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Operation and Safety Manual Original Instructions - Keep this manual with the machine at all times. Model(s) AM Series 20AM 25AM 30AM 36AM ANSI 41AM ® P/N - 3121211 November 12, 2014...
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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 AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS DECAL DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL OR PRO- WILL HAVE AN ORANGE BACKGROUND. TECTION OF PROPERTY. – JLG Lift – 3121211...
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Your Local JLG Office JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. MUST BE NOTIFIED IMMEDIATELY IN ALL (See addresses on manual rear cover) INSTANCES WHERE JLG PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCI- DENT INVOLVING BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OF PERSONNEL OR In USA:...
If there is a question with regard to safety training, • Never allow personnel in platform while moving machine. inspection, maintenance and operation, please contact JLG Industries, Inc. ("JLG"). • To move machine use handles provided on the mast cross- bar.
• Watch for obstructions around machine and overhead. • Check travel path for persons, holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstructions, debris, and coverings which may conceal other hazards. • Before placing machine on floors, trucks and other surfaces, check allowable capacity of surfaces. – JLG Lift – 3121211...
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• Always use an assistant when moving machine in areas machine. where vision is obstructed. • Never position the unit sideways on a slope. • Keep non-operating personnel at least 6 feet (1.8 m) away from machine during moving operations. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
(AM36 & AM41 Machines Only) • The platform must be completely empty of tools and debris. • Ensure platform is fully lowered. Remove and stow outrig- gers. • Tilt machine back only on a flat, firm and level surface. – JLG Lift – 3121211...
• Be sure that operators of other overhead and floor level machines are aware of the aerial work platform’s presence. Disconnect power to overhead cranes. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
• Never operate machine in high wind, rain or snow. • Do not operate or raise the platform while on trucks, trail- ers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or other equip- ment unless approved by JLG. • Approved head gear must be worn by all operating and ground personnel.
• When applicable by reason of local regulations or job-site/ employer safety rules, personnel in the platform shall at all times wear approved fall protection devices. The autho- rized lanyard attachment is on the side of the machine’s mast. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
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• Never use the mast assembly to enter or leave the platform. • Do not increase the platform size with unauthorized deck extensions or attachments. • Never attempt to use the machine as a crane. • Do not tie off machine to any adjacent structure. – JLG Lift – 3121211...
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• Do not operate machine from platform without the gate in • Always ensure that power tools are properly stowed and place and properly closed. never left hanging by their cord from the platform work area. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
• Use only approved, nonflammable cleaning solvents. • Observe and obey all danger, warning, caution and other instructions on machine. 1-10 – JLG Lift – 3121211...
5. Enough knowledge of the mechanical operation of the machine to recognize a malfunction or potential malfunction. 6. The safest means to operate the machine where over- head obstructions, other moving equipment, and obstacles, depressions, holes, dropoffs. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. RECOGNIZES A FACTORY-TRAINED SERVICE TECHNI- and maintenance recommended by JLG Industries, Inc. Consult CIAN AS A PERSON WHO HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE JLG SERVICE local regulations for further requirements for aerial work plat- TRAINING SCHOOL FOR THE SPECIFIC JLG PRODUCT MODEL.
At intervals as specified in the Service and Maintenance Owner, Dealer, or User Qualified JLG Mechanic Service and Maintenance Manual Maintenance Manual. NOTE: Inspection forms are available from JLG. Use the Service and Maintenance Manual to perform inspections. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
(ANSI Markets Only) is enclosed in the weather IF MACHINE DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, TURN OFF MACHINE IMMEDI- resistant storage container. ATELY! REPORT PROBLEM TO PROPER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS DECLARED SAFE FOR OPERATION. – JLG Lift – 3121211...
1. Front Caster Wheels - Properly secured, wheels and casters turn freely. Brakes lock and release - prevent wheels from rolling when locked. 2. Rear Wheels - Properly secured. Wheels turn freely. 3. Tiltback Wheels - Properly secured. Wheels turn freely. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
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10. Motor/Pump/Reservoir Power Unit - No evidence of hydraulic leaks. Check that hydraulic reservoir fluid level is filled to the "Fill to Line" mark on the side of the reservoir. 11. Manual Release Control Valve - See note above. – JLG Lift – 3121211...
