Platform Overload Components; Platform Overload - Terex Genie GS-1530 Service Manual

October 2008
REV B
11-1
Platform Overload System
How to Calibrate the Platform
Overload System (if equipped)
Perform this procedure after confirming that the
maximum height limit switch and the limit switch
bracket are not damaged and are functioning
correctly.
1 Fully charge the batteries and check the
hydraulic fluid level.
Note: The hydraulic fluid level must be between the
and marks on the hydraulic tank.
FULL ADD
2 Apply a thin layer of dry film lubricant to the
area of the chassis where the scissor arm wear
pads make contact.
3 Chock both sides of the wheels at the steer end
of the machine.
4 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.
5 GS-1532 and GS-1932: Raise the platform
approximately 1.5 m.
Part No. 96316

Platform Overload Components

GS-30 • GS-32 • GS-46
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
6 Using a suitable lifting device, place a test
weight, corresponding to the maximum load as
indicated on the capacity indicator decal, in the
center of the platform floor. Secure the weight
to the platform. Refer to the chart below.
GS-1532
GS-1932
GS-2032
GS-2632
GS-2046
GS-2646
GS-3246
7 Apply a piece of tape onto the side of the
platform at a point which corresponds to the
maximum load position of the capacity indicator
decal on the side of the platform.
8 Raise the platform until the position indicator
corresponds to the maximum load position of
the capacity indicator decal on the platform.
Release the toggle switch.
Tip-over hazard. Raising the
platform with maximum load
above the maximum load position,
as shown on the capacity indicator
decal on the side of the platform,
could result in the machine tipping
over, resulting in death or serious
injury. Do not raise the platform
above the maximum load position
of the capacity indicator decal on
the side of the platform.
Note: To perform this step, the lift relief valve will
need to be adjusted.
9 Lift the safety arm, move it to the center of the
scissor arm and rotate down to a vertical
position.
484 kg
435 kg
693 kg
479 kg
985 kg
798 kg
699 kg
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