Checklist D Procedures; Replace The Hydraulic Tank Return Filter Element - Genie GR-20J Service Manual

Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
Checklist D Procedure
D-1
Replace the Hydraulic Tank
Return Filter
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 1000 hours or annually,
whichever comes first.
Replacement of the hydraulic tank return filter is
essential for good machine performance and
service life. A dirty or clogged filter may cause the
machine to perform poorly and continued use may
cause component damage. Extremely dirty
conditions may require that the filter be replaced
more often.
Beware of hot oil. Contact with hot
oil may cause severe burns.
Note: Perform this procedure on a firm, level
surface.
1 Turn the key switch to off position and push in
the red Emergency Stop button to the off
position at both the ground and platform
controls.
2 Using the illustration as a guide, locate the filter
cap of the function manifold. Clean the area
around the filter cap.
3 Remove the filter cap from the function
manifold. Set it to the side.
4 Remove the oil filter placed underneath the filter
cap.
5 Apply a thin layer of oil to the new oil filter
gasket.
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6 Install the new filter into the function manifold,
and securely tighten.
7 Install the filter cap onto the function manifold
and torque to specification. Refer to Section 2,
Specifications .
8 Turn the key switch to ground control and pull
out the red Emergency Stop button to the on
position at both the ground and platform
controls.
Note: Rotate the red Emergency Stop button at
platform control one quarter turn in a clockwise
direction to restore the power supply. The red
Emergency Stop button returns automatically to
the out, or on position.
9 Press and hold the function enable button.
10 Activate the mast up function and raise the
mast slightly.
11 Inspect the filter and related components to
be sure that there are no oil leaks.
12 Clean up any oil that may have spilled.
GR-20J • GR-26J
September 2016
a filter cap
Part No. 227656