BUSINESS ISSUES
Equipment Inspections
Uptime Matters
Parts and maintenance choices impact machine TCO
Info provided by JLG
Equipment downtime can set you behind schedule and budget. Equipment needs to be in top working to condition achieve the best possible total cost of ownership( TCO). The bottom line is that to be sure you’ re getting the most out of your access equipment, you need to keep your fleet up and running efficiently.
Equipment care involves several key steps, including inspections, service and parts replacement. JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business and a manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms( MEWPs) and telehandlers, provides answers to four key questions about equipment maintenance, parts and service that can help you put best practices and solutions in place:
What different types of machine
Q1 inspections should be conducted?
Before operating a MEWP or telehandler, it is important to complete these four inspections:
# 1: Pre-Start Inspections A pre-start inspection of the
machine should be conducted to ensure it is safe to operate. This type of inspection includes, but is not limited to:
• Cleanliness – Check all surfaces for leakage, debris, slippery substances and / or foreign objects.
• Structure – Inspect the machine’ s structure for dents, damage, weld or parent metal cracks, as well as any other discrepancies.- Platform Gate – Verify the gate closes properly.
- Lanyard Attach Points – Check the condition of all authorized lanyard anchorage points.
• Decal and Placards – Check for cleanliness and legibility, make sure none are missing. Clean or replace as needed.
• Operation and Safety Manuals – Make sure a copy of the Operation and Safety Manual, AEM Safety Manual and ANSI Manual of Responsibilities is enclosed in the weather-resistant storage container.
• Battery – Charge as required.
• Fuel – Add the proper fuel, as necessary.
• Engine Oil – Make sure the oil level is at the full mark on the
Equipment care involves several key steps, including inspections, service and parts replacement.
dipstick.
• Hydraulic Oil – Check the hydraulic oil level, and add as required.
• Walk-Around Inspection – Perform as instructed by the machine’ s Operations and Safety Manual.
• Function Check – Following the walk-around inspection, perform as instructed by the machine’ s Operations and Safety Manual.
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