Lubricate The Boom; Perform Engine Maintenance - All Models - Genie GTH-1048 Service Manual

March 2016
A-4 Lubric ate the Boom
A-4

Lubricate the Boom

Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 8 hours or daily, whichever
comes first.
Greasing the specified locations is essential for
good machine performance and service life.
Operating the machine with little or no grease may
cause the machine to perform poorly and
continued use may cause component damage.
1 Fully extend and raise the boom, then retract
the boom, checking to insure it operates
smoothly. There should be a light film of
lubricant on wear pad contact surfaces.
Result: Boom operates smoothly and a thin
film of lubricant is visible. Proceed to step 5.
Result: Boom does not extend or retract
smoothly and no lubricant is visible on wear
pad contact surfaces. Proceed to step 2.
2 Apply a thin layer of grease to the underside
of the number 3 boom tube where it makes
contact with the number 2 boom tube lower
wear pads.
3 Apply a thin layer of grease to the underside
of the number 2 boom tube where it makes
contact with the number 1 boom tube lower
wear pads.
4 Lubricate the top and side boom tube wear
pads.
5 Return the boom to the stowed position.
Grease specification
EP NLGI 2 (lithium based) or equivalent
Lube-A-Boom grease, 7 lb pail
(recommended)
Genie part number
Chevron Ultra-Duty EP 2 grease (alternate)
Part No. 123701
Checklist A Procedures
A-5 Per form Engi ne M ai ntenance - All M odels
A-5
Perform Engine Maintenance - All
Models
Engine specifications require that this procedure
be performed daily or every 8 hours, whichever
comes first.
• Engine oil level - check
• Coolant level - check/add
• Fuel system filter/water separator - drain
• Engine tightness - check or leaks
• Exhaust system - check for leaks
Required maintenance procedures and additional
engine information is available in the Perkins
1100D Operation and Maintenance Manual OR the
John Deere 4045HF485 Operator's Manual.
Perkins 1100D Operation and Maintenance Manual
Genie part number
John Deere 4045HF485 Operator's Manual
Genie part number
110147
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