Replace The Drive Hub Oil - Genie S-80 Service Manual

February 2017
7 Rotate the filter element clockwise to lock it in
place.
8 Install the filter housing cap.
9 Use a permanent ink marker to write the date
and number of hours from the hour meter on
the oil filter housing.
Medium and high pressure filters
Note: The medium pressure filter is for the charge
pump and the high pressure filter is for all machine
functions except the drive circuit and oscillating
axle circuit.
10 Open the engine side turntable cover and
locate the two filters.
Note: The high pressure filter is located toward the
bulkhead with a condition indicator. The medium
pressure filter is located nearest the operator.
11 Place a suitable container under each filter.
12 Remove the filter housings by using a wrench
on the nut provided on the bottom of the
housings.
13 Remove the filter elements from the housings.
14 Inspect the housing seals and replace them if
necessary.
15 Install the new filter elements into the
housings and tighten them securely.
Note: The medium and high pressure filters use the
same elements.
16 Clean up any oil that may have spilled during
the installation procedure.
17 Use a permanent ink marker to write the date
and number of hours from the hour meter on
the oil filter housings.
18 Start the engine from the ground controls.
19 Inspect the filter housings and related
components to be sure that there are no leaks.
Part No. 1259369GT
Checklist D Procedures
D-6

Replace the Drive Hub Oil

Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 1000 hours or annually,
whichever comes first.
Replacing the drive hub oil is essential for good
machine performance and service life. Failure to
replace the drive hub oil at yearly intervals may
cause the machine to perform poorly and continued
use may result in component damage
Drive Hubs:
1 Select the drive hub to be serviced. Drive the
machine until one of the two plugs is at the
lowest point.
2 Remove the plugs and drain the oil into a
suitable container.
3 Drive the machine until one of the two plugs is
at the highest point.
1 drive hub plugs
4 Fill the hub until the oil level is even with the
bottom of the lowest plug hole. Refer to
Specifications, Machine Specifications.
5 Repeat this procedure for each drive hub.
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