Genie Z-40, Operator'S Manual

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First Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual
Maintenance
Part No. 1257653 Z-62/40 57
Check the Batteries
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 may 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
tight and free of corrosion.
3 Be sure that the battery hold-down brackets
are in place and secure.
Note: Adding terminal protectors and a corrosion
preventative sealant will help eliminate the
corrosion on the battery terminals and cables.
Check the Tire Pressure
Tip-over hazard. An over-inflated tire can
explode which may compromise machine
stability and cause the machine to tip over.
Tip-over hazard. The use of temporary flat tire
repair products may lead to tire failure which
could compromise machine stability and cause
the machine to tip over.
Bodily injury hazard. An over-inflated tire can
explode and may cause death or serious
injury.
Note: This procedure does not need to be
performed on machines equipped with foam-filled
tires.
1 Check each tire with an air pressure gauge.
Add air as needed.
Tire specifications
Models with Aircraft
Protection Package Foam-filled Only
Rough terrain tire
Tire size: 355/55 D625, 14 ply 4.92 bar
High flotation tires
Tire size: 41/18LL x 22.5, 14 ply 4.13 bar