Maintenance Manual
March 2022
Annual Maintenance Procedures
138
S
®
Booms • Z
®
Booms
Part No. 1268489GT
A-17
Test the Dual Capacity and
Platform Overload System - S-
40XC, S-45XC, S-60HF, S-65HF,
S-60XC from S60XCH-45001, S-
65XC, S-80HF, S-85HF, S-80XC,
S-85XC.
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed annually OR when the machine fails to
lift the maximum rated load.
Testing the platform overload system regularly is
essential to safe machine operation. Continued
use of an improperly operating platform overload
system could result in the system not sensing an
overloaded platform condition. Machine stability
could be compromised resulting in the machine
tipping over.
Note: Perform this procedure with the boom fully
retracted and in the stowed position and with the
machine on a firm, level surface.
Restricted
Platform Overload
1 Remove all weight, tools, accessories and
equipment from the platform.
Note: Failure to remove all weight, tools and
accessories from the platform will result in an
inaccurate test.
2 Turn the key switch to ground control and pull
out the red Emergency Stop button to the on
position at both ground and platform controls.
3 Using a suitable lifting device, place a test
weight of 550 lbs / 250 kg near the center
point of the platform as far away from the
operator controls as possible.
Result: Restricted range of motion icon is not
displayed on the LCD screen at the ground
controls.
Result: Restricted range of motion icon is
displayed on the LCD screen at the ground
controls. Calibrate the overload system. Refer
to Repair Procedure in the appropriate
Service and Repair Manual for your machine,
How to Calibrate the Platform Overload
System
.
Note: If test weights are not available, you may
use an industrial scale to weigh available objects
until it equals the platform’s maximum capacity.
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