JLG 41EL Operator Manual

Operation and Safety Manual

Keep this manual with the machine at all times.

Model(s)

EL Series

20EL
25EL
30EL
36EL
41EL

P/N - 3120781

January 17, 2002

FOREWORD

The purpose of this manual is to provide users with the operating procedures essential for the promotion of
proper machine operation for its intended purpose. It is important to over-stress proper machine usage. All
information in this manual should be READ and UNDERSTOOD before any attempt is made to operate the
machine. YOUR OPERATING MANUAL IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT TOOL - Keep it with the machine.

REMEMBER ANY EQUIPMENT IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR.

BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER MACHINE APPLICATION AND
OPERATION, PROPER SAFETY PRACTICES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER AND HIS OPER­ATING PERSONNEL.

ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BASED ON THE USE OF THE MACHINE UNDER PROPER
OPERATING CONDITIONS, WITH NO DEVIATIONS FROM THE ORIGINAL DESIGN. ALTERATION AND/
OR MODIFICATION OF THE MACHINE IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL
FROM JLG INDUSTRIES, PER OSHA REGULATIONS.

THIS "SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL" IS USED TO CALL ATTENTION TO POTENTIAL HAZARDS
WHICH MAY LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IF IGNORED.

Safety of personnel and proper use of the machine are of primary concern, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION,
IMPORTANT, INSTRUCTIONS and NOTE are inserted throughout this manual to emphasize these areas.

They are defined as follows:

DANGER INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUA­TION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.

CAUTION INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUA­TION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, MAY RESULT IN MINOR OR
MODERATE INJURY. IT MAY ALSO BE USED TO ALERT
AGAINST UNSAFE PRACTICES.

Also in this Manual "Notes:" are used to provide infor­mation of special interest.

JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. MAY HAVE ISSUED SAFETY RELATED BULLETINS FOR YOUR JLG PRODUCT. CONTACT JLG INDUS­TRIES, INC. OR THE LOCAL AUTHORIZED JLG DISTRIBUTOR FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING SAFETY RELATED BULLE­TINS WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR YOUR JLG PRODUCT. ALL ITEMS REQUIRED BY THE SAFETY RELATED
BULLETINS MUST BE COMPLETED ON THE AFFECTED JLG PRODUCT.

WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITU­ATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN SERI­OUS INJURY OR DEATH.

IMPORTANT OR INSTRUCTIONS PROCEDURES ESSENTIAL
FOR SAFE OPERATION AND WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED
MAY RESULT IN A MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE TO THE
MACHINE.

Other Publications Avaliable:

Service and Manitenance Manual . . . . . . . . .3120782

Illustrated Parts Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3120783

Due to the 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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INTRODUCTION - OPERATION/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

INTRODUCTION - OPERATION/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

All procedures herein are based on the use of the
machine under proper operating conditions, with no devi­ations from original design intent ... as per OSHA regula­tions.

READ & HEED!

The ownership, use, service, and/or maintenance of this
machine is subject to various federal, state and local laws
and regulations. It is the responsibility of the owner/user to
be knowledgeable of these laws and regulations and to
comply with them. The most prevalent regulations of this
type are the Federal OSHA Safety Regulations*. Listed
below, in abbreviated form are some of the requirements
of Federal OSHA regulations in effect as of the date of
publication of this handbook.

The listing of these requirements shall not relieve the
owner/user of the responsibility and obligation to deter­mine all applicable laws and regulations and their exact
wording and requirements, and to comply with the
requirements. Nor shall the listing of these requirements
constitute an assumption of responsibility of liability on the
part of JLG Industries, Inc.

1. Only trained and authorized operators shall be per­mitted to operate the aerial lift.

2. A malfunctioning lift shall be shut down until
repaired.

3. The controls shall be plainly marked as to their func­tion.

4. The controls shall be tested each day prior to use to
determine that they are in safe operating condition.

5. Load limits specified by the manufacturer shall not
be exceeded.

6. Instruction and warning placards must be legible.

7. Aerial lifts may be "field modified" for uses other than
those intended by the manufacturer only if certified
in writing by the manufacturer or an equivalent
entity, such as a nationally recognized testing lab, to
be in conformity to applicable OSHA safety regula­tions and to be at least as safe as it was prior to
modification.

8. Aerial lifts shall not be used near electric power lines
unless the lines have been deenergized or adequate
clearance is maintained (see OSHA 29 CFR 1910.67
and 1926.400).

9. Employees using aerial lifts shall be instructed how
to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions and haz­ards.

10. Ground controls shall not be operated unless per­mission has been obtained from personnel in the
platform, except in case of an emergency.

11. Regular inspection of the job site and aerial lift shall
be performed by competent persons.

12. Personnel shall always stand on the floor of the plat­form, not on boxes, planks, railing or other devices
for work positioning.

*Applicable Federal OSHA regulations, as of the date of
publication of this manual include, but are not limited to,
29 CFR 1910.67, 29 CFR 1926.20, 29 CFR 1926.21, 29
CFR 1926.28, 29 CFR 1926.400 and 29 CFR 1926.453.
Consult the current regulations for the exact wording and
full text of the requirements and contact the closest Fed­eral OSHA office for specific interpretations.

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INTRODUCTION - MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

INTRODUCTION - MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

A. GENERAL

This section contains the general safety precautions
which must be observed during maintenance of the aerial
platform. It is of utmost importance that maintenance per­sonnel pay strict attention to these warnings and precau­tions to avoid possible injury to themselves or others or
damage to the equipment. A maintenance program must
be established by a qualified person and must be followed
to ensure that the machine is safe to operate.

MODIFICATION OF THE MACHINE WITHOUT APPROVAL OF JLG
INDUSTRIES, OR CERTIFICATION BY A NATIONALLY RECOG­NIZED TESTING LAB TO BE IN CONFORMITY WITH APPLICABLE
OSHA REGULATIONS, AND TO BE AT LEAST AS SAFE AS
BEFORE MODIFICATION, IS PROHIBITED AND IS A VIOLATION
OF OSHA RULES.

The specific precautions to be observed during machine
maintenance are inserted at the appropriate point in the
manual. These precautions are, for the most part, those
that apply when servicing hydraulic and larger machine
component parts.

Your safety, and that of others, is the first consideration
when engaging in the maintenance of equipment. Always
be conscious of component weight and never attempt to
move heavy parts without the aid of a mechanical device.
Do not allow heavy objects to rest in an unstable position.
When raising a portion of the equipment, ensure that ade­quate support is provided.

SINCE THE MACHINE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CON­TROL OVER THE FIELD INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE,
SAFETY IN THIS AREA IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/
OPERATOR.

C. MAINTENANCE

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN
THIS SECTION COULD RESULT IN MACHINE DAMAGE, PERSON­NEL INJURY OR DEATH AND IS A SAFETY VIOLATION.

• REMOVE ALL RINGS, WATCHES, AND JEWELRY
WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE.

• DO NOT WEAR LONG HAIR UNRESTRAINED, OR
LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING AND NECKTIES WHICH
ARE APT TO BECOME CAUGHT ON OR ENTANGLED
IN EQUIPMENT.

• OBSERVE AND OBEY ALL DANGER, WARNING, CAU­TION AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONS ON MACHINE
AND IN SERVICE MANUAL.

• KEEP STANDING SURFACES AND HAND HOLDS
FREE OF OIL, GREASE, WATER, ETC.

• NEVER WORK UNDER AN ELEVATED PLATFORM
UNTIL PLATFORM HAS BEEN SAFELY RESTRAINED
FROM ANY MOVEMENT BY BLOCKING OR OVER­HEAD SLING.

• BEFORE MAKING ADJUSTMENTS, LUBRICATING OR
PERFORMING ANY OTHER MAINTENANCE, SHUT
OFF ALL POWER CONTROLS.

•BATTERY SHOULD ALWAYS BE DISCONNECTED
DURING REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL COMPO­NENTS.

• KEEP ALL SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND ATTACH­MENTS STOWED IN THEIR PROPER PLACE.

• USE ONLY APPROVED, NONFLAMMABLE CLEANING
SOLVENTS.

B. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SAFETY

1. It should be particularly noted that the machines
hydraulic systems operate at extremely high and
potentially dangerous pressures. Every effort should
be made to relieve any system pressure prior to dis­connecting or removing any portion of the system.

2. Relieve system pressure by activating the lift DOWN
control with the platform completely lowered to
direct any line pressure back into the return line to
the reservoir. Pressure feed lines to system compo­nents can then be disconnected with minimal fluid
loss.

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EFFECTIVITY CHANGES

June 15, 1999 - Original Issue of Manual

April 20, 2000 – Revised – Added Proposition 65 to front of manual.

January 17, 2002 – Manual Revised

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUBJECT - SECTION, PARAGRAPH PAGE NO.

INTRODUCTION - OPERATION/SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .a

INTRODUCTION - MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b

A General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b

B Hydraulic System Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b

C Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b

EFFECTIVITY CHANGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .c

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.2 Electrocution Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

1.3 Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

1.4 Transport Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.5 Pre-Operational Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

1.6 Operating Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

SECTION 2 - PREPARATION AND INSPECTION

2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2 Preparation For Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

2.3 Delivery And Frequent Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

2.4 Daily Walk-around Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

2.5 Daily Functional Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4

2.6 Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

2.7 Battery Charging & Maintenance (EL-DC Models Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES & MACHINE CONTROLS

3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.2 Personnel Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

3.3 Operating Characteristics And Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

3.4 Controls And Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION

4.1 Machine Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.3 Machine Set-up And Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.4 Quick-Change Platform. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

4.5 Stowing Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

4.6 Transporting And Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

SECTION 5 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

5.1 Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

5.2 Am-SE - Straddle Extension Kit – Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

5.3 Am-SE - Straddle Extension Kit – Set-up And Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4

SECTION 6 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

6.1 General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

6.2 Emergency Controls And Their Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1

6.3 Emergency Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.4 Incident Notification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2

SECTION 7 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

(Continued)

FIGURE NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

1-1. Electrocution Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

1-2. Use Handles Provided On Mast Crossbar To Move Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

1-3. Do Not Move Unit on Soft or Uneven Surfaces or Over Obstructions, Bumps, Debris, Etc.. . . . .1-2

1-4. Two People May Be Required on Slopes Up To Five Degrees.

Also Always Travel With Platform End On The Low Side of Slope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

1-5. Read Your Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

1-6. Always Look in the Direction of Movement. Watch for Overhead and Other Obstructions. . . . . .1-4

1-7. Death or Serious Injury Could Occur from a Tip Over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1-8. All Personnel Must Stand Clear When Platform Is Being Raised Or Lowered. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

1-9. Falling from Platform could cause Death or Serious Injury.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

1-10. Be Sure Area On Tilt Back Side And Under Tilt Back Arm Is Clear Of Personnel

And/Or Obstructions Prior To Using Tilt Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

2-1. Daily Walk-Around Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

2-2. Battery Fluid Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

2-3. Battery Box and Charger Assembly. (D.C. Model Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5

2-4. Dual Voltage Battery Charger - Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

2-5. Lubrication Locations (See Table below). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

2-6. Torque Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

3-1. Ground Control Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

3-2. Manual Descent Valve Location.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

3-3. Platform Control Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

3-4. Decal Locations (Front View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

3-5. Decal Locations (1703778 decal from Front View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

3-6. Decal Locations (Rear View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

3-7. Decal Locations (Top View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

3-8. Decal Locations (Right/Left View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

4-1. Outrigger Components Installed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4-2. Quick Change Platform Mount.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

4-3. Tilt-Back Assembly Set-Up.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4-4. Loading Machine onto Bed of Pick-Up Truck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8

4-5. EL Tie Down Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

4-6. EL Machine Tie-Down - Method 1. (Typical Flat Bed Truck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

4-7. EL Machine Tie-Down - Method 2 (Typical Flat Bed Truck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

5-1. SE-Adapter - Wiring Kit Hole Locations for Grommet & Spring Clips (Same For Both Sides) . . .5-2

5-2. Straddle Adapter Wiring Harness to AM/EL Wiring Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

5-3. Straddle Extension Component Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

5-4. Lowering AM/EL Machine on Straddle Unit - Side Lifting Rail - Quick Release Pins. . . . . . . . . . .5-6

TABLE NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

1-1 Minimum Safe Approach Distance (to energized power lines or parts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

2-1 Lubrication Intervals for Various Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

4-1 Maximum Platform Capacity. (Standard Platform) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4-2 EL Machine Gross Weights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

7-1 Inspection and Repair Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

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SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SECTION 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.1 GENERAL

This section prescribes the proper and safe practices for
major areas of machine usage which have been divided
into three basic categories: Transporting, Pre-Operation
and Operation. In order to promote proper usage of the
machine, it is mandatory that a daily routine be estab­lished based on instruction given in this section. A mainte­nance program must also be established by a qualified
person and must be followed to ensure that the machine
is safe to operate.

