or electrical control
device should be performed only by fully trained and authorized
personnel. These include, but are not limited to, hydraulic load valves,
hydraulic flow control valves, solenoid valves and limit switches. These
are safety related controls. Improper adjustment or tampering with these
devices may impair boom lift function and result in safety or damage
hazards.
Persons performing maintenance or repairs on the machine, including
weld repairs, should be trained in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations. Contact your regional Bil-Jax representative if
additional information is needed.
Critical or suspect areas identified during any scheduled inspection of the
machine shall be examined by qualified personnel in accordance with
applicable government regulations.
Never operate the machine if a defect or malfunction is identified or
suspected. All defects and malfunctions must be repaired, and all
maintenance performed, before returning a machine to service.
This manual contains a list of recommended maintenance procedures to
be performed daily, weekly, monthly and annually.
When servicing the internal combustion engine installed on this
machine, always follow the guidelines specified by the engine
manufacturer.
It is the practice of Bil-Jax, Inc. to issue Service and/or Safety Bulletins,
which may include updates to the information contained in this manual.
In such instances, procedures contained in Bil-Jax Service Bulletins or
Safety Bulletins supersede the information contained in manuals.
Always follow maintenance schedule, regardless of use.
