Genie Articulated Boom Lift S-40

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

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

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

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

Is there less than 1 inch / 2.5 cm of gap between the bogey wheels and the inside surface of the track?

Locate the grease plug on the track tension cylinder and loosen it without removing

- Test the Safety Envelope Limit Switches, Z-135/70, ZX-135/70, SX-105 XC, SX-125 XC, SX-135 XC, SX-150 and SX-180 Models

Testing the machine envelope safety limit switches is critical to safe machine operation. If the boom is allowed to operate when a safety switch is not functioning correctly, the machine stability could be compromised and may tip over

Note: Perform this procedure with the boom in the stowed position

Note: Perform this procedure with the axles extended

Note: Two people will be required to perform this procedure

Note: Use the following chart to identify the description of each LCD screen control button used in this procedure

Z-135/70 and ZX-135/70 Models:

Secondary Boom #1 Retracted Safety Limit Switch, LSS1RS

1. Working at the platform end of the turntable, support and secure the lower turntable riser end cover to a suitable lifting device

Check for Open Bulletins and Owner Registration

Document the Genie machine serial number

Confirm current machine owner information with Genie

Check for current bulletins for your machine(s) using the provided link

Check the Generator Belts, Pulleys and Voltage - Bi-Energy Models

Ensure the engine is not running and the key is removed

Be cautious of hot engine components to avoid burns

Ensure all fasteners and cables on the generator are tight

Remove the engine flywheel cover mounting fasteners and cover

Ensure pulley mounting fasteners are tight and pulleys show no signs of damage or unusual wear

Push in the platform red Emergency Stop button to the off position

Turn the key switch to ground controls

Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position at the ground controls

Operate each boom function through a partial cycle from the ground controls

Activate the foot switch and operate each boom function from the platform

Pull out the red Emergency stop button to the on position at the platform controls

Activate the foot switch and operate each boom function