25.08.2017

Snorkel ATB60/AB60J safety bulletin

Snorkel has issued a safety related technical bulletin for all 60ft ATB60 and AB60J articulated boom lift models manufactured from 1990 to the current day.

The bulletin requires the inspection of the lower lift cylinder pin for corrosion, cracks or abnormal wear and requires a mandatory inspection, and replacement of the pin if it has been in service for eight years or more since it was manufactured. Thereafter the pin should be replaced every eight years. The date of manufacture can be found on the machine serial plate.

Snorkel is recommending that all pins be immediately inspected and if required, replaced. Thereafter, they will need to be inspected every 90 days or 150 hours, whichever comes first.
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A Snorkel AB60J

The bulletin detailing the inspection procedure, along with the proper procedure to remove and reinstall any pins showing abnormalities can be accessed on: www.snorkelusa.com/Downloads/Bulletins/TSB_17_002_AB60J_PIN_INSPECTION.pdf
Machine owners should refer to the service bulletin, with any questions relating to it directed to Snorkel product support – local contact details can be found at the end of the bulletin and also at www.snorkellifts.com.