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Operation and Safety Manual Original Instructions - Keep this manual with the machine at all times. Boom Lift Models E450A E450AJ M450AJ S/N 0300189898 to Present ANSI 3121647 ® January 5, 2015...
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The purpose of this manual is to provide owners, users, operators, lessors, and lessees with the precautions and operating procedures essential for the safe and proper machine operation for its intended purpose. Due to continuous product improvements, JLG Industries, Inc. reserves the right to make specification changes without prior notification. Contact JLG Industries, Inc. for updated information.
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INDICATES INFORMATION OR A COMPANY POLICY THAT RELATES DIRECTLY OR INDI- INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RECTLY TO THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL OR PROTECTION OF PROPERTY. RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS DECAL WILL HAVE AN ORANGE BACK- GROUND. – JLG Lift – 3121647...
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Modifications Product Safety JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. SENDS SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS TO THE OWNER OF RECORD OF THIS MACHINE. CONTACT JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. TO ENSURE THAT THE Contact: CURRENT OWNER RECORDS ARE UPDATED AND ACCURATE. Product Safety and Reliability Department JLG Industries, Inc.
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FOREWORD REVISION LOG Original Issue - June 3, 2014 Revision - October 1, 2014 Revision - January 5, 2015 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
• Check the machine for modifications to original components. opposite direction. Always return switch to neutral and stop Ensure that any modifications have been approved by JLG. before moving the switch to the next function. Operate con- trols with slow and even pressure.
Face the machine when entering or not operate this machine. leaving the platform. Always maintain “three point contact” with the machine, using two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand at all times during entry and exit. – JLG Lift – 3121647...
• Keep both feet firmly positioned on the platform floor at all times. Never position ladders, boxes, steps, planks, or similar items on unit to provide additional reach for any purpose. • Keep oil, mud, and slippery substances cleaned from footwear and the platform floor. 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
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• Allow for machine movement and electrical line swaying. 50,000 volts. One foot additional clearance is required for every additional 30,000 volts or less. – JLG Lift – 3121647...
• Before driving on floors, bridges, trucks, and other surfaces, check allowable capacity of the surfaces. 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
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Keep all loads within the confines of the platform, mph (12.5 m/s). Refer to Table 1-2, Beaufort Scale (For Refer- unless authorized by JLG. ence Only). • Keep the chassis of the machine a minimum of 2 ft. (0.6m) •...
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32-38 13.9-17.1 Near Gale/Moderate Gale Whole trees in motion. Effort needed to walk against the wind. 39-46 17.2-20.7 Fresh Gale Twigs broken from trees. Cars veer on road. 47-54 20.8-24.4 Strong Gale Light structure damage. 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
• Use the boom functions, not the drive function, to position the boom or platform. Position barricades on floor if necessary. platform close to obstacles. • Always post a lookout when driving in areas where vision is obstructed. 1-10 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
• DO NOT attempt to repair or tighten any hydraulic hoses or fit- tings while the machine is powered on or when the hydraulic system is under pressure. • Always relieve hydraulic pressure from all hydraulic circuits before loosening or removing hydraulic components. 3121647 – JLG Lift – 1-11...
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• Never attempt to move heavy parts without the aid of a mechanical device. Do not allow heavy objects to rest in an unstable position. Ensure adequate support is provided when raising components of the machine. 1-12 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
• Avoid overfilling the battery fluid level. Add distilled water to terminals. batteries only after the batteries are fully charged. • Always wear hand, eye, and face protection when servicing batteries. Ensure that battery acid does not come in contact with skin or clothing. 3121647 – JLG Lift – 1-13...
4. Use of approved fall protection device. site. 5. Enough knowledge of the mechanical operation of the machine to recognize a malfunction or potential malfunc- tion. 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION PREPARATION, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. RECOGNIZES A FACTORY TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN AS A The following table covers the periodic machine inspections and PERSON WHO HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE JLG SERVICE TRAINING SCHOOL maintenance recommended by JLG Industries, Inc.
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At intervals as specified in the Service and Maintenance Owner, Dealer, or User Qualified JLG Mechanic Service and Maintenance Manual Manual. NOTE: Inspection forms are available from JLG. Use the Service and Maintenance Manual to perform inspections. 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
4. Operators and Safety Manuals – Make sure a copy of the Operator and Safety Manual, AEM Safety Manual (Domestic only), and ANSI Manual of Responsibilities (Domestic only) is enclosed in the weather resistant storage container. – JLG Lift – 3121647...
