Routine Periodic Maintenance; High Cycle Package - Southworth LS Serie El Manual Del Propietario

Routine Periodic Maintenance

Suggested Preventative Maintenance Schedule (ensure that lift is properly chocked as required.
Weekly
Monthly
Every 6 months
or 500 hours of operation
Minimum Required
Maintenance for Units with

High Cycle Package

Inspect leg rollers, center pivot pins and bushings, leg hinge pins and bushings
for evidence of wear. loose bolts or broken cotter pins or keepers. Repair or
replace as required.
Apply a light oil or PTFE lubricant to non-greased pivot points or rollers de-
scribed above.
Check the appearance of the hydraulic fluid.
Check all the hydraulic fittings and hoses.
Make all weekly checks, check limit switch if applicable.
Check all the hydraulic fittings and hoses, and repair the connections.
Inspect cylinder return line and rod. Appearance of considerable fluid in the vent
lines indicates a need to repack the cylinder.
Disassemble the down valve. Blow the plunger clean wih compressed air. Reas-
semble and install.
Change oil in reservoir, clean the suction screen and vent cap. Replace pres-
sure line or return line filter element.
Make all weekly, and monthly checks, check all electrical connections..
NOTE: If bushings at the main pivot points are neglected and allowed to oblong,
major structural prolems will develop and extensive repairs will be needed.
Every 10,000 cycles, visually inspect the entire lift. Replace all worn or broken
parts. Lubricate all pivot points and clean the roller track.
Every 30,000 cycles, visually inspect the entire lift. Check the motor starter contacts
and limitswitches. Clean and lubricate all pivot points. Inspect for worn or broken
parts, and replace as necessary.
Every 90,000 cycles, visually inspect the entire lift. Check the hydraulic tank and
the hydraulic lines. Clean and lubricate all pivot points. Inspect for worn or broken
parts, and replace as necessary. Repack the cylinder(s), and replace the hydraulic
oil and filter.
NOTE: If lubrication points will not take grease, ensure that the load has been
removed from the platform, and ensure the grease fittings are not plugged and will
take grease, or the weight of the lift may need to be removed from the greaseable
joint. A fork truck or overhead crane may be necessary to remove any weight off
of the greaseable joints. Contact Southworth's Service Department for further
instructions if the machine is still unable to accept grease.
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