During visual and maintenance inspections, it's important to check various components for damage, loose parts, and proper functionality. These include:

• Fuel System: Inspect for fuel leaks, ensuring the fuel tank, shutoff valve, hoses, and fittings are free from damage and leakage. Engine fuels are combustible, so inspections should be done in well-ventilated areas with a fire extinguisher nearby. LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure that there no fuel leaks.

Engine fuels are combustible. Inspect the aerial platform in an open, well- ventilated area away from heaters, sparks and flames. Always have an approved fire extinguisher within easy reach.

Ensure fuel tank, shutoff valve, hoses and fittings show no visible damage and no evidence of fuel leakage.

• Base Components: Check the turret transportation lock to ensure it is unlocked, with no loose, missing, or damaged parts.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure turret transportation lock is unlocked, there are no loose or missing parts and there is no visible damage.

Inspect the drive axle for secure mounting, ensuring no loose or missing parts and checking for hydraulic leakage.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure drive axle is properly secured, there are no loose or missing parts, all fittings and hoses are properly tightened and there is no evidence of hydraulic leakage.

Also, inspect the oscillating cylinder assembly for secure mounting, ensuring no loose or missing parts and checking for hydraulic leakage.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure oscillating cylinder assembly is properly secured, there are no loose or missing parts, all fittings and hoses are properly tightened and there is no evidence of hydraulic leakage.

• Steering and Tie Rods: Verify the steer cylinder assembly is properly secured, with no loose or missing parts, and check for hydraulic leakage.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure steer cylinder assembly is properly secured, there are no loose or missing parts, all fittings and hoses are properly tightened and there is no evidence of hydraulic leakage.

Inspect the tie rod for loose or missing parts, ensuring tie rod end studs are locked and free from damage.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure there are no loose or missing parts, tie rod end studs are locked and there is no visible damage.

• Wheels and Tires: Examine wheel/tire assemblies for damage. For air-filled tires, maintain proper pressure to ensure stability, handling, and minimize tire wear.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

To safeguard maximum stability, achieve optimum aerial platform handling and minimize tire wear, it is essential to maintain proper pressure in all air- filled tires.

Check each tire with an air pressure gauge and add air as needed.

Also check tire treads and sidewalls for cuts, cracks, punctures, and unusual wear.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Check all tire treads and sidewalls for cuts, cracks, punctures and unusual wear.

Inspect wheels for damage and cracked welds and lug nuts for proper torque.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Check each wheel for damage and cracked welds.

Check each lug nut for proper torque to ensure none are loose.

Replace tires only with the exact Skyjack- approved type.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Therefore, replace tires only with the exact Skyjack- approved type.

• Lifting Mechanism (Scissor Lifts): Ensure sliders are secure and their paths are free of obstructions.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure sliders are secure and there is no visible damage.

Ensure sliders' path of travel are free from dirt and obstructions.

Inspect the scissor assembly for damage and deformation, ensuring all pins and fasteners are correctly installed.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure scissor assembly shows no visible damage and no signs of deformation in weldments.

Make sure all the pins and fasteners are correctly installed, including the connections to the base and platform.

Check cables and wires for proper routing and signs of wear or damage.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure cables and wires are properly routed and shows no signs of wear and/ or physical damage.

Verify scissor bumpers are secure and undamaged.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure bumpers are secure and shows no sign of visible damage.

Check lift cylinders for secure mounting, absence of loose parts, damage, and hydraulic leakage.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure each lift cylinder is properly secured, there are no loose or missing parts and there is no evidence of damage.

Ensure all fittings and hoses are properly tightened and there is no evidence of hydraulic leakage.

• Platform Assembly: Ensure there are no loose or missing parts and there is no visible damage.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure there are no loose or missing parts and there is no visible damage.

Ensure all fasteners are securely in place.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure all fasteners are securely in place.

Ensure all railings are properly positioned and secured.

Ensure gate is in good working order.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure gate is in good working order.

Ensure there is no permanent deformation.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure there is no permanent deformation.

Ensure footswitch is in good working order and has not been modified, disabled or blocked.

• Emergency Lowering: Ensure the emergency lowering access rod is properly secured and undamaged.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure rod is properly secured and there is no visible damage.

• Manuals: Ensure a copy of operating manual and other important documents are enclosed in manual storage box.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet=

Ensure a copy of operating manual and other important documents are enclosed in manual storage box.

Check to be sure manual storage box is present and in good condition.

Ensure manuals are legible and in good condition.

Always return manuals to the manual storage box after use.

Regular and thorough inspections are essential for identifying potential hazards and maintaining the safe operation of the equipment.

It is the responsibility of the operator to read, completely understand and follow all instructions and warnings contained in the operating manual and on the aerial platform.LLMCitation(cited_text_snippet='It is the responsibility of the operator to read, completely understand and follow all instructions and warnings contained in this operating manual and on the aerial platform.',