Test The Slow Drive Speed - Genie GR-12 Service Manual

November 2005
REV B
B-14

Test the Slow Drive Speed

Proper drive functions are essential to safe
machine operation. The drive function should
respond quickly and smoothly to operator control.
Drive performance should also be free of
hesitation, jerking and unusual noise over the
entire proportionally controlled speed range.
Perform this procedure with the
machine on a firm, level surface
that is free of obstructions.
1 Create start and finish lines by marking two
lines on the ground 40 feet / 12.2 m apart.
2 Turn the key switch to platform control and pull
out the red Emergency Stop button to the on
position at both the ground and platform
controls.
3 Lower the platform to the stowed position.
4 Press the slow speed select button.
5 Choose a point on the machine; i.e., contact
patch of a tire, as a visual reference for use
when crossing the start and finish lines.
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6 Bring the machine to top drive speed before
reaching the start line. Begin timing when your
reference point on the machine crosses the
start line.
7 Continue at full speed and note the time when
your reference point on the machine passes
over the finish line. Refer to Section 2,
Specifications.
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