The user/operator of the machine should not accept oper­ating responsibility until this manual has been READ and
UNDERSTOOD, and operating instructions of the machine
under the supervision of an experienced and qualified
operator, has been completed. If there is a question on
application and/or operation, JLG Industries Product
Safety and Reliability should be consulted.

MODIFICATION OF THE MACHINE WITHOUT APPROVAL OF JLG
INDUSTRIES, OR CERTIFICATION BY A NATIONALLY RECOG­NIZED TESTING LAB TO BE IN CONFORMITY WITH APPLICABLE
OSHA REGULATIONS, AND TO BE AT LEAST AS SAFE AS
BEFORE MODIFICATION, IS PROHIBITED AND IS A VIOLATION
OF OSHA RULES.

Table 1-1. Minimum Safe Approach Distance

(to energized power lines or parts)

VOLTAGE RANGE

(PHASE TO PHASE)

0-300V – Avoid Contact

Over 300V to 50KV – 10 ft. [3 m]

Over 50KV to 200KV – 15 ft. [4.6 m]

Over 200KV to 350KV – 20 ft. [6 m]

Over 350KV to 500KV – 25 ft. [7.6 m]

Over 500KV to 750KV – 35 ft. [10.6 m]

Over 750KV to 1000KV – 45 ft. [13.7 m]

Figure 1-1. Electrocution Hazard.

MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE -

Feet [m]

1.2 ELECTROCUTION HAZARD

Minimum safe approach distances (M.S.A.D.) to ener­gized (exposed or insulated) power lines and parts.

DO NOT MANEUVER MACHINE OR PERSONNEL TO DISTANCE
LESS THAN M.S.A.D (SEE TABLE 1-1.). ASSUME ALL ELECTRI­CAL PARTS AND WIRING ARE ENERGIZED UNLESS KNOWN
OTHERWISE.

THIS MACHINE DOES NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION FROM CON­TACT WITH OR PROXIMITY TO AN ELECTRICALLY CHARGED
CONDUCTOR. MAINTAIN A CLEARANCE OF AT LEAST 10 FT.
(3M) BETWEEN ANY PART OF THE MACHINE AND ANY ELECTRI­CAL LINE OR APPARATUS CARRYING UP TO 50,000 VOLTS. 1
FT. (0.3M) ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY
ADDITIONAL 30,000 VOLTS OR LESS. ALLOW FOR PLATFORM
SWAY, ROCK OR SAG AND ELECTRICAL LINE SWAYING, (SEE

FOLLOWING TABLE).

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1.3 TRANSPORTING

Before transporting the machine the user/operator must
be familiar with the proper procedures for transporting the
machine, as well as the weight and size of the machine.

The user/operator should be familiar with the surrounding
work area and surface before transporting the machine.
The work area must be a smooth, firm surface on which
machine is capable of being leveled.

NOTE: Remember that the key to safe and proper usage is

common sense and its careful application.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN
THIS SECTION AND ON MACHINE MAY RESULT IN MACHINE
DAMAGE, PERSONNEL INJURY OR DEATH AND IS A SAFETY
VIOLATION.

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.4 TRANSPORT SAFETY

• COMPLETELY EMPTY PLATFORM OF TOOLS AND
DEBRIS BEFORE MOVING MACHINE.

• FULLY LOWER PLATFORM, REMOVE AND STOW OUT­RIGGERS WHILE MACHINE IS BEING MOVED.

• NEVER ALLOW PERSONNEL IN PLATFORM WHILE
MOVING MACHINE.

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING TIPPING HAZARD
INSTRUCTIONS COULD CAUSE THE UNIT TO TIP OVER OR BE
HARD TO CONTROL WHEN BEING MOVED, WHICH COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO BEING PINNED
OR CRUSHED BY THE UNIT.

• ON A LEVEL SURFACE, ALWAYS TRAVEL WITH THE
PLATFORM END LEADING THE WAY.

• WATCH FOR OBSTRUCTIONS AROUND MACHINE
AND OVERHEAD WHEN MOVING.

• CHECK TRAVEL PATH FOR PERSONS, HOLES,
BUMPS, DROP-OFFS, OBSTRUCTIONS, DEBRIS, AND
COVERINGS WHICH MAY CONCEAL HOLES AND
OTHER HAZARDS, AS TIPPING COULD OCCUR.

• BEFORE MOVING MACHINE ON FLOORS, TRUCKS
AND OTHER SURFACES, CHECK ALLOWABLE
CAPACITY OF SURFACES.

• TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED ON SLOPES UP TO 5
DEGREES. A FORKLIFT MUST BE USED WHEN MOV­ING UNITS ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 5 DEGREES.

Figure 1-3. Do Not Move Unit on Soft or Uneven Sur-

faces or Over Obstructions, Bumps, Debris, Etc.

• ALWAYS TRAVEL UP OR DOWN A SLOPE WITH THE
PLATORM END OF THE MACHINE POSITIONED
TOWARDS THE LOW SIDE OF THE SLOPE. THE
OPERATOR AND ASSISTANT MUST WALK BESIDE
AND GUIDE THE MACHINE WITH THE HANDLES ON
THE MAST CROSSBAR.

• NEVER POSITION THE UNIT SIDEWAYS ON A SLOPE.

• USE CAUTION AND CHECK CLEARANCES WHEN
MOVING MACHINE IN RESTRICTED OR CLOSE QUAR­TERS.

• ALWAYS USE AN ASSISTANT WHEN MOVING
MACHINE IN AREAS WHERE VISION IS
OBSTRUCTED.

• KEEP NON-OPERATING PERSONNEL AT LEAST 6
FEET (1.8 M) AWAY FROM MACHINE DURING TRANS­PORTING OPERATIONS.

Figure 1-2. Use Handles Provided On Mast Crossbar

To Move Machine.

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Figure 1-4. Two People May Be Required on Slopes Up To Five Degrees.

Also Always Travel With Platform End On The Low Side of Slope.

1.5 PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY

Figure 1-5. Read Your Manual.

• READ YOUR MANUAL. UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU’VE
READ - THEN BEGIN OPERATIONS.

• ALLOW ONLY THOSE AUTHORIZED AND QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL TO OPERATE MACHINE WHO HAVE
DEMONSTRATED THAT THEY UNDERSTAND SAFE
AND PROPER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
THE UNIT.

• AN OPERATOR MUST NOT ACCEPT OPERATING
RESPONSIBILITIES UNTIL ADEQUATE TRAINING HAS
BEEN GIVEN BY COMPETENT AND AUTHORIZED
PERSONS.

• BEFORE OPERATION CHECK WORK AREA FOR
OVERHEAD ELECTRIC LINES. (SEE ELECTROCUTION

HAZARD, SECTION 1-2.)

• BEFORE OPERATION CHECK WORK AREA FOR
MACHINE TRAFFIC SUCH AS FORKLIFTS, CRANES,
AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT.

• SET-UP MACHINE FOR OPERATION ONLY ON A
SMOOTH, FIRM SURFACE ON WHICH THE MACHINE
IS CAPABLE OF BEING LEVELED.

• ENSURE THAT OPERATORS OF OTHER OVERHEAD
AND FLOOR LEVEL MACHINES ARE AWARE OF THE
AERIAL PLATFORMS PRESENCE. DISCONNECT
POWER TO OVERHEAD CRANES. BARRICADE FLOOR
AREA IF NECESSARY.

• PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID ALL KNOWN HAZARDS IN
THE WORK AREA MUST BE TAKEN BY THE OPERA­TOR AND HIS SUPERVISOR BEFORE STARTING THE
WORK.

• DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNLESS IT HAS
BEEN SERVICED AND MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO
THE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS AND
SCHEDULE.

• ENSURE DAILY INSPECTION AND FUNCTION CHECK
IS PERFORMED PRIOR TO PLACING MACHINE INTO
OPERATION. HAVE AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL TAKE
ANY NECESSARY CORRECTIVE ACTION BEFORE
PLACING MACHINE INTO OPERATION.

• NEVER DISABLE OR MODIFY ANY SAFETY DEVICE.
ANY MODIFICATION OF THE MACHINE IS A SAFETY
VIOLATION AND IS A VIOLATION OF OSHA AND ANSI
RULES.

• DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WHEN EXPOSED TO
HIGH WIND, RAIN OR SNOW.

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• NEVER OPERATE OR RAISE PLATFORM WHEN
MACHINE IS ON A TRUCK OR OTHER VEHICLE.

• APPROVED HEAD GEAR (I.E. HARD HAT, ETC.) MUST
BE WORN WHEN REQUIRED BY ALL OPERATING AND
GROUND PERSONNEL.

• READ AND OBEY ALL DANGER, WARNINGS, CAU­TIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ON
MACHINE AND IN THIS MANUAL.

• BE FAMILIAR WITH LOCATION AND OPERATION OF
GROUND STATION AND EMERGENCY CONTROLS.

1.6 OPERATING SAFETY

• DO NOT OPERATE ANY MACHINE ON WHICH DAN­GER, WARNING, CAUTION OR INSTRUCTION PLAC­ARDS OR DECALS ARE MISSING OR ILLEGIBLE.

• NEVER EXCEED MANUFACTURERS RATED PLAT­FORM CAPACITY - REFER TO CAPACITY DECAL ON
MACHINE.

• OPERATE AC UNITS WITH AN EXTENSION CORD
WIRE RATED AT A MINIMUM OF 15 AMPS.

• THE MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OUTRIGGER
INTERLOCK SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT ALLOW THE
PLATFORM TO BE RAISED UNLESS ALL FOUR OUT­RIGGERS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MACHINE
IS LEVELED.

Figure 1-7. Death or Serious Injury Could Occur from a

Tip Over

AND ALL WHEELS ARE COMPLETELY OFF THE
GROUND.

• DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE ON SOFT FOOTING
THAT WILL ALLOW LEVELING JACKS TO SETTLE
INTO OR BREAK THROUGH SURFACE.

• NEVER OPERATE A MALFUNCTIONING MACHINE. IF
A MALFUNCTION OCCURS, SHUT DOWN THE
MACHINE, REMOVE IT FROM SERVICE, AND NOTIFY
PROPER AUTHORITIES.

Figure 1-6. Always Look in the Direction of Movement.

Watch for Overhead and Other Obstructions.

• DO NOT ENTER PLATFORM UNTIL ALL LEVELING
JACKS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY ADJUSTED AND THE
UNIT’S BASE FRAME IS LEVEL ACCORDING TO THE
BUBBLE LEVELING INDICATOR ON BASE FRAME,

• WHEN APPLICABLE BY REASON OF LOCAL REGULA­TIONS OR JOBSITE/EMPLOYER SAFETY RULES,
PERSONNEL IN THE PLATFORM SHALL AT ALL TIMES
WEAR APPROVED FALL PROTECTION DEVICES
OTHER SAFETY GEAR AS REQUIRED. A LANYARD
ATTACHMENT IS SUPPLIED ON THE SIDE OF THE
MACHINE’S MAST.

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Figure 1-8. All Personnel Must Stand Clear When Plat-

form Is Being Raised Or Lowered.

• CHECK CLEARANCES ABOVE, ON SIDES AND BOT­TOM OF PLATFORM WHEN RAISING AND LOWERING
PLATFORM.

• NEVER USE THE MAST TO GAIN ACCESS TO OR
LEAVE PLATFORM.

• DO NOT ATTACH OVERHANGING LOADS TO THE
PLATFORM OR INCREASE THE PLATFORM SIZE WITH
UNAUTHORIZED DECK EXTENSIONS OR ATTACH­MENTS.

• DO NOT TIE OFF MACHINE TO ANY ADJACENT
STRUCTURE. NEVER ATTACH WIRE, CABLE OR ANY
SIMILAR ITEMS TO PLATFORM.

