Genie S-40 Maintenance Manual page 117

April 2016
2 Remove the retaining fasteners from the
access covers located on the side of the
boom at the platform end of the machine.
Remove the covers.
3 Visually inspect the cables and components
through both inspection holes for the
following:
• Frayed or broken wire strands
• Kinks or crushed cables
• Corrosion
• Paint or foreign materials on the cable
• Split or cracked cable ends
• Cables are on all pulleys
• Cables have equal tension
• Cables at end of adjustment range
• No broken or damaged pulleys
• No unusual or excessive pulley wear
• All fasteners in place and secure
Note: A flashlight and inspection mirror may be
necessary to thoroughly inspect the above items
Note: A pulley groove gauge should be used to
check the condition of the pulleys.
4 Replace the cables if any damage is found.
5 At the pivot end of the boom, visually inspect
for the following:
• The red locking bracket is securely installed
over the cable adjustment bolts.
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Annual Maintenance Procedures
6 Install the plastic cover at the pivot end of the
boom and access panels on the sides of the
boom.
7 Start the engine from the platform controls.
8 Extend the boom approximately 2 feet / 0.6 m.
9 Retract the boom. While retracting the boom,
visually inspect the number 2 and number 3
boom tubes.
Result: The number 2 boom tube should not
move more than 1/2 inch / 13 mm before the
number 3 boom tube begins to retract.
Note: If the number 2 boom tube moves more than
1/2 inch / 13 mm before the number 3 boom tube
begins to retract, the boom extend/retract cables
need to be adjusted. Refer to Repair Procedure in
the appropriate Service and Repair Manual for
your machine, How to Adjust the Boom
Extend/Retract Cables.
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