Joysticks - Genie S-80 Service Manual

Service Manual
Platform Controls
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Joysticks

How to Calibrate a Joystick
The joysticks on this machine utilize digital Hall
Effect technology for proportional control. If a
joystick is disconnected or replaced, it must be
calibrated before that particular machine function
will operate.
Note: The joystick must be calibrated before the
threshold, max-out or ramp rate can be set.
Note: Perform this procedure with the engine off.
1 Open the platform control box.
2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the
on position at both the ground and platform
controls.
3 Turn the key switch to platform control. Do not
start the engine.
4 Select a joystick to calibrate.
5 Disconnect the wire harness connector from
the joystick for approximately 10 seconds or
until the alarm sounds. Connect the wire
harness connector to the joystick.
6 Move the joystick full stroke in either direction
and hold for 5 seconds.
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7 Return the joystick to the neutral position,
pause for a moment, then move the joystick
full stroke in the opposite direction. Hold for 5
seconds and return the joystick to the neutral
position.
Result: The alarm should sound indicating
successful joystick calibration.
8 Repeat this procedure for each joystick
controlled machine function including the
thumb rocker steer switch.
Note: No machine function should operate while
performing the joystick calibration procedure.
S-80 • S-85 • S-80X
February 2017
Part No. 1259369GT