• TRANSFERS BETWEEN A STRUCTURE AND THE
PLATFORM EXPOSE OPERATORS TO FALL POTEN­TIALS. THIS PRACTICE SHOULD BE DISCOURAGED
WHEREVER POSSIBLE. WHERE TRANSFER MUST BE
ACCOMPLISHED TO PERFORM THE JOB, TWO LAN­YARDS WILL BE USED AND THE PLATFORM MUST BE
WITHIN 1 FOOT (0.3 M) OF THE ADJACENT - SAFE
AND SECURE - STRUCTURE. ONE LANYARD SHOULD
BE ATTACHED TO THE PLATFORM, THE OTHER TO
THE STRUCTURE. THE SAFETY LANYARD THAT IS
ATTACHED TO THE PLATFORM SHOULD NOT BE DIS­CONNECTED UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE TRANSFER
TO THE STRUCTURE IS COMPLETE.

Figure 1-9. Falling from Platform could cause

Death or Serious Injury.

• DURING PLATFORM OPERATION KEEP ALL B ODY
PARTS INSIDE PLATFORM RAILINGS.

• NEVER POSITION LADDERS, STEPS, OR SIMILAR
ITEMS ON UNIT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REACH
FOR ANY PURPOSE.

• WHEN WORKING FROM PLATFORM BOTH FEET
MUST BE FIRMLY POSITIONED ON DECK.

• DO NOT EXTEND REACH LIMITS OF THIS MACHINE
WITH ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PLANKS,
BOXES, ETC.

• DO NOT USE LADDERS ON OR AGAINST MACHINE.
DO NOT PERFORM WORK THAT WILL SUBJECT UNIT
TO A HORIZONTAL FORCE OR CREATE A ROCKING
MOTION OF THE PLATFORM.

• DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE FROM PLATFORM
WITHOUT THE PLATFORM GATE IN PLACE AND
PROPERLY CLOSED. THIS IS A SAFETY VIOLATION.

• ALWAYS ENSURE THAT POWER TOOLS ARE PROP­ERLY STOWED AND NEVER LEFT HANGING BY THEIR
CORD FROM THE PLATFORM WORK AREA.

• AVOID ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS ON PLATFORM
WORK AREA. KEEP MUD, OIL, GREASE AND OTHER
SLIPPERY SUBSTANCES FROM FOOTWEAR AND
PLATFORM DECK.

• NO HORSEPLAY IS PERMITTED IN PLATFORM.

• DO NOT ALLOW PERSONNEL TO TAMPER WITH,
SERVICE, OR OPERATE THIS MACHINE FROM THE
GROUND WITH PERSONNEL IN PLATFORM EXCEPT
IN AN EMERGENCY..

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Tilt Back Assembly - Set-up Safety

(EL36 & EL41 Machines Only)

• REMOVE ALL TOOLS OR DEBRIS FROM PLATFORM
BEFORE TILTING MACHINE INTO THE TILT BACK
POSITION.

• STOW ALL OUTRIGGERS.

• ONLY TILT MACHINE BACK TO TILTED POSITION ON A
FLAT, FIRM AND LEVEL SURFACE.

Figure 1-10. Be Sure Area On Tilt Back Side And

Under Tilt Back Arm Is Clear Of Personnel And/Or

Obstructions Prior To Using Tilt Back.

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SECTION 2. PREPARATION AND INSPECTION

2.1 GENERAL

This section provides the necessary information needed
by those personnel that are responsible to place the
machine in operation readiness, and lists checks that are
performed prior to use of the machine. It is important that
the information contained in this section be read and
understood before any attempt is made to operate the
machine. Ensure that all the necessary inspections have
been completed successfully before placing the machine
into service. These procedures will aid in obtaining maxi­mum service life and safe operation.

SINCE THE MACHINE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CON­TROL OVER THE FIELD INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE, THIS
IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR.

2.2 PREPARATION FOR USE

Before a new machine is put into operation it must be
carefully inspected for any evidence of damage resulting
from shipment and inspected periodically thereafter, as
outlined in Section 2-3, Delivery and Periodic Inspection.
The unit should be thoroughly checked for hydraulic leaks
during initial start-up and run. A check of all components
should be made to assure their security.

All preparation necessary to place the machine in opera­tion readiness status are the responsibility of manage­ment personnel. Preparation requires good common
sense, (i.e. lift works smoothly) coupled with a series of
visual inspections. The mandatory requirements are given
in Section 2-4, Daily Walk Around Inspection.

2.3 DELIVERY AND FREQUENT INSPECTION

The following check list provides a systematic inspection
to assist in detecting defective, damaged, or improperly
installed parts. The check list denotes the items to be
inspected and conditions to examine. Frequent inspection
shall be performed every three (3) months or more often
when required by environment, severity, and frequency of
usage.

Platform Guard Rail Assemblies

Properly installed; no loose or missing parts; no visible
damage.

Platform Assembly

No visible damage; free of dirt and debris. Platform gate
or slide bar functions properly on machines so equipped.

Mast

No visible damage, abrasions and/or distortions; no bind­ing; mast sections free of dirt or other foreign material.
Sequencing cables properly secured; no visible damage;
proper cable tension.

Mast Chains & Cables

No visible damage; proper chain/cable tension; evidence
of proper lubrication. Chain/cable sheaves and sheave
pins properly secured; no visible damage.

Control/(Power) Cable(s) for Platform

No visible damage; cable properly tensioned and seated
in control cable sheaves; control cable sheaves not dam­aged and rotating freely.

It should be assured that the items appearing in the Deliv­ery and Frequent Inspection and Functional Check are
complied with prior to putting the machine into service.

NOTE: This machine requires periodic safety and mainte-

nance inspections. An annual inspection shall be
performed on the aerial platform no later than thir­teen (13) months from the date of the new machine
inspection or prior annual inspection.

Lift Cylinder

No rust, nicks, scratches or foreign material on piston rod.
No leakage. Manual Descent Valve secure; no visible
damage.

Frame

No visible damage; loose or missing hardware (top and
underside); outrigger sockets not bent or damaged; out­rigger beam locking pins properly secured; outrigger
interlock LED’s properly secured and undamaged.

Wheels and Casters

Free rolling; no loose or missing parts; no visible damage.

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Hydraulic Oil Supply

Check the hydraulic oil level at the hydraulic fluid reservoir
through the access hole on the side of the ground control
panel. Maintain an oil level to the "Fill to Line" indicator on
the side of the reservoir.

If fluid level is low, see Service Manual, Section 1 - Specifi­cations; Sub-Section 1.5 “Lubrication”, "Hydraulic Oil” for
recommended oil specification use in machine.

Machine Controls - (Platform and Ground)

Switches operable; no visible damage; placards secure
and legible.

Batteries - (DC Models)

Proper electrolyte level; cable connections tight; no visible
damage; no corrosion at battery cable connections.

Power Cord - (AC Models)

No visible damage; connector and cable properly
secured.

Electric Motor/Hydraulic Pump and Valve

No leakage; unit secure.

Placards

No visible damage; placards secure and legible.

2.4 DAILY WALK-AROUND INSPECTION

It is the user/operator’s responsibility to inspect the
machine before the start of each workday. It is recom­mended that each user/operator inspect the machine
before operation, even if the machine has already been
put into service under another user/operator. This Daily
Walk-Around Inspection is the preferred method of inspec­tion.

General

Begin the “Walk-Around Inspection” (See Table 2-1.) at
item 1 listed following. Continue around machine check­ing each item in sequence for the conditions listed in the
“Walk-Around Inspection Check list”.

TO AVOID INJURY DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE UNTIL ALL MAL­FUNCTIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. USE OF A MALFUNC­TIONING MACHINE IS A SAFETY VIOLATION.

TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY, BE SURE MACHINE POWER IS
“OFF” DURING “WALK-AROUND INSPECTION”.

NOTE: Do not overlook visual inspection of chassis under-

side. Checking this area often results in discovery of

conditions which could cause extensive machine
damage.

1. Wheels and Casters - Properly secured, wheels
and casters turn freely and are properly lubricated.
Check for any visible damage.

2. Base Frame - No visible damage; components
properly secured, no loose wires dangling below
base; bubble level in place and functioning properly.

3. Tilt Back Assembly - (36EL/41EL Models Only)
Properly secured; no visible damage; no parts miss­ing i.e.. safety pins, gas spring cylinders, caster
wheels, etc.

4. Battery/Battery Charger Installation -(DC
Machines) Proper battery electrolyte level, cables
secure, no damage or corrosion. Battery box pivots
freely when machine is tilted for transporting (36EL/
41EL Models Only).

5. Outrigger Interlock Indicator LED’s - Properly
secured, no visible damage.

6. Outrigger Sockets - Properly secured to frame, no
visible damage (cracks, distortion, etc.). Outrigger
lock/release pins in place and secure, no visible
damage. Outrigger interlock contacts (inside outrig-
ger sockets) secure and clean.

7. Outrigger Beams - No visible damage (cracks, dis-
tortion, etc..), outrigger interlock contacts properly

installed and clean. Leveling jacks secure, lubri­cated and functioning properly.

8. Motor/Pump/Reservoir Unit - All properly secured,
no visible damage, 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.

9. Manual Descent Control Valve - Properly secured,
no loose or missing parts, no visible damage.

10. Ground Controls - Key switch operable, no visible
damage; placards secure and legible; emergency
stop switch, no visible damage and properly set for
operation.

11. Mast Installation - Mast sections properly secured,
no visible damage to mast sections, no loose or
missing parts, slide pads properly secured. Mast
chains and cables properly secured, lubricated and
undamaged. Sequencing cables properly secured
and undamaged.

12. Guard Rail Installation - All railings securely
attached, no visible damage, no missing parts; slid­ing entry bar in proper working order. Platform gate/
slide bar working properly, no visible sign of dam­age (if so equipped).

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1

1

5

3*

4

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

2

6

7

*

(Not Shown

but attached

here on back

of 36AM

and 41AM

Models)

Daily Walk-Around

Inspection Items

1. Wheels & Casters

2. Base Frame

3. Tilt-Back Base Assy.

4. Battery Box/Charger

5. Outrigger Interlock LED’s

6. Outrigger Sockets

7. Outrigger Beams

8. Motor/Pump/Reservoir Unit

9. Manual Descent Control Valve

10. Ground Controls

11. Mast Installation

12. Guard Rail Installation

13. Platform Assembly

14. Platform Controls

Figure 2-1. Daily Walk-Around Inspection.

13. Platform Assembly - Secure to mast; no loose or

missing parts, no visible damage. Control and
power cables, no visible damage; cables properly
tensioned and seated in control cable sheaves; con­trol cable sheaves not damaged and rotate freely

14. Platform Controls - Up/Down and Function Enable
buttons properly secured, no loose or missing parts,
no visible damage. Placards secure and legible,
emergency shut-off button set for operation. Control
markings legible; Operators manual enclosed in
manual storage tube.

In addition to the Daily Walk-Around Inspection, be sure to
include the following as part of the daily inspection:

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Batteries Charged (DC Models)

Start each day with fully charged batteries. (See Section 2-

7. “Battery Charging and Maintenance.”)

Overall Cleanliness

Keep oil, grease, water, etc. wiped from standing surfaces
and hand holds.

Placards

Keep all information and operating placards clean and
unobstructed. Cover areas where placards are present
when using the machine for spraying paint or any material
which could cover these surfaces and reduce legibility.

Operators & Safety and ANSI Responsibilities Manual

Ensure a copy of the Operators and Safety and ANSI
Responsibilities manual is enclosed in the manual storage
box.

Lubrication

For those parts pointed out in the Walk-Around Inspection
requiring lubrication, (refer to the Lubrication Chart, Figure
2-4., this Section), for specific time interval requirements.

2.5 DAILY FUNCTIONAL CHECK

TO AVOID INJURY DO NOT OPERATE A MACHINE UNTIL ALL
MALFUNCTIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. USE OF A MALFUNC­TIONING MACHINE IS A SAFETY VIOLATION.

Once the walk-around inspection is complete, a functional
check of all systems should be performed in an area free
of overhead and ground level obstructions. Perform a
functional check in accordance with the following proce­dures:

1.

Set-up machine for operation, according to instruc­tions in Section 4-3, “Machine Set-Up & Operation”,
i.e.. install outriggers, level machine, make sure all
wheels are off ground, etc.

