Dock Leveler Manufacturing Air-Powered Dock Leveler DA-68

Inspect the lip assist chain and shackle for any visible damage or wear.

Has the lip assist chain or shackle been replaced recently?

Determine Above Dock Service Range

Enter the current number of links between the lip assist assembly and the shackle.

Adjustment Based on Maintenance Prop Position

Can the maintenance prop be raised to the backside of the platform header with the dock leveler in the raised position?

Can the maintenance prop rotate out past the platform header with the dock leveler in the raised position?

Fully raise the platform and engage the maintenance prop in the service position.

Manually raise the lip and engage lip maintenance prop.

Adjust stop bolt (C) as necessary.

Disengage lip maintenance prop.

Operate the dock leveler through the complete operating cycle to maintain lubrication

Inspect Platform and Lip Hinge Areas

Inspect the platform hinge area for dirt and debris

Inspect the lip hinge area for dirt and debris

Inspect Under Platform and Air Bellows

Inspect the area under the platform for cracks in welds or damage

Inspect around and under the air bellows for foreign material build-up

Inspect Warning Decals and Placards

Inspect for damage/abnormal wear

Lubricate with light weight machine oil

Apply grease to lip hinge grease fittings if equipped

Lubricate lip assist rod pin with white lithium grease

Preparation and Safety Measures

Raise the leveler and position the maintenance prop behind the header

Is an additional means of support in place for the dock platform and lip?

Sensor and Target Alignment Inspection

Is the target parallel to the face of the sensor with a gap of 1/4" when the lip is in the stored position?

Loosen the nuts around the sensor body

Move the sensor to achieve the correct gap of 1/4"