How To Replace The Platform Overload Load Cell; Platform - Genie S-65 XC Service And Repair Manual

Service and Repair Manual
Platform Components
How to R eplac e the Platfor m Overload Load C ell
How to Replace the Load Cell
Sensor
Note: The preload adjustment should only be
performed after the load cell sensor has been
replaced.
1 Remove all equipment or tools from the
platform. Remove the welder if equipped.
2 At the platform, remove the plastic instruction
holder from the document mount plate.
3 Tag and disconnect the load cell sensor
harness.
Illustration 1
1 flex plate
2 load cell sensor foot
3 jam nut
4 load cell sensor
4 Loosen the jam nut securing the load cell
sensor foot and rotate the foot screw clockwise
to remove the preload.
5 Remove the fasteners securing the load cell
sensor and remove the sensor.
Install the new Load Cell Sensor
6 Screw the foot with jam nut into the top of the
load cell sensor until the foot bolt extends out
of the bottom of the sensor.The foot should not
contact the flex plate when assembling onto
the platform support.
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7 Assemble the load cell and foot assembly to
the platform and securely tighten the two
mounting screws. Torque the bolts to 101 ft-lbs
/ 137 Nm.
Set the Load Cell Sensor Preload
8 Rotate the foot screw counter clockwise until
the foot just contacts the flex plate (finger
tight).
9 Using an open end wrench, continue to rotate
the foot counter clockwise an additional
1/2 turn (180°). Then, while holding the foot
bolt, securely tighten the jam nut. Torque the
jam nut to 55 ft-lbs / 75 Nm.
10 Attach the load cell sensor harness.
11 Install the plastic instruction holder.
12 Place a 1,000 lb / 454 kg test weight on the
platform floor using a suitable lifting device.
Place the weight near the center entry point of
the platform, farthest away from the operator
controls as possible, as shown in Illustration 2
13 Lift the weight off the platform and place it back
on in the same position two more times to
settle the platform overload assembly.
14 Perform a full platform overload system
calibration. Refer to Repair Procedure, How to
Calibrate the Platform Overload System.
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S -60 XC • S -65 XC
September 2018
Illustration 2
Part No. 1288652GT