Genie Articulated Boom Lift 85S-XC

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Ensure no load sense system faults exist prior to performing this procedure

On a properly functioning machine, the LEDs on both control modules, located next to the ground control box, should be off

All weight, tools, accessories and equipment removed from the platform?

Key switch turned to ground control and red Emergency Stop button pulled out to the on position at both ground and platform controls?

Engine started from the ground controls?

Enter the weight of the test weight placed on the center of the platform floor

Did the amber restricted range of motion LED at the platform controls come on and the engine continued to run?

Enter the total weight in the platform after placing additional test weight

- Inspect the Electrical Wiring

Contact with electrically charged circuits could result in death or serious injury. Remove all rings, watches and other jewelry

1. Inspect the following areas for burnt, chafed, corroded pinched and loose wires:

Note: Inspection areas will vary by model

- Clean/Adjust/Replace Spark plugs

- Tighten/Replace Loose or missing fasteners

Track assembly cleaned of any dirt, rocks, clay, etc.

Tracks chocked at one end of the machine to prevent rolling

Lifting jack of ample capacity (20,000 Ibs / 10,000 kg) centered under the drive chassis between the tracks at the other end of the machine

Machine lifted until the tracks are off the ground and jack stands placed under the drive chassis for support

Visual inspection of the section of track under the bogey wheels performed

Gap between the bogey wheels and the inside surface of the track

Tensioner jam nut and idler axle bolts on both sides of the tensioner wheel loosened and tensioner nut tightened until there is between 0.75 - 1 inch / 1.9 - 2.5 cm of gap between the bogey wheels and the inside surface of the track

NOTICE! Component damage hazard. Do not over tighten the track. Over tightening the track will cause the machine to lose power during operation

- Check the Oscillate Directional Valve Linkage (if equipped)

1. Remove the drive chassis cover and the axle covers from the non-steer end of the drive chassis

2. Locate the oscillate directional valve inside of the non-steer axle and inspect the linkage for the following:

1) Lock nut is tight against yoke

2) Yoke clevis pins are installed

3) Cotter pins are installed through clevis pins

4) Linkage is properly attached to directional valve;