2.

Enter platform, raise and lower platform 2 ft. to 3 ft.
(.61m to .92 m) several times. Check for smooth ele­vation and lowering of platform.

3.

With platform completely lowered, check hydraulic
oil level in reservoir at ground control station. Main­tain an oil level to the "Fill to Line" indicator on the
side of the reservoir. NEVER USE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE FLUID, refer to the Lubrication Chart, Figure
7-2, for specific requirements.

2.6 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS

The Torque Chart, Figure 2-6, consists of standard torque
values based on bolt diameter and grade, it also specifies
dry and wet torque values in accordance with recom­mended shop practices. This chart is provided as an aid
to the user/operator in the event he/she notices a condi­tion that requires prompt attention during the walk-around
inspection or during operation until the proper service per­sonnel can be notified. Utilizing this Torque Chart in con­junction with the preventive maintenance section in
Section 8, will enhance the safety, reliability and perfor­mance of the machine.

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BATTERY

2.7 BATTERY CHARGING & MAINTENANCE

(EL-DC MODELS ONLY)

EL-DC Models are equipped with 12 volt, 10 amp output
battery chargers (U.S.A. - 110/240V-AC/50/60Hz input).
The battery charger has a microprocessor controlled
automatic charge sensing circuit which can determine cell
voltage and regulate charger output as required. The
charger automatically terminates charging when a full bat­tery charge is acheived.

Battery Maintenance and Safety Practices

(See Figure 2-2.)

ENSURE THAT BATTERY ACID DOES NOT COME INTO CONTACT
WITH SKIN OR CLOTHING. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
EYEWEAR WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES. NEUTRALIZE ANY
BATTERY ACID SPILLS WITH BAKING SODA AND WATER.

BATTERY ACID RELEASES AN EXPLOSIVE GAS WHILE CHARG­ING, ALLOW NO OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS OR LIGHTED TOBACCO
PRODUCTS IN THE AREA WHILE CHARGING BATTERIES.
CHARGE BATTERIES ONLY IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.

ADD ONLY DISTILLED WATER TO BATTERIES. WHEN ADDING
DISTILLED WATER TO THE BATTERIES, A NON-METALLIC CON­TAINER AND/OR FUNNEL MUST BE USED.

FILLER CAP

1/8"

PLATES

FLUID LEVEL OF FULLY

VENT TUBE

CHARGED BATTERY

Figure 2-2. Battery Fluid Level.

Check the electrolyte level of the batteries often, adding
only distilled water when required. When fully charged,
battery fluid level should be 1/8" below vent tubes. (See
Figure 2-2.).

• DO NOT fill to bottom of vent tubes.

• DO NOT allow fluid level to go below the top of the
plates when charging or operating.

Battery Charger Operation

(See Figure 2-3 & 2-4.)

Position machine in well ventilated area near an AC electri­cal outlet and set the Ground Control-PLAT/OFF/GRND
key switch to the OFF position.

ALWAYS CHECK THE VOLTAGE SELECT SWITCH ON THE FACE
OF THE BATTERY CHARGER BEFORE OPERATION. IF NOT SET
TO THE PROPER AC POWER INPUT VOLTAGE DAMAGE WILL
OCCUR TO THE CHARGER.

1.

Set the AC voltage switch on the face of the charger
for the local AC line voltage.

DC BATTERY

CHARGER

AC POWER

CORD

(Shown Stowed)

BATTERY BOX &
CHARGER ASSY.

DC MAIN

POWER

CONNECTOR

(from battery to machine)

Figure 2-3. Battery Box and Charger Assembly.

(D.C. Model Only)

2.

Remove the battery charger AC power cable stowed
inside the battery/charger carrier (beside charger).
Connect the battery charger AC power cable to a
properly grounded receptacle, use a suitable exten­sion cord, if necessary.

3.

When plugged in, the charger runs through a self­diagnostic check. The LED’s on the front panel of

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the battery charger flash in the sequence noted fol­lowing;

a.

First all five (5) LED’s on the face of the charger
flash three (3) times.

b.

Then each LED lights in sequence.

c.

Then all five (5) LED’s flash three (3) times
again.

4.

When ready to charge, the CHARGER ON LED and
the INCOMPLETE CHARGE (25%) LED on the front
panel of the charger will light up, the charger will
then begin to charge the batteries.

NOTE: If the ABNORMAL CYCLE LED comes on and stays

on at any time during the charge cycle, see sub-sec­tion following about the ABNORMAL CYCLE indica­tor LED.

5.

When the battery cell voltage reaches 2.37 V/cell the
80% CHARGE LED on the front panel of the charger
will light up. The charger then continues to monitor
the increase in charge until it sees no increase, and
then terminates the charging process.

6.

The CHARGE COMPLETE (100%) LED will come on
when the charging process is finished.

7.

Unplug the charger AC power cord and stow the
cord in the opening in the battery/charger carrier
(beside charger).

Abnormal Cycle Indicator LED

If the ABNORMAL CYCLE indicator LED should come on
during the normal charging cycle of the batteries, it could
indicate any of the following conditions;

• The AC input to the charger was interrupted, i.e. local
power failure or charger cable was unplugged or
bumped and power was interrupted intermittently.

• A dead cell or cells in the battery would prevent the
charger from sensing enough voltage to complete the
battery charge.

• One or more of the battery terminal connections loose
or corroded resulting in an intermittent incomplete cir­cuit

%OFCHARGE

IN PROGRESS

(GREEN LED'S)

CHARGER ON

(GREEN LED)

ABNORMAL CYCLE

(YELLOW LED)

CIRCUIT

BREAKERS

A/C VOLTAGE

SELECT SWITCH

Figure 2-4. Dual Voltage Battery Charger - Front Panel.

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SECTION 2 - PREPARATION AND INSPECTION

4

1

3

2

Figure 2-5. Lubrication Locations

(See Table below)

.

Table 2-1. Lubrication Intervals for Various Components

INTERVAL HOURS

ITEM COMPONTENT

1 Hydraulic Oil Fill To Line

NO/TYPE

LUBE POINTS

on Reservoir
5 Qt. Reservoir

LUBE/METHOD

HO - Check
Hyd. Oil Level
HO - Change
Hyd. Oil

2 Swivel Raceways 2 - Front Casters MPG - Pressure Gun

3 Leveling Jack

4-Jack Threads MPG - Brush

Screws

4 Mast Chains * 2 - Per Section Chain Lube - Brush or

Spray

3

MONTHS

150 Hrs.

✔

6
MONTHS
300 Hrs.

✔

✔

1

YEAR

600 Hrs.

2

YEARS

1200 Hrs.

✔

Check Hydraulic Oil every
10 hrs.
Change Hydraulic Oil every
1200 hrs.

* Applies Only to Mast Sections with Chains.

Key to Lubricants: MPG - Multipurpose Grease

HO - Hydraulic Oil - See Table 7-1 in Service Manual.

Notes:1. Be certain to lubricate like items on each side of the machine.

2. Recommended lubricating intervals are based on normal use. If machine is subject ed to severe operating conditions,

such as a high number of cycles, location, corrosive/dirty environment, etc., user must adjust lubricating requirements accordingly.

3. Lubricating intervals are calculated on 50 hours of machine operation a week.

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 readin g on the hydraulic reservoir.

COMMENTS

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Figure 2-6. Torque Chart.

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SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES & MACHINE CONTROLS

SECTION 3. USER RESPONSIBILITIES & MACHINE CONTROLS

3.1 GENERAL

SINCE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER
MACHINE APPLICATION AND OPERATION, CONFORMANCE WITH
GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES IN THESE AREAS IS THE RESPONSI­BILITY OF THE USER AND HIS OPERATING PERSONNEL.

This section provides the necessary information needed
to understand control functions. Included in this section
are the operating characteristics and limitations, and func­tions and purposes of controls and indicators. It is impor­tant that the user/operator read and understand the
proper procedures before operating the machine. These
procedures will aid in optimizing service life and safe
operation.

3.2 PERSONNEL TRAINING

The aerial lift is a personnel handling device; therefore, it
is essential that it be operated and maintained only by
authorized personnel who have demonstrated that they
understand the proper operation and maintenance of the
machine. It is important that all personnel who are
assigned to and responsible for the operation and mainte­nance of the machine undergo a thorough training pro­gram and check out period in order to become familiar
with the characteristics prior to operating the machine.

In addition, personnel operating the machine should be
familiar with the ANSI A92.3-1990 Manual of Responsibili­ties supplied with this machine. This standard contains
sections outlining the responsibilities of the owners, users,
operators, lessors and lessees concerning safety, training,
inspection, maintenance, application and operation.

Persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol or who
are subject to seizures, dizziness or loss of physical con­trol must not be permitted to operate the machine.

Operator Training

Operator training must include instruction in the following:

1.

Use and limitations of the platform controls, ground
controls and emergency controls.

2.

Knowledge and understanding of this manual, the
control markings, instructions and warnings on the
machine itself and the "JLG Manually Propelled
Aerial Work Platform Safety" video supplied with this
machine.

Statutes, including training in the recognition and
avoidance of potential hazards in the work place;
with particular attention to the work to be performed.

4.

Proper use of all required personnel safety equip­ment.

5.

Sufficient knowledge of the mechanical operation of
the machine to recognize a malfunction or potential
malfunction.

6.

The safest means to operate near overhead obstruc­tions, other moving equipment, obstacles, depres­sions, holes, drop-offs, etc. on the supporting
surface.

7.

Means to avoid the hazards of unprotected electrical
conductors.

8.

Any other requirements of a specific job or machine
application.

The operator of a JLG manually propelled aerial work plat­form must not accept operating responsibility until
instructed by a qualified person, the Operators and Safety
Manual has been read and understood, as well as having
operated the JLG manually propelled aerial work platform
under the supervision of a qualified person. A qualified
operator must have reviewed and understood the video,
the Operators and Safety Manual, and all warning plac­ards and operating instructions on the machine, and con­tacted JLG with any questions regarding safe operation of
the manually propelled aerial work platform. In addition,
the operator and employer are responsible for complying
with federal, state, local or provincial rules and regulations
covering the proper use and operation of this product. If
there is a question on application and/or operation, or to
inquire about operator training, contact the Product Safety
and Reliability Department at JLG Industries, Inc. at (877)
JLG-SAFE (877-554-7233).

Operator Responsibility

The operator must be instructed that he has the responsi­bility and authority to shut down the machine in case of a
malfunction or other unsafe condition of either the
machine or the job site and to request further information
from his supervisor or JLG Industries, Inc.

NOTE: If you require further operator and service training, in

addition to the information supplied with your aerial
work platform, please contact JLG Industries, Inc., 1
JLG Drive, McConnellsburg, PA. 17233 or telephone
toll free at [phone].

3.

Knowledge and understanding of all safety work
rules of the employer and Federal, State and Local

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3.3 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS AND LIMITATIONS

General

A thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics
and limitations of the machine is always the first require­ment for any user, regardless of user’s experience with
similar types of equipment.

Placards

(See Figures 3-3, 3-4, 3-5 & 3-6.)

Important points to remember during operation are pro­vided at the control stations by DANGER, WARNING,
CAUTION, IMPORTANT and INSTRUCTION placards. This
information is placed at various locations on the machine
for the express purpose of alerting personnel of potential
hazards constituted by the operating characteristics and
load limitations of the machine. See Foreword at the start
of this manual for a definition of the seriousness of each of
the above placard types. See Decal Location Figures in
this section for decals which apply to this machine.

Capacities

Raising the platform above the stowed position is based
on the following criteria:

3.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Ground Control Station

NOTE: When the machine is shut down for overnight park-

ing or battery charging, be sure the POWER ON/
OFF KEY SWITCH is positioned to OFF to prevent
draining the batteries.

1.

POWER ON/OFF Key Switch

A key operated power on/off switch located on the
ground control station panel controls power to all
functions on the unit. The machine will not operate
without the key inserted and turned to the ON posi­tion. When left unattended removing key will prevent
unauthorized machine use.

2.

EMERGENCY STOP Button

An emergency stop (RED button) is mounted on
both the ground control station and the platform
control panel. When the button is depressed, all
machine functions will stop. To re-activate power to
the machine, turn emergency stop button clockwise
until button is reset.

