Cherry Picker 250-Hour Service Procedure

Routine service - boom lifts, EWPs and truck-mounted platforms (all makes)

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250-HOUR (ROUTINE) SERVICE

Estimated duration: 1.5 - 2.5 hours • Frequency: every 250 engine hours

Equipment Details

# Service Action Type Done Notes
Engine
1Drain and replace engine oilDRAIN
2Replace engine oil filterREPLACE
3Check coolant level and conditionCHECK
4Inspect air filter elementINSPECT
5Check fuel system for leaksCHECK
Hydraulic System
6Check hydraulic oil level (sight glass)CHECK
7Inspect all hydraulic hoses and fittings for leaksINSPECT
8Check cylinder rods for scoring or damageINSPECT
Boom Structure
9Inspect all boom sections and welds for crackingINSPECT
10Check boom pins and bushes for wear or playINSPECT
11Inspect turntable and slew ringINSPECT
Lubrication
12Grease all boom pivot pinsGREASE
13Grease slew bearing and turntable bearingGREASE
14Grease cylinder pins and outrigger pivot pinsGREASE
Safety Devices
15Test platform tilt alarmTEST
16Test overload cutoutTEST
17Test emergency lowering (battery-powered)TEST
18Test emergency lowering (manual hand pump)TEST
19Test ground control overrideTEST
20Test outrigger interlocks (if applicable)TEST
Platform
21Inspect guardrails, mid-rails and toe boardsINSPECT
22Check gate self-closes and latches correctlyCHECK
23Inspect harness anchor pointsINSPECT
Tyres / Wheels
24Check tyre condition, cuts and tread depthINSPECT
25Check tyre pressuresCHECK
26Check wheel nut torqueCHECK
Electrical
27Check all lights, beacons and hornCHECK
28Check control panel operation (platform and ground)CHECK
Functional Test
29Operate boom through full range (raise, extend, slew, lower)TEST
30Test all platform controlsTEST
31Test all ground controlsTEST
32Listen for abnormal noises during operationCHECK

Fluid Specifications (General Guide)

SystemType / GradeApprox. Capacity
Engine oil15W-40 CI-4 / CK-45 - 12 L
Hydraulic oilISO VG 46 (AW 46)80 - 200 L (system)
Coolant50/50 ethylene glycol8 - 15 L
Brake fluidDOT 3 or DOT 4As required
GreaseEP2 lithium complexAs required

Specifications are general guidelines for typical boom-type cherry pickers and EWPs. Always refer to the manufacturer's service manual for your specific make and model. Capacities vary by machine size and type.

Parts / Consumables Required

#Part / ConsumablePart NumberQtyReady
1Engine oil (15W-40)5-12 L
2Engine oil filter1
3EP2 grease cartridges2-4
4Brake fluid (DOT 3/4)As req.
5Coolant (pre-mixed or concentrate)As req.
6Hydraulic oil (AW 46) for top-upAs req.
7Rags, drip tray, waste oil container-

Notes / Defects Identified

Next Service Due

Technician

Supervisor / Workshop Manager