Genie Super Tower, Service Manual

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September 2016 Service Manual
Checklist B Procedures
Part No. 115411 Super Tower 13
B-3 C heck the Winch O per ati on
B-3
Check the Winch Operation
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichever
comes first.
Detection of damage to the winch is essential to
safe machine operation. An unsafe working
condition exists if the winch is damaged or not
operating correctly. A daily check of the winch
operation allows the inspector to identify changes
in the operating condition of the winch that might
indicate damage.
1 Visually inspect all the winch components for
damage.
2 Raise the carriage through a partial cycle and
release the winch handles.
Result: The winch should operate smoothly,
free of hesitation or binding. The load should
not lower when the handles are released.
3 Fully lower the carriage.
Result: The winch should operate smoothly,
free of hesitation or binding.
B-4 Ins pect the C arriage Hol d-down Bar
B-4
Inspect the Carriage Hold-down
Bar
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichever
comes first.
Detection of damage to the column hold down
system is essential for safe machine operation. An
unsafe working condition exists if the system is
damaged and does not operate properly.
1 Using proper lifting techniques, lay the
machine back against a sawhorse or other
suitable support.
2 Visually inspect the carriage hold-down bar for
damage.
3 Check the carriage hold-down bar for smooth
operation.