Test The Platform And Ground Controls; Test The Auxiliary Power Operation - Genie S-80 Service Manual

Section 4 - Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
TABLE A PROCEDURES
A-11
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 Start the engine from the ground controls, and
then extend the axles.
2 Operate each machine function through a full
cycle.
Result: All machine functions should operate
smoothly.
3 Push in the Emergency Stop button to the
position.
Result: No function should operate, the engine
should stop.
Deutz Diesel models:
All functions should stop
immediately. The engine will
shut off after 2 to 3 seconds.
4 Start the engine from the platform controls, and
then operate each machine function through a
full cycle.
Result: All machine functions should operate
smoothly.
5 Push in the Emergency Stop button to the
position.
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 button.
4 - 6
A-12
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.
2 Simultaneously hold the auxiliary power switch
while activating the following functions
ON
through a partial cycle:
OFF
· jib boom up/down (S-85 models)
· boom up/down
· extend and retract
· turntable rotate right/left
OFF
Result: Each function should operate smoothly.
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