TVA - Aerial Lift Annual Maintenance Checklist

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BOOM AND BASKET ( other then Good explain in comment section )

Check tightness of insulated boom sections where they attach to steel sections of the boom. Retorque if unit is so equipped.
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Check all pivot pins; be sure they are restrained properly and that they are not worn excessively.
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Check steel sections of boom for physical defects such as cracks, dents, corrosion, or bends.
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Check all hydraulic hose and tubing connections and clamps for tightness and proper lay and freedom of movement during boom operation
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Check all cap screws in the basket rotation and basket mounting mechanism for tightness and proper safety lock wiring or pinning
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Check cylinder end gland retaining mechanism for tightness.
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Check for signs of leakage at end gland and holding valves
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Check all hydraulic tubing hose connections for tightness
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Inspect all hydraulic tubing and hoses for wear and abrasion. Replace any crushed, permanently deformed, or deteriorated hydraulic lines and hoses
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Inspect leveling cables in the upper and lower booms for evidence of wear, fraying, or rust
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Check the cable anchor bracket pins and cap screws in the rotation mechanism for proper physical condition and tightness
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Check the cable sheaves at the middle and lower hinge points for wear and for tightness of the cable-attaching devices.
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Check for proper position of the top cable at the basket and at the upper boom. Make sure the cable-attaching device is tight and that the basket is properly leveled in all positions of the arms
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Test the lift and traverse controls through all work positions.
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Check all cap screws, pins, jam nuts, etc., for proper installation and tightness.
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Check control placard and replace it if it is defaced or illegible.
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Check all structural members for defects such as cracks, dents, bends, or corrosion.
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Check all cap screws, bolts, and nuts for tightness.
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Check all straight cotter pins, hairpin cotters, and rod-eye bolts for proper installation.
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Check the turret-drive motor for proper installation and tightness of the mounting bolts.
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Check all hydraulic hose and tube connections for leaks.
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Check the turret gearbox drains and check plugs for tightness; refill as necessary.
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Check the outrigger pins and retainers for proper installation and tightness.
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Check the outrigger cylinders, check valves, and turret for signs of leaks.
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Check all hydraulic lines for signs of wear or damage. Replace any cut, extremely worn, bent, or crushed lines or hoses.
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Check the mainframe mounting bolts for tightness. Retorque as necessary.
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Check all linkage jam nuts and cap screws for tightness.
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Check all pins, safety wire, and cotters for proper installation.
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Check all hydraulic valves for leaks and freedom of movement of spools; check all placards and control knobs.
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Check all structural members for physical defects such as cracks, bends, dents, or corrosion.
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Check all hydraulic connections for leaks.
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Check all hydraulic lines for signs of wear, damage, or deterioration. Replace any extremely worn, crushed, bent, or deteriorated hoses and lines.
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Check the outrigger cylinders and check valves for leaks.
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Check the outrigger securing pins and the retainer for proper installation.
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Check all frame-mounting bolts for tightness. Retorque as necessary.
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Check power takeoff and pump mounting bolts for tightness and proper installation.
Check power takeoff and pump for leaks.
Check all hydraulic lines and hoses for signs of wear or damage. Replace any cut, extremely worn, crushed, bent, or deteriorated lines or hoses.
Check hydraulic lines for proper securing. Clamp or otherwise secure them free of moving parts.

All deficiencies noted in the comment sections communicated to the responsible Manager and/or owner of the vehicle?
A written or electronic copy of this inspection was provided to the responsible Manager and owner of the vehicle?
Provide below any other noteworthy comment you feel applicable to this inspection and/or vehicle.
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