Skyjack Skyjack Telehandler SJ1256 THS SJ1256 THS

Red band appears on the service indicator

Air cleaner vaccuator valve is clean and rubber is not cracked

Valve lips are free of dirt or dust

SJ1044 TH/THS, SJ1056 TH/THS and SJ1256 THS telehandlers are equipped with a two-stage air filter system

Condition of both the primary and safety elements is satisfactory

Primary element can be replaced or cleaned

Secondary element is replaced and not cleaned

Secondary element is replaced after every third cleaning of the primary element or annually

Latches are undone and cover is pulled outward to remove

WARNING! Pressurized fluid present in radiator. Never open radiator cap when hot

NOTE! Do not intermix different brands of coolant. If the existing coolant cannot be identified, drain and flush the remaining coolant and refill with new coolant. Refer to section 5.4-5 for instructions on changing engine coolant

Fill radiator completely through the radiator neck, until coolant is visible

Run the engine for 25 minutes without radiator cap to achieve operating temperature. Shut down the engine

Check coolant level and coolant strength in the radiator. Adjust mixture as required. Refill until coolant is visible

Tighten radiator cap, start the engine, and check for leaks

WARNING! Do not allow fuel tank to become completely empty. If tank is allowed to empty completely, the entire fuel system will require bleeding

Check fuel gauge inside operator’s cab

Ensure fuel is at an appropriate level before the start of each work shift

NOTE! Refer to Operating Manual for refueling procedure

Sign off on the fuel tank maintenance

WARNING! Diesel fuel is flammable and may cause death or serious injury. Shut down engine and do not smoke while draining fuel/water separator

Ensure engine is shut down & telehandler is parked on a firm level surface

Prepare a container for draining the fuel/water separator and place it under the separator

Open drain reservoir and allow approximately one cup of fuel and any collected sediment to drain into the container

Close the drain then dispose of the collected liquid in an environmentally safe manner

NOTE! Refer to your local/national environmental regulations on how to dispose of used fuels and other dangerous liquids

Sign off on the fuel/water separator maintenance

Park telehandler on a firm level surface with boom fully retracted and lowered

Shut off engine then release latch and lift engine cover to open

Wait approximately 15 minutes after engine has been shut off

Pull out dipstick and wipe it off with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth; then place it back in the hole until it stops

Pull the dipstick out again and check the oil level on the dipstick. The oil level must be between the “Full” and “Low” marks

Is the oil level between the “Full” and “Low” marks?

If oil level is below the “Low” mark, refer to Section 5.4-4 for engine oil and filter replacement procedure

Sign off on the engine oil check