Test The Platform And Ground Controls; Test The Auxiliary Power Operation - Genie S-65 Service Manual

Section 4 - Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
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TABLE A PROCEDURES
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Test the Platform and
Ground Controls
Testing the machine functions and the Emergency
Stop buttons for malfunctions is essential for safe
machine operation. An unsafe working condition
exists if any function fails to operate properly or
either Emergency Stop button fails to stop all the
machine functions and shut off the engine. Each
function should activate, operate smoothly and be
free of hesitation, jerking and unusual noise.
1 Pull out the Emergency Stop button at the
ground controls to the
2 Start the engine from the ground controls.
3 Do not hold the function enable switch to either
side. Attempt to activate each boom and
platform function toggle switch.
Result: All boom and platform functions should
not operate.
4 Hold the function enable switch to either side
and activate each boom and platform function
toggle switch.
Result: All boom and platform functions should
operate through a full cycle. Descent alarm (if
equipped) should sound while the boom is
lowering.
5 Push in the Emergency Stop button to the
position.
Result: No function should operate, the engine
should stop.
Machines equipped with Platform
Level Control Disable Function:
The platform level function will not
operate when the boom is raised
or extended past the drive speed
limit switches.
Deutz Diesel models:
All functions should stop
immediately. The engine will
shut off after 2 to 3 seconds.
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6 Start the engine from the platform controls.
7 Do not press down on the footswitch.
8 Attempt to operate all machine functions.
Result: All machine functions should not
operate.
9 Press down on the footswitch and activate each
machine function.
Result: All machine functions should operate
through a full cycle.
10 Push in the Emergency Stop button to the
position at the platform controls.
Result: No function should operate, the engine
should stop.
As a safety feature, selecting
and operating the ground
controls will override the
platform controls, including
the Emergency Stop switch.
Deutz Diesel models:
All functions should stop
immediately. The engine will
shut off after 2 to 3 seconds.
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Test the Auxiliary Power
Operation
Detection of auxiliary power system malfunctions is
essential for safe machine operation. An unsafe
working condition exists if the auxiliary powered
functions do not operate in the event of a main
power loss. When operating the machine on
engine power, selecting auxiliary power will stop
the engine immediately. Auxiliary power is
designed for short term emergency use only,
and excessive use will result in battery drain
and component damage.
1 Turn the key switch to ground control and pull
out the Emergency Stop button to the
position at the ground controls.
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