(See Figure 3-1.)

•The machine is positioned on a smooth, firm surface
on which the machine is capable of being leveled.

• The load is within manufacturer’s rated capacity.

• All machine systems are functioning properly.

• The machine is leveled and outriggers are properly
installed and locked in place as indicated by the outrig­ger interlock LED’s on the base frame.

Stability

This machine, as originally manufactured by JLG and
operated within its rated capacity on a smooth, firm and
level supporting surface, provides a stable aerial platform
for all platform positions.

EMERGENCY

STOP BUTTON

POWER ON/OFF

KEY SWITCH

HYDRAULIC

OIL

RESERVOIR

Figure 3-1. Ground Control Station.

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3.

MANUAL DESCENT CONTROL VALVE Knob

Located at the rear and bottom of the base frame.
This pull to release - spring loaded return valve (RED
Knob), allows for lowering of the platform in an
emergency or power failure.

3

2

1

Figure 3-2. Manual Descent Valve Location.

Manual Descent Valve

1.

2.

Tie-Down Lugs

3.

Mast

4.

HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR/CIRCUIT BREAKER/FUSE

(located inside ground control station housing)

The hydraulic reservoir is housed inside the ground
control station, the hydraulic oil level can be
checked through an access hole in the side of the
cover. Maintain an oil level to the "Fill to Line" indica­tor on the side of the reservoir.

NOTE: Check hydraulic oil only when platform is completely

lowered and after cycling platform up/down a few
times.

A 20 amp reset type circuit breaker is located on the
cover of the electrical box on EL-AC Models.

On EL-DC Models, a 5 Amp fuse is located inside the
ground control station.

Platform Control Station

(See Figure 3-2.)

1.

EMERGENCY STOP/SHUT-OFF Button.

An EMERGENCY STOP (RED) button is provided in
order to turn machine power on and off in the plat­form and also to turn off machine power in the event
of an emergency. Power is on when the switch is in
the reset position (turned completely clockwise ­out). Power is off and all machine functions will stop,
when button is depressed.

2.

FUNCTION ENABLE Button.

This (GREEN) button must be depressed simulta­neously with either the UP or DOWN platform func­tion buttons in order to operate the platform.

3.

Platform UP Button.

When depressed simultaneously with ENABLE but­ton raises the platform to a higher level.

4.

Platform DOWN Button.

When depressed simultaneously with ENABLE but­ton lowers the platform to a lower level.

5.

AUXILILARY LOWERING Device Button (OPTION)

This button located on the mast behind the platform
control station, will in the event of a loss of power
from the machines main power source, lower the
platfom from a raised position.

EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON

PLATFORM UP BUTTON

FUNCTION ENABLE BUTTON

PLATFORM DOWN BUTTON

Figure 3-3. Platform Control Station.

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Figure 3-4. Decal Locations (Front View)

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SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES & MACHINE CONTROLS

1703778

o

platform end leading way.

platform end on low side of slope.

CRUSHING HAZARD

• Always look in the direction of

movement.

Keep all body parts inside

platform during operation.

• Keep clear of obstructions.

Failure to follow instructions

could result in death or

CRUSHING/TIPPING

HAZARD

• Use handles provided to move unit.

serious injury.

• On a level surface, always travel with

slopes up to 5 .

• On a slope, always travel with

• Two people may be required on

• A forklift must be used when moving

units on slopes greater than 5 . o• Never turn unit sideways on a

surfaces, or over obstructions,

bumps, debris, etc.

slope.

• Do not move unit on soft or uneven

Failure to follow these instructions

could result in death or serious

injury.

WARNING

THIS MACHINE MUST NOT BE USED

FALLING HAZARD

properly trained as described in the JLG Operation and

Safety Manual by a qualified person and authorized to

operate this machine. Your training includes reading

and understanding the safety, operating and

maintenance instructions in manufacturerÕs manuals,

knowing your employers work rules and applicable

governmental regulations.

Sections 6, 7, and 8 of ANSI A92.3-1990 Manually

Propelled Elevating Aerial Platforms for daily, frequent,

and annual inspections. These may be obtained from

your authorized JLG Industries, Inc. equipment dealer

or JLG Industries, Inc.

outriggers.

counterweight, etc.) with items of different weight or

specification because this will affect stability of

machine.

approval from manufacturer.

adjust jacks to contact the floor.

• Do not modify or change machine without written

Machine wheels must clear the

operation if malfunction occurs.

• Operate this machine with extreme caution. STOP all

ground. Use bubble level provided

on machine to level base before

elevating platform.

Improper use of this machine could cause death

or serious injury.

Death or serious injury could

occur from a tip-over.

UNTIL IT IS INSPECTED AND OPERATING

PROPERLY:

• Do not operate this machine unless you have been

platform guard rails.

closed.

• Ensure entrance area is properly

similar items in platform to get

• Do not use planks, ladders or

• Keep both feet on platform floor.

• Do not climb, sit or stand on

• Follow the instructions in the Operating Manual and

added reach.

installed during operation.

• All guard rails must be properly

Falling from platform could

cause death or serious injury.

TIP-OVER HAZARD

• Check that unit is properly set up, level, and on

• Do not replace items (i.e., batteries, wheels,

capacity or rated number of

people.

winds or horizontal forces.

and level surface before elevating

• Do not exceed platform rated

platform. Install all outriggers and

• Do not expose platform to high

• Machine must be on smooth, firm

Figure 3-5. Decal Locations (1703778 decal from Front View)

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Figure 3-6. Decal Locations (Rear View)

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Figure 3-7. Decal Locations (Top View)

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SECTION 3 - USER RESPONSIBILITIES & MACHINE CONTROLS

P/N - 1703681

1702300

P/N - 1702300

Figure 3-8. Decal Locations (Right/Left View)

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SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION

SECTION 4. MACHINE OPERATION

4.1 MACHINE DESCRIPTION

The EL Series line of machines are a manually propelled
machine, with an aerial work platform mounted to an ele­vating aluminum mast mechanism. The mast is raised and
lowered by a hydraulic cylinder extending between mast
section-1 and -2, the remaining mast sections are propor­tionally extended and retracted using steel chains and
cables. Hydraulic pressure is supplied to the lift cylinder
by an electrically powered hydraulic pump. All EL Series
feature a steel base frame with aluminum outrigger beams
manually leveled and configured in an “X” pattern. The
platform may be raised only when lift is positioned on
smooth, firm surface on which the machine is capable of
being leveled. The personnel lift’s intended purpose is to
provide personnel (with their tools and supplies) access to
areas above ground level.

The JLG personnel lift has a primary operator control sta­tion in the platform. From this control station the operator
can raise and lower the platform. A ground control station
is also provided. This station contains a keyed power on/
off switch, an emergency stop button and an emergency/
manual decent valve which enables the platform to be
lowered to the ground in an emergency, if the operator in
the platform is unable to do so, or if a power failure should
occur.

Instructions and warnings are posted adjacent to both
operator control stations and at other places on the
machine. It is extremely important that the user/operator
know what instructions and warnings are placed on the
machine and in the manual. And that these instructions
and warning’s be reviewed periodically. The JLG person­nel lift is designed to provide efficient and safe operation
when maintained and operated in accordance with
instructions and warnings on the machine, in the Operat­ing, Safety and Maintenance Manual and all jobsite and
government rules and regulations.

Any evidence of lack of maintenance, malfunction, exces­sive wear, damage or modification to the machine must be
reported immediately to the machine owner, the jobsite
supervisor or safety manager and that the machine be
taken out of service until all discrepancies are corrected.

The JLG personnel lift is not intended to be used to lift
material other than supplies which personnel in the plat­form require to do their job. Supplies or tools which
extend outside the platform are prohibited except for JLG
approved recepticals. The personnel lift must not be used
as a forklift, crane, or support for overhead structure.

The total platform rated capacity must be uniformly distrib­uted in the center of the platform. This means that the total
combined weight of personnel, tools and supplies loaded
into the platform must not exceed the platform total rated
capacity.

4.2 GENERAL

This section provides the necessary information needed
to operate the machine. Included in this section are the
procedures for set-up, starting, stopping, raising, lower­ing, platform loading and transporting. It is important that
the user read and understand the proper procedures
before operating the machine. Although some of the more
important operating safety precautions will be listed in the
following paragraph sections, it is extremely important all
safety precautions in Section 1 - Safety Precautions be
read and understood before operating machine. If a “Daily
Walk-Around Inspection”, (see Section 2-4.) has not been
completed, perform this inspection before starting set-up
and operation. The operator must also be familiar with all
machine controls as described in Section 3 - User/Opera­tor Responsibilities and Machine Controls.

As with any type of machinery, the operator is very
important to efficient and safe operation.It is absolutely
necessary that the JLG lift be regularly maintained in
accordance with this manual.

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SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION

4.3 MACHINE SET-UP AND OPERATION

The following sequence of set-up procedures must be fol­lowed to safely operate this machine.

1.

Position machine in work area. Work area must be a
smooth, firm surface on which machine is capable of
being leveled.

NOTE: If AC powered machine, connect machine to a

grounded AC receptical with a heavy duty extension
cord equipped with an equipment grounding conduc­tor, also the cord must be capable of handling the
maximum amperage draw of the machine’s electric
pump motor.
If DC powered machine, be sure battery box assem­bly is installed, battery is charged and connected to
the machine’s DC receptacle.

2.

Set Power On/Off Key Switch to the ON position at
the ground control station.

3.

Check if both Emergency Stop Switches, one on
platform control station and one on ground control
station are in reset position for operation.

4.

Install outriggers, see steps following.

Outrigger Installation

(See Figure 4-1.)

AS A SAFETY PRECAUTION, OUTRIGGER BEAMS ARE DESIGNED
TO FIT A SPECIFIC MODEL LINE. THIS PREVENTS SHORTER OUT­RIGGER BEAMS USED ON THE 20EL/25EL FROM BEING USED ON
THE 30EL AND 36EL/41EL MODELS WHICH REQUIRE A LONGER
OUTRIGGER.

1.

Start on either side of machine and remove an out­rigger beam from the stowage socket on either side
of mast behind platform.

2.

Insert the outrigger beam into the outrigger socket
on the base frame with the outrigger interlock con­tact on the bottom (i.e. with jackscrew foot pad
down and jack handle up). Insert each outrigger
beam in the socket until the locking pin on the side
of the outrigger socket snaps into the outrigger
beam detent. Do this for each outrigger.

BUBBLE LEVEL

INDICATOR

LOCATED IN

THIS AREA ON

BASE FRAME

OUTRIGGER LOCK/

RELEASE PINS

(ONE AT EACH

OUTRIGGER SOCKET)

OUTRIGGER

INTERLOCK LED’S

(ONE AT EACH

OUTRIGGER SOCKET)

OUTRIGGER

LEVELING JACK

OUTRIGGER BEAMS

(TWO EACH SIDE)

Figure 4-1. Outrigger Components Installed.

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3.

With all outriggers inserted and secured with it’s
locking pin, crank each outrigger jack down the min­imum amount necessary for all the base wheels to
clear the floor. The RED outrigger interlock LED’s

(located on side of base frame near each outrigger
socket) will illuminate when the outrigger beam

interlock contact (on bottom of each beam) is in
contact with the socket contacts (on the bottom of
each outrigger socket).

4.

With all the base wheels on the machine off the sur­face, check the bubble level on the base frame, and
level machine accordingly (indicated by the bubble

being centered inside the black circle on the bubble
level indicator).

MACHINE MUST BE LEVEL, CHECK THAT ALL FOUR WHEELS ARE
OFF THE FLOOR. ALSO ALL FOUR OUTRIGGER INTERLOCK LED’S
MUST BE ILLUMINATED BEFORE POWER WILL BE SUPPLIED TO
THE PLATFORM CONTROL PANEL.

Platform Loading

The platform maximum rated load capacity is shown on a
placard located on the platform control panel and is
based upon the following criteria.

Maximum capacity for each model is as follows:

Table 4-1. Maximum Platform Capacity.

