Checklist C Procedures; Grease The Platform Overload Mechanism (If Equipped); Test The Platform Overload System (If Equipped) - Genie TZ-50 Service Manual

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Grease the Platform Overload
Mechanism (if equipped)
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 500 hours or 6 months, whichever
comes first. Perform this procedure more often if
dusty conditions exist.
Application of lubrication to the platform overload
mechanism is essential to safe machine operation.
Continued use of an improperly greased platform
overload mechanism could result in the system not
sensing an overloaded platform condition and will
result in component damage.
1 Locate the grease fittings on each pivot pin of
the platform overload assembly.
2 Thoroughly pump grease into each grease
fitting.
Grease type
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Checklist C Procedures

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Test the Platform Overload
System (if equipped)
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 500 hours or 6 months, whichever
comes first.
Testing the platform overload system regularly is
essential to safe machine operation. Continued
use of an improperly operating platform overload
system could result in the system not sensing an
overloaded platform condition. Machine stability
could be compromised resulting in the machine
tipping over.
Note: Perform this procedure with the machine on a
firm, level surface.
1 At the ground controls, extend the outriggers
Multipurpose grease
2 Release the boom hold down latch.
3 Turn the key switch to platform control.
4 Level the platform.
5 Determine the maximum platform capacity.
6 Using a suitable lifting device, place an
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until the axle is off the ground and the machine
is level.
Refer to the machine serial plate.
appropriate test weight equal to that of the
maximum platform capacity in the center of the
platform floor.
Result: The platform overload indicator light
should be off at both the ground and platform
controls.
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