The hydraulic oil level can be checked through an access hole in the side of the cover. NOTE: Check hydraulic oil only when platform is completely low- ered and after cycling platform up/down a few times. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
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AM-AC Models. On AM-DC Models, a 5 Amp fuse is located inside the ground control station cover. Figure 3-1. Ground Control Station. 1. Power ON/OFF Key 2. Power/Emergency Stop 3. Hydraulic Reservoir/Circuit Breaker/Fuse – JLG Lift – 3121211...
When depressed simultaneously with ENABLE button raises 2. Tie-Down Lugs the platform. 3. FUNCTION ENABLE Button. This (GREEN) button must be depressed for machine to operate. 4. PLATFORM DOWN Button. When depressed simultaneously with ENABLE button lowers the platform. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
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Not Used 1001110242 - JLG Service 155 to 162 Not Used Max. Outrigger Load Options: 20AM-1706445 / 25AM-1706446 / 30AM-1706447 / 36AM-1706448 / 41AM-1706449 Voltage Options: 3252761-120V AC / 3252760-220V-240V AC NOTE: (1) - 20AM/25AM Only (2) - 30AM/36AM/41AM Only (3) - Installed on 36AM or 41AM machines with tiltback option only.
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SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CE SPEC. A USTRA LIAN SPEC. Figure 3-8. Decal Installation (CE) (Machines S/N-0900031618 to Present) 3-14 – JLG Lift – 3121211...
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1705796 101 to 115 Not Used Serial Number Plate - Not Available Not Used Model Designation Options: 20AM-1703902 / 25AM-1703903 / 30AM-1703904 / 36AM-1703905 / 41AM-1703906 119 to 134 Not Used 1703994 (Optional) 136 to 163 Not Used 120V - AC - 3255761 / 220V-240V AC - 3255760...
LED lights on the Vibrations emitted by these machines are not hazardous to an base frame. operator in the work platform. The equivalent continuous A- Weighted sound pressure level at the work platform is less than 70dB(A). 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
ADD ONLY DISTILLED WATER TO BATTERIES. WHEN ADDING DISTILLED WATER TO THE BATTERIES, A NON-METALLIC CONTAINER AND/OR FUNNEL MUST BE USED. The battery fluid level should be approximately 1/8" (3mm) below vent tubes. (See Figure 4-1.) – JLG Lift – 3121211...
1. Battery Box/Charger Assembly 3. Charger AC Power Cord the charger will light up, the charger will then begin to 2. DC Battery Charger 4. DC - Battery to Machine Main charge the batteries. Power Connector 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
Figure 4-3. Dual Voltage Charger - Front Panel. 1. % of Charge in Progress 4. Circuit AC Circuit Breakers LED’s (Green) 5. AC Voltage Selection 2. Charger On LED (Green) Switch 3. Abnormal Cycle LED (Yellow) – JLG Lift – 3121211...
APPLY FRONT CASTER BRAKES SO MACHINE DOES NOT ROLL IN ANY DIREC- TION. DO NOT INSTALL OUTRIGGERS OR ELEVATE PLATFORM UNTIL FRONT CASTER BRAKES ARE LOCKED. 5. Apply caster brakes. 6. Install outriggers. Figure 4-4. Setting & Releasing Caster Brake 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
4. When all four (4) wheels are off the ground, use the bubble level on the base frame to level machine. NOTICE MACHINE WILL OPERATE ONLY IF ALL FOUR (4) INTERLOCK LED LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED. – JLG Lift – 3121211...
(160 kg) (135 kg) (135 kg) 36AM - 300 lb. 300 lb. 250 lb. DC/AC (135 kg) (135 kg) (113 kg) 41AM - 300 lb. 300 lb. 250 lb. DC/AC (135 kg) (135 kg) (113 kg) – JLG Lift – 3121211...
(2) lower platform mount 4. Apply caster brakes and chock at least two wheels pins. when parking machine for extended time. 5. Remove key switch to disable machine from unau- thorized use. 4-10 – JLG Lift – 3121211...
REFER TO SECTION 1.2, TRANSPORTING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE 6. With both hands on the grips of the T-handle lifting TRANSPORTING MACHINE. bar, carefully tilt the machine back onto the tilt-back assembly. 3121211 – JLG Lift – 4-11...