(Standard Platform)

PLATFORM CAPACITY

MODEL

20EL-AC 350 lb. (160 kg)

20EL-DC 350 lb. (160 kg)

25EL-AC 350 lb. (160 kg)

25EL-DC 350 lb. (160 kg)

30EL-AC 350 lb. (160 kg)

30EL-DC 350 lb. (160 kg)

36EL-AC 300 lb. (135 kg)

36EL-DC 300 lb. (135 kg)

41EL-AC 300 lb. (135 kg)

41EL-DC 300 lb. (135 kg)

ANSI SPEC

(U.S.A.)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION

Platform Operation

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RAISE THE PLATFORM UNLESS OUTRIG­GERS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MACHINED IS LEVELED
ON A SMOOTH, FIRM SURFACE.

BEFORE AND WHILE RAISING THE PLATFORM, CHECK CLEAR­ANCES ABOVE AND AROUND PLATFORM AND MAST TO
ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF SURROUNDING OBJECTS
AND PERSONNEL.

1.

Enter platform and close gate/slide bar.

NOTE: On platform control panel the FUNCTION ENABLE

(green button) must be depressed simultaneously
with either the UP or DOWN button in order for these
functions to work.

2.

To raise platform up, depress the FUNCTION
ENABLE BUTTON (green) and platform UP button
(top, white button) on the platform control panel
simultaneously. Upon reaching desired elevation
level release UP and FUNCTION ENABLE buttons.

ENSURE AREA BENEATH PLATFORM IS FREE OF PERSONNEL
AND OBSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO LOWERING PLATFORM.

3.

To lower platform, depress FUNCTION ENABLE
BUTTON (green) and platform DOWN button (bot­tom, white button) on control panel simultaneously.
Upon reaching desired elevation level release
DOWN and FUNCTION ENABLE buttons.

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SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION

PLATFORM

UPPER MOUNT

UPPER MOUNT

PINS

PLATFORM

LOWER MOUNT

LOWER MOUNT

PINS

Figure 4-2. Quick Change Platform Mount.

Platform Installation

1.

Using either two people or suitable lifting equipment
capable of lifting the weight of the unmounted plat­form, lift the platform and set the platforms’ upper
support rail into the upper platform mount on the
mast.

2.

Swing the platform lower support rail into the lower
platform mount on the mast.

3.

Secure the platform support rails with the two (2)
platform upper mount pins, and the two (2) lower
platform mount pins.

The platform is now ready for operation.

4.5 STOWING MACHINE

1.

Ensure that platform is fully lowered, turn POWER
ON/OFF key switch (on the Ground Control Station)
to the OFF position.

2.

Place outrigger beams in stowage sockets on both
sides of mast, behind platform.

WHEN MOVING MACHINE PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAU­TIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1-5, “TRANSPORT SAFETY” OF
THIS MANUAL. ALSO SEE SECTION 4-6, “TRANSPORTING AND
LIFTING” FOR PROPER PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTING.

4.4 QUICK-CHANGE PLATFORM

(See Figure 4-2.)

This design EL model is equipped with quick-change plat­form mounts which will allow quick removal and installa­tion of the currently available quick-change platforms. The
following procedures describe platform removal and
installation:

Platform Removal

1.

Remove both pins securing the lower platform sup­port rail to the platform lower mount.

2.

Remove both pins securing the upper platform sup­port rail to the platform upper mount.

3.

Using either suitable lifting equipment, capable of
lifting the weight of the mounted platform, or another
person, swing the lower platform support rail for­ward, away from the mast to clear the platform lower
mount, then lift the upper platform support rail up
and out of the platform upper mount. Move the plat­form clear of the machine and carefully set the plat­form on its base out of the way.

3.

Move machine to a well-protected and well-venti­lated area. If necessary, cover the machine so it will
be protected if in a hostile environment.

4.

Chock at least two wheels when parking machine for
an extended period of time.

5.

If necessary, remove key from Ground Control Panel
POWER ON/OFF key switch to disable machine
from unauthorized use.

NOTE: If required, DC machine batteries should be charged

in preparation for next work day in accordance with
Section 2-7, “Battery Charging” (DC Machines).

4.6 TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING

General

All EL models may be transported from worksite to work­site using any of the following methods:

• Pushing the machine around on its base wheels.

• Pushing the machine around in Tilt-Back mode. (See
note following)

• Move with a forklift truck using the forklift pockets
under the mast end of the baseframe.

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• Load the machine on the back of a pickup truck using
built-in load-bar/slide-pad assembly.

NOTE: Due to the stowed height of the 35EL and 41EL

models, a permanently attached tilt-back assembly
allows the operator to tilt the machine to move it
through standard size doorways.

Transporting by Pushing

CAREFULLY REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTED IN SEC­TIONS 1-3 & 1-4, “TRANSPORT SAFETY”, BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
MOVE MACHINE.

The standard machine’s base frame is equipped with load
bearing wheels mounted on a straight axle at the mast
end of the machine; and a pair of heavy duty swivel
caster wheels mounted on the frame at the platform end
of the machine. It is important to closely follow the instruc­tions mentioned in the following WARNING note to ensure
safe transport of unit when pushing.

FAILURE TO HEED THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COULD
CAUSE THE UNIT TO TIP OVER OR BE HARD TO CONTROL
WHEN BEING MOVED WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO BEING PINNED OR CRUSHED BY
UNIT.

• WALK BEHIND THE UNIT TO PUSH AND STEER
USING THE HANDLES ON THE MAST CROSSBAR.

• ON A LEVEL SURFACE, ALWAYS TRAVEL WITH THE
PLATFORM END LEADING THE WAY.

• ON A SLOPE, ALWAYS TRAVEL WITH THE PLATFORM
END ON THE LOW SIDE OF THE SLOPE.

• TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED ON SLOPES UP TO 5
DEGREES, A FORKLIFT MUST BE USED WHEN MOV­ING UNITS ON SLOPES GREATER THAN 5 DEGREES.

• NEVER POSITION THE UNIT SIDEWAYS ON A SLOPE.

• DO NOT MOVE UNIT ON SOFT OR UNEVEN SUR­FACES, OR OVER OBSTRUCTIONS, BUMPS, DEBRIS,
ETC.

Tilt-Back Assembly Set-up (EL36/EL41)

(See Figure 4-3.)

CAREFULLY REVIEW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS NOTED IN SEC­TION 1-6, OPERATING SAFETY, SUB-SECTION -“TILT BACK ASSEM­BLY SAFETY”, BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO TILT MACHINE.

1.

(Photo 1) Move machine to an area clear and free of
obstructions in direction machine is to be tilted.

PLATFORM MUST BE FULLY LOWERED, AND OUTRIGGER BEAMS
MUST BE REMOVED FROM OUTRIGGER SOCKETS IN BASE FRAME
TO PERFORM THIS OPERATION, (PREFERABLY PLACE BEAMS IN
STOWAGE SOCKETS ON EACH SIDE OF PLATFORM).

2.

(Photo 2) Hold on to the tilt-back assembly and
remove the release pins (located on both ends of the
mast support crossbar) from the mast support
bracket on the back of mast.

3.

(Photo 3) Carefully lower the tilt-back assembly as
far as it will go.

4.

(Photo 4) Grasp either of the gas spring assemblies
on the tilt-back assembly and pull upward out of
spring clip.

5.

(Photo 4) Guide the groove pins (on the free end of
the gas spring assy.) into the slot on the mast cross-

bar support bracket attached to the rear of the mast,

the tilt-back assembly will need to be lifted some to
perform this operation. Secure gas spring cylinders

to the mast support bracket with the release pins,

(same pins used to secure the tilt-back assy. to the
mast support bracket cross bar). Do the same with

the other side gas spring assembly.

6.

(Photo 5) To tilt machine back on the tilt-back
assembly, go to the platform end of the machine and
locate the T-handle lifting bar just below the base
frame under front of platform.

7.

(Photo 5) Lift the spring-loaded locking pin (inside
base frame under platform) on the outer sleeve of
the T-handle bar and slide the handle out until the
locking pin locks the T-handle bar in the extended
position.

BEFORE MOVING A MACHINE BY PUSHING, IF NECESSARY
REMOVE OUTRIGGERS AND SECURE ANY TOOLS OR OBJECTS
WHICH MAY OTHERWISE FALL OFF AND CAUSE INJURY OR BE
DAMAGED DURING TRANSPORT.

ON DC MODELS ENSURE BATTERY BOX/CHARGER ASSEMBLY IS
NOT OBSTRUCTED AND IS CLEAR TO SWING ONCE MACHINE IS
TILTED.

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Photo

1

Photo

2

Photo

Photo

4

6

Photo

Photo

3

5

Figure 4-3. Tilt-Back Assembly Set-Up.

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8.

(Photo 6) With both hands on the grips of the T-han­dle lifting bar, carefully lift up on the platform end of
the base pivoting the machine on the rear wheels
until it engages the gas spring assembly, keep lifting
until machine rests fully on the tilt-back assembly.

9.

The machine may now be moved around on the tilt­back assembly. The castor wheels on the tilt-back
assembly can be allowed to rotate freely or can be
locked in position at 90 degree intervals.

Pickup Truck Loading Device (Option)

(See Figure 4-4.)

NOTE: The stowed mast height of the 36EL and 41EL

exceeds the length of most pick-up truck beds. JLG
does not recommend transporting those models by
pick-up truck.

All EL models are capable of being transported in the bed
of a standard pickup truck. However the lift must be
equipped the optional loading device component kit. The
lifts can be loaded and unloaded by one person, See Fig.
4-4. showing an operator loading an EL model into the
bed of a pickup truck.

NOTE: It is recommended that 3/4" (19mm) to 1" (25.4mm)

thick plywood be placed in the truck bed and out
onto the tailgate. This will result in a smooth rolling
surface while loading machine into the truck bed and
also helps distribute the machine weight more evenly
across the truck tailgate to avoid tailgate damage.

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION

5.

(Photo 2) On platform end of machine, extend T-han­dle load lifting bar out from under base frame by
pulling down on the spring loaded locking pin.
Extend the handle out until the locking pin aligns
with hole in T-handle bar (when extended). Lock lift­ing bar in place.

6.

(Photo 3) Begin lifting machine onto the tailgate of
the truck with the T-handle lifting bar. As machine
begins to tilt be certain the load bar is properly
engaging the truck tailgate.

7.

(Photo 4) Continue lifting and pushing machine onto
the truck tailgate. As the bar of the loading device
pivots the machine horizontally onto the truck bed,
firmly grasp the machine by the base frame (Photo

4) pushing machine all the way into truck bed on the
wheels attached to the back of the mast and base.

8.

(Photo 5) With machine loaded, secure machine to
the truck bed with rope or tie down hooks strong
enough to limit any machine movement while trans­porting. (See Transport Vehicle Tie Down, sub-sec-

tion following).

To unload machine from truck bed, reverse loading
instructions above or as shown in (See Figure 4-4).

1.

Park truck on a firm, smooth, level surface with tail­gate open. Roll the machine over to truck tailgate
with the mast end (back of machine) towards the
tailgate.

REMOVE OR SECURE ANY ITEMS ATTACHED TO THE MACHINE
THAT MAY OBSTRUCT ENTRY OF THE LIFT ONTO THE TRUCK BED;
OR THAT MAY FALL OFF AND BE DAMAGED OR CAUSE INJURY TO
YOURSELF OR NEARBY PERSONNEL.

2.

On DC machines the battery charger/ storage box
must be removed and placed on the truck sepa­rately for transport.

3.

(Photo 1) Adjust the load bar device on the back of
the mast so the bar sets approximately 1 to 2 inches
above tailgate height. Adjust by pulling out on the
spring loaded locking pin and raising or lowering the
loading device. BE CERTAIN THE LOADING DE­VICE IS LOCKED IN PLACE AT THE PROPER
HEIGHT.

4.

(Photo 1) Push machine in against tailgate.

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Photo 1

Photo 3

Photo 2

Photo 4

Photo 5

Figure 4-4. Loading Machine onto Bed of Pick-Up Truck.

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OM O

Transport Vehicle Tie Down

(See Figures 4-5, 4-6 & 4-7.)

When placing the EL machine onto a transport vehicle for
transport to another worksite, always tie machine securely
to the transport vehicle using the tie down lugs provided
on the machine. There are three tie down lugs, one on the
rear of the machine, and one on each side. There are also
two cross strap saddles at the center on each side of the
base frame. Use the tie down lugs and cross strap sad­dles as needed. Tie down methods shown are for illustra­tive purposes only.

