How To Adjust The Oscillate Limit Switches - Genie Z-80/60 Service And Repair Manual

Service and Repair Manual
Axle Components
How to Adj ust the Oscill ate Limit Swi tches
How to Adjust the Oscillate Limit
Switches
Tip-over hazard. Failure to
perform this procedure on a
firm, level surface could
compromise the stability of the
machine and could cause the
machine to tip over which will
result in death or serious injury.
Note: Perform this procedure with the machine on a
firm, level surface that is free of obstructions. Use a
digital level to confirm.
Note: This procedure will require two people.
1 Lower the boom to the stowed position.
2 Remove the drive chassis cover from the
circle-end of the machine.
3 Remove the oscillate axle limit switch
mounting fasteners. Remove the limit
switches.
Note: The oscillate axle limit switches are located
inside the drive chassis above the axle.
4 Place a digital level on the turntable rotate
bearing plate.
5 Start the engine and level the drive chassis.
Press down the foot switch and manually
activate the oscillate limit switches until the
machine is completely level.
6 Loosely install the limit switches. Using a feeler
gauge, establish a gap of 0.015 - 0.030 inches
/ 0.381 - 0.762 mm between the limit switch
plunger and the top of the axle.
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7 Carefully hold the position of each limit switch
and tighten the limit switch mounting fasteners.
8 Verify the gap is 0.015 - 0.030 inches / 0.381 -
0.762 mm between the limit switch plunger
and the top of the axle.
9 Measure the distance between the drive
chassis and the axle on both sides (from the
inside of the drive chassis).
Result: The measurements should be equal.
Note: If the distance is not equal and the
adjustment to the limit switches was completed with
the ground and drive chassis level, consult Genie
Product Support.
September 2016
Part No. 1268556