Skyjack is constantly improving and developing new products for our customers. We recently added a motor controller option to our electric scissor models and have redesigned our telehandler line with the new TH series. The T and AJ model boomlifts are still relatively new with an 86-foot straight stick boom being the latest addition. An 85-foot articulating boom will debut soon.

When new models and designs are implemented, there are often different functions and capabilities that the equipment can perform. It is every technician’s responsibility to keep up-to-date on the new equipment’s proper and safe operation. This means taking the time to educate yourself about any new equipment. The old adage, “you can’t fix it if you do not know how it works” comes into play here. If you do not know if the equipment is performing a function properly or if a circuit is working correctly, you would not know if it needs to be repaired or adjusted. This lack of equipment knowledge can lead to problems with unsafe equipment operation or incorrect adjustment of parts that can cause premature wear of components or damage.

The operator’s manual and the service manual are tools a technician can use to accomplish this. The service and operation manuals provide test procedures and operation instructions and descriptions that are to be used when maintaining the equipment. Always use the correct manual for the serial number of the unit you are servicing to assure you have the correct information at hand. The manuals are available at our website, www.skyjack.com or on an updatable flash drive available from parts department as part number 167847.

If you ever have any questions regarding an older or newer Skyjack product, please contact Skyjack Product Support at 1-800-275-9522 or email service@skyjack.com.