Perform checks from ground controls first, then from platform controls. DO NOT DRIVE ON GRADES WHICH EXCEED THE RATED GRADEABILITY OF THE MACHINE AS INDICATED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER PLATE. DO NOT DRIVE ON SIDES- LOPES WHICH EXCEED 5 DEGREES. 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
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OTHERWISE THE FUNCTION WILL NOT WORK. With footswitch depressed, operate LIFT and hold control. Remove foot from footswitch, motion should stop. If it does not, shut down machine and contact a qualified service techni- cian. – JLG Lift – 3121647...
If SkyGuard remains activated after function reversal or cutout, depress and hold the SkyGuard Override Switch to allow normal use of machine functions until the SkyGuard sensor is disen- gaged. 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
On each item, make sure there are no loose or missing parts, that they are securely fastened and that no visible damage exists in addition to any other criteria mentioned. Figure 2-3. Daily Walk-Around Inspection - Sheet 2 of 3 2-10 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
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24. Platform Pivot Pins - Properly secured. sion. 25. SkyGuard - See Inspection Note. 15. Cowling and Latches - See Note. Figure 2-4. Daily Walk-Around Inspection - Sheet 3 of 3 3121647 – JLG Lift – 2-11...
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SECTION 2 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES, MACHINE PREPARATION, AND INSPECTION NOTES: 2-12 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
An hourmeter, installed in the upper por- tion of the Ground Control Box, registers the High Oil Temperature amount of machine operating time. The Low Oil Pressure hourmeter registers up to 9,999.9 hours and Engine Overspeed cannot be reset. Overvoltage – JLG Lift – 3121647...
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12. Upper Boom Lift 13. Jib 14. Platform Leveling 15. Rotate 16. Indicator Gauge 17. Charger Status 18. Machine Safety System Override (MSSO) Figure 3-2. Ground Control Station with Machine Safety System Override (MSSO) (CE Only) – JLG Lift – 3121647...
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8. Circuit Breakers The circuit breakers open (pop out) to indicate a short or overload somewhere on the machine. 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
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A three position Rotate control switch permits 13. Jib (If equipped) rotation of the platform when positioned to left or right. The Jib control switch provides raising and lowering of the jib when positioned up or down. – JLG Lift – 3121647...
Load Sense System activation. 2. Platform Leveling Override A three position switch allows the operator to adjust the automatic self leveling system. This switch is used to adjust platform level in situa- tions such as ascending/descending a grade. 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
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When in the on position (and the ground Emergency Stop Switch on [pulled out]), the generator is enabled to automat- ically start when the batteries need charged. 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
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When lower boom is raised above horizontal, or the upper boom is raised approximately 16 inches (40.64 cm) above boom rest, the high drive function will automatically switch to low drive. This also occurs when Function Speed Control is clicked on creep. 3-10 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
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If equipped with both Soft Touch and when positioned to the desired direction. SkyGuard, the switch operates like described above and allows the opera- tor to override the system that has experienced a cutout situation. 3121647 – JLG Lift – 3-11...
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Move right to swing right, move left to swing left. Moving the joystick activates switches to provide the func- tions selected. NOTE: Lower lift will not function when operating main lift. 3-12 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
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* These functions may move very slowly (or not at all) if the first function selected (Lower Lift or Swing) is being operated at full speed, due to sharing of oil. ** Lower Lift and Upper Lift will not function simultaneously. Upper Lift always prevails. 3121647 – JLG Lift – 3-13...
IF TILT WARNING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED WHEN BOOM IS RAISED OR EXTENDED, RETRACT AND LOWER TO BELOW HORIZONTAL THEN REPOSITION MACHINE SO THAT IT IS LEVEL BEFORE EXTENDING BOOM OR RAISING BOOM ABOVE HORIZONTAL. 3-14 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
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The batteries are nearly depleted, and should be charged very soon to prevent having the machine stop at an inconvenient place. 3-16 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
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Releasing the footswitch removes power from all controls and applies the drive brakes. 3121647 – JLG Lift – 3-17...
Station which will override the Platform Control Station. Ground Controls operate Upper and Lower Boom Lift and Swing, 5. Machine is as originally equipped from JLG. and are to be used in an emergency to lower the platform to the ground should the operator in the platform be unable to do so.