FRONT OF TRUCK BED

Lifting

If it becomes necessary to lift the machine, use suitable
lifting equipment capable of handling the weight of the
machine, see below.

NOTE: Fork lifts, cranes, chains, slings, etc. must be capa-

ble of handling the following weights:

Table 4-2. EL Machine Gross Weights

EL Model Gross Weight

20EL-AC 715 lb. (325kg)

20EL-DC 785 lb. (356kg)

25EL-AC 800 lb. (363kg)

25EL-DC 870 lb. (395kg)

30EL-AC 870 lb. (395kg)

30EL-DC 940 lb. (427kg)

36EL-AC 972 lb. (441kg)

36EL-DC 1042 lb. (473kg)

41EL-AC 1070 lb. (486kg)

41EL-DC 1140 lb. (518kg)

NOTE: All EL models are equipped with forklift pockets at

the mast end of frame for transporting the unit. An
optional lifting hook which attaches to the top rear of
the mast is available. Do not attempt to lift from over­head without the optional lifting hook.

TIED TO

SIDE LUG

VIEW FR

TAILGATE

VERHEAD

TIED TO

SIDE LUG

Figure 4-5. EL Tie Down Procedure - (When loaded

into a Pick-up Truck bed using the optional load

device).

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FRONT OF TRUCK BED

MACHINE

FRONT

Figure 4-6. EL Machine Tie-Down - Method 1. (Typical Flat Bed Truck)

TIED TO SIDE LUG

MACHINE

REAR

TIED TO

REAR LUG

TIED TO

SIDE LUG

VIEW FROM OVERHEAD

TIED TO

SIDE LUG

TIED TO

SIDE LUG

TIED TO

REAR LUG

FRONT OF TRUCK BED

Figure 4-7. EL Machine Tie-Down - Method 2 (Typical Flat Bed Truck)

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SECTION 5 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

SECTION 5. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

5.1 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

The EL Series machines are available with the following
optional equipment:

22" x 25" Quick-Change Platform

The 25" long by 22" wide platform features a gull wing
gate opening and is attached to the mast using the quick­change mount.

26" x 26" Quick-Change Platform

The 26" long by 26" wide platform features a side entry
gate opening and is attached to the mast using the quick­change mount.

28" x 26" Quick-Change Platform

The 28" long by 22" wide platform features a gull wing
gate opening and is attached to the mast using the quick­change mount.

25" x 26" Step-in Molded Platform w/Swing-up Gate

The 25" long by 26" wide Step-in Molded Platform features
a tough molded shell base and sides mounted to a
welded steel frame. This step-in platform features a swing­up gate for easy entry.

Tool Tray

The tool tray is attached to the top rail of the platform
allowing for quick access to hand tools or other small
items placed in the tray.

Fluorescent Tube Caddy

The fluorescent tube caddy is attached to the top rail of
the platform allowing for convenient handling when
replacing fluorescent tubes.

Lifting Hook

The optional lifting hook is mounted at the top rear of the
first mast section. The hook is used to lift the machine up
or down to another level.

Straddle Extension Kit

(See Section 5.2 for Installation and Use instructions)

The AM-SE Straddle Extension Kit attaches to the AM
machine allowing a user to lift the machine and move it
over obstacles up to four feet in height. This allows the
machine access to areas above the obstacle.

(Requires Straddle Adapter)

Ladder for Straddle Extension

This is the ladder for the AM-SE Straddle Extension Kit
which allows the user access to the AM/EL machine once
it is raised using the Straddle Kit.

Extra Power Pack

An extra power pack which includes the battery, charger
and molded case allows for extended use of an EL
machine under high cycle conditions. One power pack
can be charging while the other is in use.

(Battery, Charger & Case)

Platform Auxiliary Power Lowering Device

The Platform Auxiliary Power Lowering device is a switch
activated battery backed electrical circuit designed to pro­vide power to the platform control box in the event of loss
of the machines power supply. This can be useful to the
operator if the main battery on a DC model becomes
depleted or the AC power supply of an AC model is inter­rupted while the platform is raised. Also if the on/off key
switch on the ground control station is turned to the off
position while the platform is still raised.

Laser Positioning Device

The laser positioning device attaches to the platform rail­ing and when powered on projects a laser dot on any sur­face above the machine. This allows the operator to more
accurately position the machine under a work area before
raising the platform in position.

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5.2 AM-SE - STRADDLE EXTENSION KIT –
INSTALLATION

Description

This sub-section contains instructions for installation of
the straddle extension adaptor to AM/EL Series, AC and
DC machines. Also included are instructions for set-up
and operation of the straddle extension kit.

The AM-SE straddle extension kit increases the versatility
of the AM/EL Series by providing a bridge for access to
areas where obstacles such as rows of seats, machines,
counters or stairwells are encountered. The double-winch
elevating system permits one man setup and swivel cast­ers allow the coupled configuration to be easily maneu­vered. The unit can be quickly disassembled for compact
storage.

The straddle extension provides clearance of up to 48
inches (1.2m) and the length for caster spacing is adjust­able from 104 to 128 inches (2.6m to 3.3 m). The AM/EL
Series machines are fully operational at full rated capacity
when used in combination with the straddle extension.

HOLE FOR

WIRING

GROMMET

1"

3/4"

6-1/4"

1-9/16"

HOLES FOR

SPRING

CLIP

Straddle Adaptor Wiring Kit Components

The straddle wiring kit for both the AM/EL Series includes
the following parts:

1.

Two (2) short wiring harness’ each with a female,
three (3) prong (twist-lock) connector on one end.
These will be wired together and into the existing
harness with three (3) 16 gauge wires - Red, White
and Green - exposed ready for connection.

2.

Two (2) Spring Clips.

3.

Four (4) #10-24 x .625 long bolts, nuts and lock­washers.

4.

Two (2) 3/8" I.D.\ 1/2" O.D grommets.

Straddle Adaptor Wiring Installation

1.

Set up machine, i.e. install outriggers and level
machine. From outside raise platform as high as
possible to allow access to the wiring on the outrig­ger interlock relay attached to the back of the center
crossmember on the base frame and also to install
the spring clips which hold the three prong twist­lock plugs.

NEVER WORK UNDER AN ELEVATED PLATFORM UNTIL PLAT­FORM HAS BEEN SAFELY RESTRAINED FROM ANY MOVEMENT
BY BLOCKING OR OVERHEAD SLING.

ADAPTER WIRING PLUGS

(SHOWN MOUNTED)

Figure 5-1. SE-Adapter - Wiring Kit

Hole Locations for Grommet & Spring Clips

(Same For Both Sides)

2.

Place a floor jack or other suitable support between
the mast and floor before working underneath plat­form.

ON AC MACHINES UNPLUG THE POWER CORD, DC POWERED
MACHINES DISCONNECT THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY CONNEC­TOR ON THE SIDE OF THE BATTERY STORAGE/CHARGER BOX.
THIS WILL PREVENT ANY POSSIBILITY OF GROUNDING ELEC­TRICAL CIRCUIT AND CAUSING DAMAGE TO UNIT WHILE WORK­ING AROUND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

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G

RED 16

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S

S

GREEN

BLACK

GROMMET

CROSSMEMBER

G

GREEN 16

WHITE 16

GREEN

BLACK

GREEN

YELLOW

YELLOW

POTTED RELAY

Note:

Cut (1) GREEN, (1) YEL,
and (1) YEL 1 wire and
install Adapter Harness with
Butt Splice Terminals

Figure 5-2. Straddle Adapter Wiring Harness to AM/EL Wiring Connections.

NOTE: The holes in the base frame for mounting the spring

clips and routing the wires through the center cross­member to the interlock relay may already exist on
late model machines. (See Figure 5-1.)
If not continue with Step 3, if holes are there, jump to
Step 5.

3.

Drill two (2) .219 diameter (7/32") holes, two (2) per
side for each spring clip, into the left and right fork
pockets, locate holes at dimensions

Figure 5-1

4.

Drill two (2) .50 diameter (1/2") holes, one (1) per

.

side into the center frame crossmember

in Figure 5-1

, insert the wiring grommet to route wir-

as shown in

as shown

ing for plug ends.

5.

Install the spring clips to the base frame at location
of drilled holes, using two (2) #10-24 x .625 bolts
and two (2) nuts and two (2) lockwashers per spring
clip.

6.

Install the grommets supplied with kit into the .375
dia. holes.

7.

Locate the two short adapter wiring harness with the
female plug ends on them. Route one through each
grommeted hole on the center frame crossmember.

8.

Wire the adapter wiring harness ends together and
to the interlock relay wires

as shown in Figure 5-2.

GREEN

OUTPUT

B+

GRND.

++

YELLOW

YEL 1

GREEN

YEL 1

= BUTT SPLICE

2

BLU

1

4

3

BLU

BLU

BLU

9.

Press the two (2) - three (3) prong connector ends
into the spring clips mounted on the base frame.
Neatly tie the adapter wiring harness and the exist­ing wiring together so no wires are hanging loose.

10.

Reconnect power to the machine and lower the plat­form to the stowed position. Stow outriggers in their
stowage sockets.

11.

To verify installation, set-up and assemble straddle
extension kit as described in the following section 5-

3. "AM-SE STRADDLE EXTENSION KIT - SET-UP
AND OPERATION". If outrigger interlock LED’s on
the straddle extension are illuminated when kit is
completely assembled, and power is supplied to the
platform, then installation is complete.

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5.3 AM-SE - STRADDLE EXTENSION KIT –
SET-UP AND OPERATION

Straddle Extension - Components

The AM-SE Straddle Extension kit can be set up by one
person without tools. The AM-SE kit consists of eight (8)
structural components. Those eight (8) components are:

1.

Two (2) extendable side lifting rails.

2.

Two (2) end straddle supports on locking swivel
caster wheels, each with (hand cranked) lifting winch
and winch cables, outrigger interlock - retractable
cable reel and quick-release safety pins.

3.

Four (4) short outrigger (pup) beams which intercon­nect the straddle extension side lifting rails with the
AM/EL base outrigger sockets.

Mounting - Straddle Ext. to AM/EL Machine

(See Figure 5-3.)

1.

Near work area find a suitable area large enough to
assemble the AM/EL machine to the Straddle Exten­sion Kit. Assembly area should be a smooth, firm,
level surface on which the assembled straddle
extension and AM/EL machine can be easily
maneuvered.

2.

Locate both extendable side lifting rails and the four
(4) (pup) outrigger beams.

3.

Start with either side and install one (1) of the (pup)
outrigger beams into an outrigger socket in the AM/
EL base. Push it in until the locking pin secures the
(pup) beam in place.

4.

Next pick-up one (1) of the side lifting rails (position
with the outrigger sockets on the bottom), align the
(pup) outrigger beam installed in previous step with

the appropriate side lifting rail outrigger socket and
slide the side lifting rail onto the (pup) outrigger
beam.

5.

On the same side lifting rail install the remaining
(pup) outrigger beam into the side lifting rail socket
and align with the AM/EL base outrigger socket.
Push (pup) beam in until the locking pin in the AM/
EL base secures the (pup) beam in place.

6.

Mount the remaining side lifting rail by repeating the
instructions in steps 4 and 5.

7.

Next locate either end straddle support, (mount end
straddle support with the winch handle positioned to
outside), align the two vertical rails of the end strad-

dle support with the adjust bracket opening on ends
of lifting rails.

NOTE: Lock the castor wheels on the bottom of the end

straddle supports so they are parallel with the outrig­ger sockets. This will help to keep the end straddle
support stable during assembly.

8.

Insert vertical rails into the adjust brackets (in
against the slide pads), and insert an adjust bracket

end cap (with slide pad against vertical rail) into the
slot on the adjust brackets on both side rails.

9.

Secure end caps with the quick-release pin wired to
the end cap, install pin into hole in adjust bracket
just above end cap. (See Figure 5-3. and 5-4.)

10.

Repeat steps seven, eight and nine to mount other
end straddle support.

11.

At both end straddle supports, attach the winch
cable clevis ends to the lifting lugs (on the side lifting
rail - adjust brackets), using the quick-release pins
attached to winch cables.

12.

Turn winch handle clockwise just enough to start lift­ing side rails. Observe winch cables, both cables
must be lifting evenly.

If not lifting evenly,
using the following steps:

a.

Lower side rails by turning winch handles
counter-clockwise enough to remove any ten­sion on the winch cables.

b.

