Clean And Lubricate The Columns; Test The Lifting Capacity - Genie AWP Super Series Service Manual

September 2016
B-6 Cl ean and Lubric ate the C olum ns
B-6

Clean and Lubricate the Columns

Genie requires that this procedure be performed
every 250 hours or quarterly, whichever comes
first.
Clean and properly lubricated columns are
essential to good machine performance and safe
operation. Extremely dirty conditions may require
that the columns be cleaned and lubricated more
often.
1 Raise the platform to the maximum height.
2 Visually inspect the inner and outer channels
of the columns for debris or foreign material. If
necessary, use a mild cleaning solvent to
clean he columns.
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure will require the use of
additional access equipment. Do
not place ladders or scaffold on
or against any part of the
machine. Performing this
procedure without the proper
skills and tools could result in
death or serious injury. Dealer
service is strongly
recommended.
3 If needed, apply a generous amount of
Boe-lube wax (Genie part number 90337) to
the inside and outside channels of each
column.
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B-7 T est the Li fting C apaci ty
B-7

Test the Lifting Capacity

Genie requires that this procedure be performed
every 250 hours or quarterly, whichever comes
first.
Proper lifting capacity is essential to safe machine
operation. Improper lifting capacity adjustment
could allow machine to be overloaded and may
cause death or serous injury.
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Note: Refer to the operator's manual or the load
capacity decal on the machine to determine the
maximum load capacity.
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AWP Super Series • IWP Super Series
Checklist B Procedures
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires specific repair
skills, lifting equipment and a
suitable workshop. Attempting
this procedure without these skills
and tools could result in death or
serious injury and significant
component damage. Dealer
service is strongly recommended.
Place the maximum rated load in the platform.
Secure the load to the platform.
Raise the platform slightly.
Result: The hydraulic power unit should raise
the platform.
Fully lower the platform.
Add additional weight to the platform that is
equal to, but does not exceed 20% of the
maximum rated load. Secure the additional
weight. Refer to the machine serial plate.
Raise the platform slightly.
Result: The hydraulic power unit should not be
able to raise the platform.
Note: If the hydraulic power unit is unable to lift
rated load or lifts more than rated load, refer to
Repair Procedure, Valve Adjustment.
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