March 2022
Maintenance Manual
Quarterly Maintenance Procedures
Part No. 1268489GT
S
®
Booms • Z
®
Booms
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Q-22
Test the Drive Speed – Stowed
Position
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed quarterly.
Proper drive function is essential to safe machine
operation. The drive function should respond
quickly and smoothly to operator control. Drive
performance should also be free of hesitation,
jerking and unusual noise over the entire
proportionally controlled speed range.
Note: Perform this procedure with the machine on
a firm, level surface that is free of obstructions.
Note: Perform this procedure with the machine in
the stowed position.
1 Create start and finish lines by marking two
lines on the ground 40 feet / 12.2 m apart.
2 Choose a point on the machine (i.e., contact
patch of a tire) as a visual reference for use
when crossing the start and finish lines.
3 Bring the machine to top drive speed before
reaching the start line. Begin timing when
your reference point on the machine crosses
the start line.
4 Continue at full speed and note the time when
the machine reference point crosses the finish
line. Refer to Specifications,
Drive Speed
Specifications
.
Q-23
Test the Drive Speed – Raised or
Extended Position
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed quarterly.
Proper drive function is essential to safe machine
operation. The drive function should respond
quickly and smoothly to operator control. Drive
performance should also be free of hesitation,
jerking and unusual noise over the entire
proportionally controlled speed range.Note: Select
a test area that is firm, level and free of
obstructions.
1 Create start and finish lines by marking two
lines on the ground 40 feet / 12.2 m apart.
2 Press down the foot switch and raise the
primary boom greater than 10 degrees above
horizontal.
3 Choose a point on the machine (i.e., contact
patch of a tire) as a visual reference for use
when crossing the start and finish lines.
4 Bring the machine to top drive speed before
reaching the start line. Begin timing when
your reference point on the machine crosses
the start line.
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