Genie GC-1530, Service Manual

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Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures January 2012
Part No. 228901 GS-30 • GS-32 • GS-46 • GS-47 3 - 13
CHECKLIST B PROCEDURES
B-3
Inspect the Electrical Contactor
Genie requires that this procedure be performed
every 250 hours or quarterly, whichever comes
first.
Maintaining the electrical contactor in good
condition is essential to safe machine operation.
Failure to locate a worn or damaged contactor
could result in an unsafe working condition and
component damage.
1 At the ground controls, turn the key switch to
the off position.
2 Push in the red Emergency Stop button at the
ground controls to the off position.
3 Open the battery tray and disconnect the
Anderson connector.
4 Locate the electrical contactor mounted on the
fuse bracket.
5 Visually inspect the contact points of the
contactor for the following items:
• Excessive burns
• Excessive arcs
• Excessive pitting
Electrocution/burn hazard. Contact
with hot or live circuits could result
in death or serious injury. Remove
all rings, watches and other
jewelry.
Note: Replace the contactor if any damage is
found.
B-4
Inspect the Tires and Wheels
(including castle nut torque)
Genie requires that this procedure be performed
every 250 hours or quarterly, whichever comes
first.
Maintaining the tires and wheels in good
condition is essential to safe operation and good
performance. Tire and/or wheel failure could result
in a machine tip-over. Component damage may
also result if problems are not discovered and
repaired in a timely fashion.
1 Check the tire surface and sidewalls for cuts,
cracks, punctures and unusual wear.
2 Check each wheel for damage, bends and
cracks.
3 Remove the cotter pin and check each castle
nut for proper torque. Refer to Section 2,
Specifications.
Note: Always replace the cotter pin with a new one
when removing the castle nut or when checking
the torque of the castle nut.
4 Install a new cotter pin. Bend the cotter pin to
lock it in place.