Genie Z-34/22IC, Service Manual

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Part No. 128267 Z-34/22 IC 3 - 17
July 2007 Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
REV A CHECKLIST B PROCEDURES
B-2
Check the Exhaust System
Note: Genie requires that this procedure be
performed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichever
comes first.
Maintaining the exhaust system is essential to
good engine performance and service life. Running
the engine with a damaged or leaking exhaust
system can cause component damage and unsafe
operating conditions.
Bodily injury hazard. Do not
inspect while the engine is
running. Remove the key to
secure from operation.
Bodily injury hazard. Beware of
hot engine components. Contact
with hot engine components may
cause severe burns.
1 Pull up on the pull pin on the engine pivot plate
located under the pump. Swing the engine pivot
plate away from the machine to access the
exhaust system.
2 Be sure that all nuts and bolts are tight.
3 Inspect all welds for cracks.
4 Inspect for exhaust leaks; i.e., carbon buildup
around seams and joints.
B-3
Inspect the Battery
Note: Genie requires that this procedure be
performed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichever
comes first.
Proper battery condition is essential to good
machine performance and operational safety.
Improper fluid levels or damaged cables and
connections can result in component damage and
hazardous conditions.
Electrocution hazard. Contact with
hot or live circuits could result in
death or serious injury. Remove all
rings, watches and other jewelry.
Bodily injury hazard. Batteries
contain acid. Avoid spilling or
contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda
and water.
1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
2 Be sure that the battery cable connections are
free of corrosion.
Note: Adding terminal protectors and a corrosion
preventative sealant will help eliminate corrosion
on the battery terminals and cables.
3 Be sure that the battery retainer and cable
connections are tight.
4 Fully charge the battery. Allow the battery to
rest 24 hours before continuing this procedure
to allow the battery cells to equalize.