Lower and extend or retract the cylinder to guide the groove pins on the end of the cylinder into the slots on the tilt- back crossbar assembly bracket. Secure the cylinder to 3121211 – JLG Lift – 4-15...
NOTE: The stowed mast height of the 36AM and 41AM exceeds truck tailgate. the length of most pick-up truck beds. JLG does not rec- 4. Continue lifting and pushing machine onto the truck ommend transporting those models by pick-up truck.
This ladder allows the user entry to the AM machine once it is The 25" (64cm) long by 26" (66cm) wide Step-in Molded Plat- raised using the Straddle Extension. form features a tough molded shell base and sides mounted to a welded steel frame. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
Ground Control Station. This meter tracks the number of cycles the mast travels up and down during macheine opera- tion. This information can be used to determine maintenance intervals and other for other informational purposes when – JLG Lift – 3121211...
If not continue with Step 3, if holes are there, jump to Step 5. 3. Drill two (2) .219 diameter (7/32") holes per side for each spring clip see Figure 5-2. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
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Section 5-3. If outrigger route one through each grommeted hole on the cen- interlock LED’s on the straddle extension light up ter frame crossmember. when completely assembled, and power is supplied to the platform, then installation is complete. – JLG Lift – 3121211...
AM base. Push it in until the lugs, using the quick-release pins attached to winch locking pin secures the beam in place. cables. 3. Next, slide a side lifting rail onto the short outrigger beam. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
When all pins are inserted and locked, crank winch han- dles counter-clockwise to release tension on the winch cables. d. Remove any end to end play in straddle unit by tighten- ing the adjust bracket end cap - adjustment screws. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
AM platform. The ladder is attached to either straddle side lifting rail on the straddle extension. * DO NOT REMOVE THE END CAP PIN FROM THE ADJUST BRACKET UNTIL THE AM MACHINE IS FULLY LOWERED TO THE GROUND ON ITS CASTOR WHEELS, 5-10 – JLG Lift – 3121211...
Extension to AM Machine", steps 1 through 12. Figure 5-5. Side Lifting Rail - Quick Release Pins. 1. Adjust Bracket End Cap Pin (* SEE WARNING) 2. End Cap Adjust Screw 3. Side Rail Quick-Release Pins 3121211 – JLG Lift – 5-11...
SURE THAT ALL DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPAIRED, IF REQUIRED, AND THAT ALL 3. Cranes, forklift trucks or other equipment can be used CONTROLS ARE OPERATING CORRECTLY. to remove the platform occupant and stabilize motion of the machine. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
SECTION 6 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES INCIDENT NOTIFICATION JLG Industries, Inc. must be notified immediately of any incident involving a JLG product. Even if no injury or property damage is evident, the factory should be contacted by telephone and pro- vided with all necessary details.
0 mph (0kph) - Machine rated for indoor use only Maximum Horizontal Manual Side Force: 45 Pound Force (200 Newtons) (Platform fully extended with Maximum load) Maximum Hydraulic System Pressure: Pressure Relief Set to 2800 PSI (193 bar) at Factory – JLG Lift – 3121211...
70 lb. (32 kg) Serial Number Locations For machine identification, a serial number plate is affixed to the machine. The plate is located on the back of the mast, just above the mast support bracket. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
+20°F (–7°C) JLG recommends using Mobil DTE 13 hydraulic oil. 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 Mobilfluid 424 is desired, contact JLG Industries for proper recommendations.
Battery Fluid Level ADD ONLY DISTILLED WATER TO BATTERIES. WHEN ADDING DISTILLED WATER TO THE BATTERIES, A NON-METALLIC CONTAINER AND/OR FUNNEL MUST BE 1. Battery Filler Cap 3. Fluid Level USED. 2. Vent Tube 4. Cell Plates 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
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SECTION 7 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OPERATOR MAINTENANCE – JLG Lift – 3121211...
4. Prior to checking hydraulic oil level, operate machine through one complete cycle of lift function (full up and down). Failure to do so will result in incorrect oil level reading on the hydraulic reservoir. 3121211 – JLG Lift –...
The vibration total value to which the hand-arm system is sub- jected does not exceed 2,5 m/s2. The highest root mean square value of weighted acceleration to which the whole body is sub- jected does not exceed 0,5 m/s2. 7-10 – JLG Lift – 3121211...
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