Platform Overload System; How To Calibrate The Platform Overload System - Genie ZX-135/70 Service And Repair Manual

Service and Repair Manual
Platform Components
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Platform Overload System

Proper calibration of the platform overload system
is essential to safe machine operation. Continued
use of an improperly calibrated platform overload
system could result in the system failing to sense
an overloaded platform. The stability of the
machine is compromised and it could tip over.
How to C alibr ate the Pl atform Overl oad System
How to Calibrate the Platform
Overload System
Note: Perform this procedure with the machine on
a firm, level surface.
1 Fully retract the boom and jib boom. Level the
platform.
2 Remove all equipment or tools from the
platform. Remove the welder if equipped.
3 Determine the maximum platform capacity.
Refer to the machine serial plate.
4 Push in the ground controls red Emergency
Stop button to the off position.
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5 Turn the key switch to ground controls.
6 Open the ground control box.
7 Locate the calibration toggle switch at the top
of the ground control box. Activate calibration
mode by moving the toggle switch in the left
direction.
8 Temporarily install a control box door retaining
fastener between the door and the box to
prevent the control box door from moving the
toggle switch while calibrating the machine.
ZX®-135/70
April 2018
Part No. 1279835GT