Test The Manual Platform Lowering Operation; Inspect The Columns For Damage - Genie AWP Super Series Service Manual

Service Manual
Checklist A Procedures
A-9 T est the Manual Platform Low ering Operati on
A-9
Test the Manual Platform
Lowering Operation
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 8 hours or daily, whichever comes
first.
Detection of a manual lowering malfunction is
essential for safe machine operation. An unsafe
working condition exists if the manual lowering
function does not operate in the event of a main
and auxiliary power failure.
1 Raise the platform slightly.
2 Activate the manual lowering valve located at
the bottom of the hydraulic cylinder.
Result: Platform should lower.
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A-10 Ins pec t the C olum ns for D amage
A-10

Inspect the Columns for Damage

Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 8 hours or daily, whichever comes
first.
Detection of damage to columns is essential for
safe machine operation. An unsafe working
condition exists if the columns are damaged and do
not operate smoothly, free of hesitation and binding.
A daily check of the columns allows the inspector to
identify changes in the operating condition of the
column assembly that might indicate damage.
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AWP Super Series • IWP Super Series
Visually inspect each column for the following:
• Dents, gouges or abrasions
• Bends or warping
• Excessive wear
Raise and lower the platform through a
complete cycle.
Result: The platform should raise and lower
smoothly, free of hesitation and binding.
September 2016
Part No. 38139