Genie S-80 Service Manual page 73

February 2017
4 Using a suitable lifting device, place a test
weight equal to that of the available capacity in
one of the locations shown. Refer to
Illustration 1.
Result: The platform overload indicator lights
should be off at both the ground and platform
controls, the alarm should not sound and the
engine should continue to run.
illustration 1
5 Carefully move the test weights to each
remaining location on the platform. Refer to
Illustration 1.
Result: The platform overload indicator lights
should be off at both the ground and platform
controls, the alarm should not sound and the
engine should continue to run.
6 Add additional weight to the platform that is
equal to, but does not exceed 15% of the
maximum rated load. Secure the additional
weight. Refer to the machine serial plate.
Result: The platform overload indicator lights
should be flashing at both the ground and
platform controls, the alarm should sound and
the engine should turn off.
Note: There may be a 2 second delay before the
overload indicator lights flash and the alarm
sounds.
Part No. 1259369GT
Checklist C Procedures
7 Carefully move the test weights to each
remaining location on the platform. Refer to
Illustration 1.
Result: The platform overload indicator lights
should be flashing at both the ground and
platform controls, the alarm should sound and
the engine should not start and run.
Note: There may be a 2 second delay before the
overload indicator lights flash and the alarm
sounds.
8 Using auxiliary power, test all machine
functions from the ground controls.
Result: All ground control functions should
operate.
9 Using a suitable lifting device, lift the additional
test weight from the platform.
Result: The platform overload indicator lights
should turn off at both the ground and platform
controls and the alarm should not sound.
Note: There may be an 2 second delay before the
overload indicator lights and alarm turn off.
10 Start the engine and test all machine functions
from the ground controls.
Result: All ground control functions should
operate normally.
11 Using a suitable lifting device, remove all test
weights from the platform.
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