OK, the platform alarm will beep once. During this time the lights on the indicator panel will also blink once as a bulb check. – JLG Lift – 3121647...
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SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION UPPER BOOM FLY BOOM HORIZONTAL FULLY EXTENDED MACHINE WILL "TIP OVER" IN THIS DIRECTION IF OPERATED ON AN OUT-OF-LEVEL SURFACE TOWER AND MID BOOM AT 33 DEGREES Figure 4-1. Position of Least Forward Stability 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
IF A MOTOR MALFUNCTION NECESSITATES UNSCHEDULED SHUTDOWN, DETERMINE DO NOT DRIVE ON SIDESLOPES WHICH EXCEED 5 DEGREES. AND CORRECT CAUSE BEFORE RESUMING ANY OPERATION. AVOID ANY TERRAIN FEATURES WHICH COULD CAUSE THE MACHINE TO TIP OVER. 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
Drive/Steer in the opposite direction from the movement of the controls. If the indicator is illuminated, operate the Drive function in the following manner: – JLG Lift – 3121647...
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SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION Figure 4-3. Grade and Side Slopes 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
2. If total weight in platform will be 500 LBS. (227 kg for ANSI Depress footswitch, position thumb switch on markets and 230 kg for CE and Australia markets) or less, Drive/Steer controller to Right for steering right, or proceed with adding weight. to Left for steering left. – JLG Lift – 3121647...
Right and held until desired position is reached. TO AVOID A COLLISION AND INJURY IF PLATFORM DOES NOT STOP WHEN A CONTROL SWITCH OR LEVER IS RELEASED, REMOVE FOOT FROM FOOTSWITCH OR USE EMER- GENCY STOP SWITCH TO STOP THE MACHINE. 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
Boom Lift switch to UP or DOWN as desired. following two conditions apply. 1. Ground Control Emergency Stop Switch is pulled out (on), and: 2. The Generator Enable switch on the platform control console is in the On or Enable position. 4-10 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
In this mode the machine will operate as a conventional battery cycle will include finishing phase similar to conventional char- operated unit. The batteries can be used until they are fully dis- gers. charged. 3121647 – JLG Lift – 4-11...
The Function Speed Control affects the speed of boom functions Lower Lift, Telescope, and Rotate. Turn the control clockwise to increase function speed or counterclockwise to decrease func- tion speed. When in the counterclockwise maximum position, all functions are placed in creep speed. 4-12 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
I = Input is Ignored Note: When Soft Touch is enabled with SkyGuard all functions are cut out only. * Reversal only applies to Main Tele Out. Main Tele In would be cut out 3121647 – JLG Lift – 4-13...
5. If necessary, cover Platform Controls to protect instruction placards, warning decals and operating controls from hostile 2. Remove all loose items from the machine. environment. 3. Secure the chassis and the platform using straps or chains of adequate strength. 4-14 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
BEEN REPAIRED, IF REQUIRED, AND THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE OPERATING COR- RECTLY. JLG Industries, Inc. must be notified immediately of any incident involving a JLG product. Even if no injury or property damage is EMERGENCY OPERATION evident, the factory should be contacted by telephone and pro- vided with all necessary details.
3. Engage drive hubs by reversing disconnect caps on hubs. 2. Install wrench on nut and ratchet in the direction desired. 4. Remove chocks from wheels as needed. – JLG Lift – 3121647...
NOTE: If the MSSO functionality is used, the fault indicator will flash and a fault code is set in the JLG Control System which must be reset by a qualified JLG Service Technician. NOTE: No functional checks of the MSSO system are necessary. The JLG Control system will set a Diagnostic Trouble Code if the control switch is faulty.
6 ft. 7 in. (2.0 m) Maximum Horizontal Platform Reach E450A 23 ft. 1in.(7.0 m) E450AJ/M450AJ 23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m) Turning Radius (Curb to Curb) 15 ft. 3 in. (4.65 m) Turning Radius (inside) 2 ft. (0.61 m) 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
Torque hubs should be one half full of lubricant. Battery Recharge Time Charger 17 hours from full discharge Generator 6.2 hours Gross Machine Weight ( Platform Empty E450A 13,100 lb. (5942 kg) E450AJ/M450AJ 15,100 lb. (6804 kg) – JLG Lift – 3121647...
