Check The Free-Wheel Configuration - Genie S-40 Service Manual

January 2005
REV A
D-3
Check the Free-wheel
Configuration
Proper use of the free-wheel configuration is
essential to safe machine operation. The
free-wheel configuration is used primarily for towing.
A machine configured to free-wheel without operator
knowledge may cause death or serious injury and
property damage.
Collision hazard. Select a work site
that is firm and level.
Component damage hazard. If the
machine must be towed, do not
exceed 2 mph / 3.2 km/h.
Non-steer Wheels: All Models
1 Chock the steer wheels to prevent the machine
from rolling.
2 Center a lifting jack of ample capacity
(20,000 lbs / 10,000 kg) under the drive chassis
between the non-steer tires.
3 Lift the wheels off the ground and then place
jack stands under the drive chassis for support.
4 Disengage the drive hubs by turning over the
drive hub disconnect caps on each
non-steer wheel hub.
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disengaged position
engaged position
Genie S-40 and Genie S-45
Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
CHECKLIST D PROCEDURES
5 Manually rotate each non-steer wheel.
Result: Each non-steer wheel should rotate with
minimum effort.
6 Re-engage the drive hubs by turning over
the hub disconnect caps. Rotate each wheel to
check for engagement. Lift the machine and
remove the jack stands.
Collision hazard. Failure to
re-engage the drive hubs may
cause death or serious injury and
property damage.
Steer Wheels: 4WD Models
7 Chock the non-steer wheels to prevent the
machine from rolling.
8 Center a lifting jack of ample capacity
(20,000 lbs / 10,000 kg) under the drive chassis
between the steer tires.
9 Lift the wheels off the ground and then place
jack stands under the drive chassis for support.
10 Disengage the drive hubs by turning over the
drive hub disconnect caps on each
steer wheel hub.
disengaged position
engaged position
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