Remove the quick-release pin securing the
winch cable clevis to the lifting lug on the side
rail adjust bracket.

c.

Loosen the jam nut on the threaded cable end
and turn the clevis end clockwise to shorten the
cable.

d.

Before tightening the jam nut re-install the winch
cable to the side rail lifting lug with the quick
release pin.

e.

Turn winch handle to start lifting side rails, again
observe winch cables. If cables are lifting evenly,
retighten jam nut on threaded end of winch
cable. If not lifting evenly repeat steps (a)
through (e) until properly adjusted.

13.

Connect the outrigger interlock cable ends (male)
from the retractable reels (mounted on both end
straddle supports) to the connector ends (female)
mounted on the AM/EL base frame under the plat­form.

adjust slack out of long cable

Positioning Straddle Unit and Lifting AM/EL Machine

WHEN EXTENDING SIDE LIFTING RAILS, DO NOT EXTEND RAILS
INTO THE RED ZONE PAINTED ON THE RAILS.

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Figure 5-3. Straddle Extension Component Assembly.

1.

The AM/EL and Straddle Extension unit can now be
rolled into position where needed. Make any neces­sary adjusts to the Straddle Extension, (i.e. extend

the side rails or lift side rails with the winch enough
to raise the AM/EL machine over any obstacles (i.e.
seat rows, etc.) before setting in position.

Use the following steps to lift the AM/EL machine:

NOTE: When raising or lowering side rails, keep rails (and

AM/EL machine) as level as possible to avoid bind­ing of vertical rails in adjust bracket slide pads.

a.

Firmly grasp handle on winch assembly and
crank winch arm clockwise lifting side rails.
Crank each end so side rails will lift evenly.

b.

When desired height has been reached, align
holes in side rail adjust brackets and vertical
rails to allow the quick-release pins to be
inserted (See Figure 5-4.), securing side rails in
position.

c.

When all pins are inserted and locked, crank
winch handles counter-clockwise releasing ten­sion on the winch cables.

d.

Remove any end to end play in straddle unit by
tightening the adjust bracket end cap adjust­ment screws, (See Figure 5-4.).

2.

With AM/EL, Straddle Extension assembly in posi­tion, remove the outrigger beams from AM/EL
machine stowage sockets and install them into the
outrigger sockets on each end of the straddle sup­port.

3.

Using the leveling jack on each outrigger beam raise
straddle unit until all Straddle Extension and AM/EL
castor wheels are off ground.

4.

Level both the AM/EL and Straddle Extension with
leveling jacks according to the bubble level indicator
located on the AM/EL base frame.

5.

Turn on the power switch at the ground control sta­tion on AM/EL unit. Walk around unit and observe if

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the outrigger interlock LED’s are illuminated. (LED’s
are located on the inside of frame on end straddle
supports, just above each castor wheel).

6.

If all four (4) interlock LED’s are illuminated on the
straddle extension, power is then supplied to the
AM/EL platform controls.

7.

Recheck each of the following to insure the lift is
properly set-up and ready to use:

a.

All "pup" outrigger beam adapters are locked
and secured.

b.

Side rail adjust bracket locking pins are installed
and tension is released from winch cables.

c.

Adjust bracket end cap adjust screws have been
tightened to remove any end to end play in
straddle unit.

d.

Straddle and AM/EL are leveled according to
bubble level indicator on AM/EL unit.

e.

Review the instructions for safe operation of the
lift and follow all safety and maintenance proce­dures.

ADJUST
BRACKET
END CAP

PIN*

(SEE WARNING

BELOW)

END CAP

ADJUST SCREW

SIDE RAIL

QUICK-RELEASE

PINS

NOTE: The AM-SE Ladder (option) is available to ease

entry into the AM/EL platform. The ladder is attached
to either straddle side lifting rail on the straddle
extension.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MOVE THE STRADDLE UNIT AROUND
WITH THE AM/EL MACHINE PLATFORM IN A RAISED POSITION.

Lowering AM/EL Machine on Straddle Unit

1.

If necessary remove the outriggers and move the
straddle and AM/EL unit to an area which will allow
access to the straddle end supports.

2.

Loosen adjust screws on adjust bracket end caps
(See Figure 5-4.).

3.

Crank the winch handle on each winch (located on
straddle end supports) clockwise, just enough to

start raising the side lifting rails, lifting the weight off
of the quick-release pins installed through the side
rail adjust bracket and the straddle end support ver­tical rails.

4.

Remove

RELEASE PINS

rail adjust bracket, and the straddle end support ver­tical rails at all four (4) corners of the straddle exten­sion. (See Figure 5-4.)

ONLY

the two (2)

installed through each side lifting

SIDE RAIL QUICK-

Figure 5-4. Lowering AM/EL Machine on Straddle

Unit - Side Lifting Rail - Quick Release Pins.

THE GROUND ON ITS CASTOR WHEELS, AND STRADDLE END
SUPPORTS ARE BEING DISASSEMBLED FROM SIDE RAILS. (SEE
FIGURE 5-5.)

5.

Carefully lower the side lifting rails (and AM/EL
machine) evenly, by turning the winch handle at

each straddle end support counter-clockwise until
the AM/EL machine is fully lowered to the ground on
it’s caster wheels.

Straddle and AM/EL Machine Disassembly

Once the AM/EL machine is lowered on its castor wheels
and outriggers are removed, disassembly of the unit is
accomplished by reversing the procedures in previous
sub-section, "Mounting - Straddle Extension to AM/EL
Machine" from steps 1 through 13.

NOTE: Lock the castor wheels on the end straddle supports

so they are parallel with the outrigger sockets. This
will help to keep the end straddle support more sta­ble during disassembly.

* DO NOT REMOVE THE END CAP PIN FROM THE ADJUST
BRACKET UNTIL THE AM/EL MACHINE IS FULLY LOWERED TO

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SECTION 6 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

SECTION 6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

This section provides information on procedures to be fol­lowed, and systems and controls to be used in the event
an emergency situation is encountered during machine
operation. Prior to operation of the machine and periodi­cally thereafter, the entire operating manual, including this
section, should be reviewed by all personnel whose
responsibilities include any work or contact with the
machine.

6.2 EMERGENCY CONTROLS AND THEIR LOCATIONS

CHECK MACHINE DAILY TO MAKE SURE EMERGENCY STOP
SWITCHES ARE IN PLACE AND OPERATIONAL. AND THAT
APPLICABLE INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN PLACE AND LEGIBLE.

Platform Emergency Stop Switch

This large red button is located on the platform control
station and, when depressed, will immediately stop the
machine from the platform.

Ground Emergency Stop Switch

The ground Emergency Stop switch (RED button) is
located on the Ground Control Station beside the Power
On/OFF Key switch. When depressed, will immediately
stop the machine.

Manual Descent Valve Knob

The manual descent valve is used in the event of either a
total power failure, or if the operator in the platform cannot
lower the platform himself. The manual descent knob
(RED) is located under the base frame at the rear of the
machine. To LOWER the platform, PULL the RED knob
(valve open). To STOP lowering, RELEASE the knob
(valve closed). (The platform will be lowered, unpowered,
using gravity.)

6.3 EMERGENCY OPERATION

Use of Ground Controls.

KNOW HOW TO USE THE GROUND CONTROLS IN AN EMER­GENCY SITUATION.

BEFORE TOUCHING ANY PART OF THE MACHINE IN AN EMER­GENCY SITUATION, FIRST DETERMINE IF MACHINE IS IN CON­TACT WITH OR CLOSE PROXIMITY TO AN ELECTRICALLY
CHARGED CONDUCTOR. THIS MACHINE DOES NOT PROVIDE
PROTECTION FROM CONTACT WITH OR PROXIMITY TO AN
ELECTRICALLY CHARGED CONDUCTOR. (SEE ELECTROCUTION
HAZARD, SECTION 1-3.)

Ground personnel must be thoroughly familiar with the
machine operating characteristics and the ground control
functions. Training should include operation of the
machine, review and understanding of this section and
hands-on operation of the controls in simulated emergen­cies.

Operator Unable to Control Machine

IF THE PLATFORM OPERATOR IS PINNED, TRAPPED OR UNABLE
TO OPERATE OR CONTROL THE MACHINE, USE THE FOLLOW­ING INSTRUCTIONS AS A GUIDELINE.

1. Operate the machine from the ground controls
ONLY with the assistance of other personnel and
equipment (cranes, overhead hoists, etc.) as may be
required to safely remove the danger or emergency
condition.

2. Only qualified personnel in the platform may use the
platform controls. [DO NOT CONTINUE OPERA­TION IF CONTROLS DO NOT FUNCTION NOR­MALLY].

3. Cranes, forklift trucks or other equipment which may
be available are to be used to help remove the plat­form occupant and stabilize motion of the machine
in case machine controls are inoperable or platform
cannot be lowered with the emergency/manual
decent valve.

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SECTION 6 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Platform Caught Overhead

If the platform becomes jammed or snagged in overhead
structures or equipment, do not continue operation of the
machine from either the platform or the ground until the
operator and all personnel are safely moved to a secure
location. Only then should an attempt be made to free the
platform using any necessary equipment and personnel.
Do not remove outriggers or attempt to move machine
unless a crane, forklift or other suitable equipment is avail­able to safely lower machine to ground.

Righting of Tipped Machine

Before righting a tipped machine, check machine for any
damage which may prevent it from setting properly on its
base wheels once in a vertical position, (i.e. base wheels
damaged, base frame distorted, etc.). Use a crane, forklift
or other suitable lifting equipment and carefully lift the
machine to an upright postion.

Post-Incident Inspection

Following any incident, thoroughly inspect the machine
and test all functions. Do not lift platform above 10 feet (3
meters) until you are sure that all damage has been
repaired and that all controls and machine components
are operating correctly.

6.4 INCIDENT NOTIFICATION

It is imperative that JLG Industries, Inc. be notified imme­diately of any incident involving a JLG product. Even if no
injury or property damage is evident, the Product Safety
and Reliability Department at the factory should be con­tacted by telephone and provided with all necessary
details.

JLG Phone: 877-JLG-SAFE (554-7233)

(8am till 4:45pm EST)

Email: [e-mail]

It should be noted that failure to notify the Manufacturer of
an incident involving a JLG Industries product within 48
hours of such an occurrence may void any warranty con­sideration on that particular machine.

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SECTION 7 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG

SECTION 7. INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG

Machine Serial Number:

Table 7-1. Inspection and Repair Log

Date Comments

3120781 – JLG Lift – 7-1

SECTION 7 - INSPECTION AND REPAIR LOG

Table 7-1. Inspection and Repair Log

Date Comments

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Corporate Office

JLG Industries, Inc.

1 JLG Drive

McConnellsburg PA. 17233-9533

USA

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

JLG Worldwide Locations

JLG Industries (Australia)
P.O. Box 5119
11 Bolwarra Road
Port Macquarie
N.S.W. 2444
Australia
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

JLG Latino Americana Ltda.
Rua Eng. Carlos Stevenson,
80-Suite 71
13092-310 Campinas-SP
Brazil
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

JLG Industries (Europe)
Kilmartin Place,
Tannochside Park
Uddingston G71 5PH
Scotland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

JLG Industries (UK)
Unit 12, Southside
Bredbury Park Industrial Estate
Bredbury
Stockport
SK6 2sP
England
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

JLG Europe B.V.
Jupiterstraat 234
2132 HJ Foofddorp
The Netherlands
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

JLG Industries (Pty) Ltd.
Unit 1, 24 Industrial Complex
Herman Street
Meadowdale
Germiston
South Africa
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

JLG Deutschland GmbH
Max Planck Strasse 21
D-27721 Ritterhude/lhlpohl
Bei Bremen
Germany
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

JLG Industries (Norge AS)
Sofeimyrveien 12
N-1412 Sofienyr
Norway
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Plataformas Elevadoras
JLG Iberica, S.L.
Trapadella, 2
P.I. Castellbisbal Sur
08755Castellbisbal
Spain
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

JLG Industries (Italia)
Via Po. 22
20010 Pregnana Milanese - MI
Italy
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

JLG Polska
UI. Krolewska
00-060 Warsawa
Poland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

JLG Industries (Sweden)
Enkopingsvagen 150
Box 704
SE - 175 27 Jarfalla
Sweden
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]