25 ft. 3 in. (7.7 m) Horizontal Reach @ Maximum Up and Over E450A 23 ft. 1 in. (7.0 m) M450AJ, E450AJ 23 ft. 9 in. (7.24 m) Machine Width 5 ft. 9 in. (1.75 m) 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
Classification GL-3, and sufficient chemical stability for mobile hydraulic system service. Aside from JLG recommendations, it is not advisable to mix oils of different brands or types, as they may not contain the same required additives or be of comparable viscosities. If use of hydraulic oil other than Mobil DTE 11M is desired, contact JLG Industries for proper recommendations.
OR SPECIFICATION (FOR EXAMPLE: BATTERIES, FILLED TIRES, PLATFORM) DO NOT at 100° F 80 SUS MODIFY UNIT IN ANY WAY TO AFFECT STABILITY. at 210° F 43 SUS cp at -30° F 3.200 Viscosity Index 3121647 – JLG Lift –...
Comments - Remote Access (Optional) Mil-Spec Mil-L-2105. Hydraulic Oil. Mobil DTE-11M Open Gear Lube - Tribol Molub-Alloy 936 Open Gear Compound. (JLG Part No. 3020027) Bearing Grease (JLG Part No. 3020029) Mobilith SHA 460. Synthetic Lithium Lubricant, Gredag 741 Grease. (JLG Part No. 3020022) Engine (crankcase) Oil.
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Comments - If necessary install grease fittings into worm gear housing and grease bearings. NOTE: OG will allow better cycle times than Mobiltac375NC, however Mobiltac375NC must be used in dusty environments. If the swing function becomes noisy and/or rough lubricate the bearing teeth. 6-10 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
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Interval - Check Level daily; Change every 2 years or 1200 hours of operation. Comments - On new machines, those recently overhauled, or after changing hydraulic oil, operate all systems a minimum of two complete cycles and recheck oil level in reservoir. E450 M450 3121647 – JLG Lift – 6-11...
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Comments - Under certain conditions, it may be necessary to replace the hydraulic filter on a more frequent basis. A com- mon symptom of a dirty filter is sluggishness experienced in hydraulic functions. 6-12 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
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2 years or 1200 hours of operation 7. Spindles/Bushing Capacity - A/R Lube - Lithium Lubricant Interval - Every 2 years or 1200 hours of operation Comments - At Spindle/Bushing Replacement; Coat I.D. of bushings prior to installing king pins. 3121647 – JLG Lift – 6-13...
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9. Engine Lube Point(s) - Fill Cap Capacity - Refer to Engine Manual Lube - EO Interval - 3 Months or 150 hours of operation Comments - Check level daily/Change in accordance with engine manual. 6-14 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
Fill batteries with distilled water only. Replace and secure all vent caps. 3. Remove battery cables from each battery post one at a time, negative first. Clean cables with acid neutralizing solution 3121647 – JLG Lift – 6-15...
Low Engine Oil Pressure Engine Overspeed Generator Overvoltage TO AVOID INJURY FROM AN EXPLOSION, DO NOT SMOKE OR ALLOW SPARKS OR A FLAME NEAR BATTERY DURING SERVICING. ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTEC- TION WHEN SERVICING BATTERIES. 6-16 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
The air pressure for pneumatic tires must be equal to the air pres- sure that is stenciled on the side of the JLG product or rim decal Tire Replacement for safe and proper operational characteristics.
The proper procedure for attaching wheels is as follows: Start all nuts by hand to prevent cross threading. DO NOT use a lubricant on threads or nuts. 6-18 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
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170 ft. lbs. (55 Nm) (130 Nm) (255 Nm) Wheel nuts should be torqued after first 50 hours of operation and after each wheel removal. Check torque every 3 months or 150 hours of operation. 3121647 – JLG Lift – 6-19...
The vibration total value to which the hand-arm system is sub- jected does not exceed 2,5 m/s . The highest root mean square value of weighted acceleration to which the whole body is sub- jected does not exceed 0,5 m/s 6-20 – JLG Lift – 3121647...
SECTION 7 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG SECTION 7. INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG Machine Serial Number _______________________________________ Table 7-1. Inspection and Repair Log Date Comments 3121210 – JLG Lift –...
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SECTION 7 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG Table 7-1. Inspection and Repair Log Date Comments – JLG Lift – 3121210...
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