Genie Articulated Boom Lift Z-34/22 DC

Warning: Collision hazard. Select a work site that is firm and level.

Notice: Component damage hazard. If the machine must be towed, do not exceed 2 mph / 3.2 km/h.

Steer wheels chocked to prevent the machine from rolling.

Lifting jack of ample capacity (20,000 lbs / 10,000 kg) centered under the drive chassis between the non-steer tires.

Wheels lifted off the ground and jack stands placed under the drive chassis for support.

Drive hubs disengaged by turning over the drive hub disconnect caps on each non-steer wheel hub.

Each non-steer wheel manually rotated.

Each non-steer wheel rotates with minimum effort.

Drive hubs re-engaged by turning over the hub disconnect caps.

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel!

Key switch turned to ground control and red Emergency Stop button in the on position

Boom lowered to the stowed position

Platform adjusted to a level position

Primary boom raised and lowered through a full cycle

Enter the platform level in degrees

Sign off on the platform self-leveling test

Warning: Bodily injury hazard. An over-inflated tire can explode and could cause death or serious injury.

Warning: Tip-over hazard. Do not use temporary flat tire repair products.

Note: The tires on some machines are foam-filled and do not need air added to them.

Check all tire treads and sidewalls for cuts, cracks, punctures and unusual wear.

Check each wheel for damage, bends and cracked welds.

Check each lug nut for proper torque.

Check the pressure in each air-filled tire.

Warning: Two people are required to perform this procedure.

Perform this procedure with the engine at normal operating temperature.

Connect an rpm gauge to the engine, and then start the engine from the ground controls. Enter the rpm reading.

If the low idle rpm is not correct, proceed to step 6.

Did you adjust the low idle rpm by loosening the lock nut and turning the low idle adjustment screw?

Recheck the rpm after adjustment. Enter the new rpm reading.

Move the engine idle control switch to high idle (rabbit symbol) from the ground controls. Is the high idle rpm 3000?

If the high idle rpm is not correct, proceed to step 10.

Warning: Collision hazard. Be sure that the machine is not in free-wheel or partial free-wheel configuration. Refer to maintenance procedure, Confirm the Proper Brake Configuration.

Note: Select a test area that is firm, level and free of obstructions.

Mark a test line on the ground for reference.

Lower the boom to the stowed position.

Turn the key switch to platform controls.

Choose a point on the machine (i.e., contact patch of a tire) as a visual reference for use when crossing the test line.

Bring the machine to top drive speed before reaching the test line. Release the drive joystick when your reference point on the machine crosses the test line.

Measure the distance between the test line and your machine reference point.

Note: The brakes must be able to hold the machine on any slope it is able to climb.