Keeping your Skyjack SJ86T in peak operating condition starts with the right parts and a solid maintenance routine. Ensure your telescopic boom lift stays in top shape with high-quality toggle switches, oil filters, manuals, and more. The SJ86T offers up to 92 feet of working height and 28 feet of up-and-over reach, making it ideal for high-reach tasks on demanding job sites. Don’t forget to stay on top of your maintenance—secure the parts you need to keep your SJ86T running smoothly! Keep reading for a comprehensive maintenance guide for your machine.
Walk-Around Inspection
- Inspect tires for wear, proper inflation, and wheel torque
- Check for leaks on hydraulic cylinders, hoses, and swing drives
- Ensure all decals and safety labels are clean and legible
- Verify turret lock is disengaged and boom structure is free of damage
- Check engine bay and hydraulic tank for fluid levels and leakage
- Inspect control consoles, limit switches, wiring, and batteries
Daily Maintenance
- Check engine oil, hydraulic oil, coolant, and fuel levels
- Drain fuel/water separator
- Clean radiator, air filter evacuator, and battery terminals
- Grease all boom, turret, and steer cylinder fittings
- Test horn, alarms, brakes, steering, and all platform controls
- Verify function of emergency lowering and shutdown systems
Every 150 Hours / 3 Months
- Inspect oscillating axles and hydraulic fittings
- Clean battery terminals and check electrolyte levels
- Check welds, wear pads, and boom cable spring tension
Every 500 Hours / Yearly
- Replace engine oil and filter
- Replace hydraulic return and breather filters
- Clean air filters, radiator fins, and exhaust system
- Lubricate platform pivots, boom sliders, and swing bearing
Every 1000 Hours
- Flush and replace hydraulic fluid
- Replace high-pressure hydraulic filter
- Inspect boom extension cables, sheaves, and turret rotation
Every 2000 Hours
- Replace hydraulic hoses as needed
- Inspect and replace drive and swing gear oil
- Check structure welds and conduct a full diagnostic review
As-Needed Maintenance
- Replace damaged decals, lights, or tires
- Touch up exposed metal to prevent corrosion
- Clean and secure manual box, footswitch, and fall protection anchor points
Final Maintenance Recommendations
Regular maintenance keeps your Skyjack SJ86T operating reliably and safely on the jobsite. For a full range of Skyjack parts, explore our extensive EquipmentShare parts catalog. If you can't find the part you need, reach out to our parts experts for a custom order.
