Genie Articulated Boom Lift Z-34

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel. Perform this procedure with the boom fully retracted and in the stowed position and with the machine on a firm, level surface.

Remove all weight, tools, accessories and equipment from the platform.

Turn the key switch to ground control and pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position at both the ground and platform controls.

Start the engine from the ground controls and level the platform. Do not turn the engine off.

Determine the maximum platform capacity. Refer to the machine serial plate.

Using a suitable lifting device, place a test weight equal to that of the available capacity in one of the locations shown.

The platform overload indicator lights should be off at both the ground and platform controls, the alarm should not sound and the engine should continue to run.

Carefully move the test weights to each remaining location on the platform.

The platform overload indicator lights should be off at both the ground and platform controls, the alarm should not sound and the engine should continue to run.

Sign off on the daily maintenance

Warning: This procedure should be performed every 50 hours as per manufacturer specifications

Locate the grease fittings on the extendable axles covers

Pump grease into each grease fitting

Note: When grease is pumped into each fitting, a hose directs this lubrication to the top or bottom wear pad

Cycle the extending axles in and out

Note: Genie recommends that the extending axles be cycled in and out at least once a week

Sign off on the axle lubrication

Warning: Perform this procedure with the boom fully retracted and in the stowed position and with the machine on a firm, level surface

Check the Jib Rotator Fastener torque

Confirm that each jib rotator outer mounting bolt is torqued in sequence to specification

Repeat the procedure for the inner mounting bolts

Jib boom rotate bearing bolts: 200 ft-Ibs/ 271 Nm

While rotating the jib, pump grease into each bearing lubricating grease fitting until fresh grease is visible at the outer seal

While rotating the jib, pump grease into the worm gear grease fitting until fresh grease is visible at one sealing lip or bearing cap

Place a 750 lb / 340 kg weight in the platform and raise the jib until it is horizontal and parallel with the boom

Place the dial indicator on the side of the rotator bearing housing and measure the bearing as shown in illustration 2

Warning: This procedure requires trained personnel with PPE!

Perform this procedure with the machine on a firm, level surface with the boom in the stowed position

Torque the turntable bearing bolts to specification

Raise the boom to full height using the ground controls

Place a dial indicator between the drive chassis and the turntable at a point that is directly under, or inline with, the boom and no more than 1 inch / 2.5 cm from the bearing

Adjust the dial indicator needle to the 'zero' position

Lower the boom to a horizontal position and fully extend the boom