Genie Articulated Boom Lift Z60-249

- Inspect the Boom Extend/Retract Cables

Manufacturers specifications require that this procedure be performed by personnel that are competent in cable / wire rope inspection

Note: Additional or more frequent inspections may be required due to the following:

• exposed to hostile or corrosive environmental conditions

The boom extend/retract cables are responsible for the extension and retraction of the boom tubes

- Inspect for Turntable Bearing Wear

Periodic inspection of turntable bearing wear is essential to safe machine operation, good machine performance and service life. Continued use of a worn turntable bearing could create an unsafe operating condition, resulting in death or serious injury and component damage

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

1. Grease the turntable bearing. Refer to Maintenance Procedure, Grease the Turntable Bearing and Rotate Gear

2. Torque the turntable bearing bolts to specification. Refer to Maintenance Procedure, Check the Turntable Rotation Bearing Bolts

3. S/SX-Booms: Using the ground controls, raise the boom to full height. Do not extend the boom

Z-Booms: Using the ground controls, raise the primary and secondary booms to full height. Do not extend the primary boom

Z-80/60, Z-135/70 and ZX-135/70: Using the ground controls, fully raise, but do not extend, the primary boom and jib. The secondary riser should remain in its stowed position

4. 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

- Confirm the Proper Brake Configuration

1. Locate the drive hub disconnect cap

2. Check each drive hub disconnect cap to be sure it is in the engaged position

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

1. Mark a test line on the ground for reference

- Test the Fuel Select Operation - Gasoline/LPG Models

Note: Perform this test after checking the gasoline and LPG fuel levels, and warming the engine to normal operating temperature

1. At the platform controls, move the fuel select switch to gasoline and then move the engine idle control switch to foot switch activated high idle (rabbit and foot switch symbol)

2. Start the engine from the platform controls and allow it to run at low idle

3. Press down the foot switch to allow the engine to run at high idle

Result: The engine should start promptly and operate smoothly in low and high idle

4. Release the foot switch and shut the engine off by pushing in the red Emergency Stop button in to the off position

5. Move the fuel select switch to LPG

6. Restart the engine and allow it to run at low idle

- Check fan belt tension and damage

- Check radiator hoses and clamps

- Check intake manifold for vacuum leaks

- Check radiator hoses and clamps

- Replace engine oil and filter