Genie Genie Articulated Boom Lift S-40 XC S-40 XC

- Inspect Visually of the Hydraulic Oil

Replacement or testing of the hydraulic oil is essential for good machine performance and service life

Dirty oil and a clogged suction strainer may cause the machine to perform poorly and continued use may cause component damage

Extremely dirty conditions may require oil changes to be performed more often. For hydraulic oil specifications, Refer to Specifications, Hydraulic Specifications

Note: Before replacing the hydraulic oil, the oil may be tested by an oil distributor for specific levels of contamination to verify that changing the oil is necessary

Replace the oil when it fails the test Refer to Maintenance Procedure, Test or Replace the Hydraulic Oil

1. Collect a sample of hydraulic oil and place in a clear container. Visually inspect the hydraulic oil for the following:

1) Color: oil should be a clear, light-honey colored

2) Appearance, oil should be clear and not cloudy or visibly distorts the view through the sight glass or container

- Check the Track Tension and Fastener Torque, TRAX Models - S-40 and S-45 Models

Maintaining proper track tension and properly torqued fasteners is essential to good machine performance and service life; The machine will not operate properly with a track that is incorrectly tensioned. Continued use of a machine with incorrectly tensioned tracks may cause component damage

1. Thoroughly clean the track assembly of any dirt, rocks, clay, etc.

2. Chock the tracks at one end of the machine to prevent the machine from rolling

3. Center a lifting jack of ample capacity (20,000 Ibs / 10,000 kg) under the drive chassis between the tracks at the other end of the machine

4. Lift the machine until the tracks are off the ground and then place jack stands under the drive chassis for support

5. Visually inspect the section of track under the bogey wheels

Result: There should be less than 1 inch / 2.5 cm of gap between the bogey wheels and the inside surface of the track. Proceed to step 7

Result: There is 1 inch / 2.5 cm or more of gap between the bogey wheels and the inside surface of the track. Proceed to step 6

- Inspect the Electrical Contactor

Z-30N, 2-33, Z-34, Z-40 and Z-45 models:

1. Remove the drive chassis cover from the non-steer end of the machine and locate the electrical contactors)

2. Locate the electrical contactor mounted on the fuse bracket

Visually inspect the contact points of the contactor for the following items:

WARNING! Bodily injury hazard. Do not inspect while the engine is running. Remove the key to secure from operation

CAUTION! Burn hazard. Beware of hot engine components. Contact with hot engine components may result in severe burns

No exhaust leaks detected (i.e., no carbon buildup around seams and joints)

Sign off on the exhaust system check

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

Enter the maximum platform capacity as per 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

Check if the platform overload indicator lights are off at both the ground and platform controls, the alarm is not sounding and the engine is running

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

Check if the platform overload indicator lights are off at both the ground and platform controls, the alarm is not sounding and the engine is running

Add additional weight to the platform that is equal to, but does not exceed 15% of the maximum rated load. Secure the additional weight. Refer to the machine serial plate