To ensure years of safe, dependable service, only trained and authorized persons should operate and service your Genesis attachment. It is the responsibility of the product’s owner to ensure the operator is trained in the safe operation of the product and has available this manual for review.
Stability Your Genesis attachment is sized for carrier stability. However, improper operation, faulty maintenance or unauthorized modifications may cause instability. 3 Know the working ranges and capacities of the carrier to avoid tipping.
3 Slowly operate all functions to check for proper operation and to bleed air from the hydraulic system. To shut down: 3 Return your Genesis attachment to a rest position on the ground. 3 Shut off the carrier engine. 3 Work controls in all directions to relieve hydraulic pressure, per excavator manufacturer’s instructions.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. • Use your Genesis attachment only as directed in this manual. Do not use the attachment to lift and move other objects. Doing so may cause instability and tipping.
The attachment must be vertical before putting oil into it or an air lock in the regen valve may prevent the jaw from opening. Note: Genesis’ standard pin material is Induction Hardened Chrome (IHC), which is to be used for all direct pin 2 and 3 member mounting.
If you are unsure of your motor type or if a case drain is required, contact the Genesis Parts or Service Departments with the serial number of your shear. Case- drain pressures will rise during cold weather operation.
HYDRAULIC START-UP Genesis attachments are designed to operate under full excavator pressure or up to 5500 PSI. Due to these high pressures, it is important that air is bled from the attachment cylinder after installation. Failure to follow these procedures could result in cylinder seal damage and/or excavator hydraulic system damage.
Do not exceed bolt torque specifications. See the Genesis Fastener Manual. Do not weld on structural components without consulting Genesis. Doing so may cause structural failure and void the warranty. Do not work on the attachment before ensuring it will not move. Completely lower the boom to the ground or a rest position and relieve hydraulic pressure.
Performing scheduled maintenance will promote safe, reliable operation of your attachment. Use maintenance procedures described in this manual. If you are not able to safely and competently perform these procedures, have a Genesis dealer perform them. NOTICE Extreme operating conditions may require shortened maintenance intervals.
Line 3 11/2” wear - replace, if all points are worn on flippable teeth See the following page for part numbers and contact your local Genesis dealer or the Genesis Parts Department to order. At the end of each shift, check the condition of pulverizing teeth. Replace any broken bolts, and retorque loose bolts when cool.
9102985 290 & 390 9102930 9103745 9104041 Hard-Surfacing Teeth When building-up and/or hard-surfacing concrete crushing teeth, Genesis recommends keeping hard-surfacing a minimum of 1.00 inch away from the tooth profile root. Hard-surfacing permitted No hard-surfacing 1 Inch 1 Inch Hard-surfacing in the red areas can lead to premature tooth failure.
Rotate blades to use all four cutting edges. Always use Genesis-approved blades. Blades that do not meet Genesis specifications can cause major problems, and using them may void the warranty.
Blade Gap After each blade rotation, shim lower blades to keep the gap within a range of 0.010” to 0.020”. Do not shim the upper blades. Use only Genesis shim kits. Blade Gap Measuring Procedure Slowly close jaws until blades begin to bypass. Stop the jaw and check the gap with a feeler gauge.
Attachment may be partially stuck in regen mode; follow adjustment procedure Low power If speed is good with low power, internal seals on logix cartridge may need to be replaced Possible cylinder, swivel or regen bypass (contact Genesis Service Department for procedures) Slow jaw open with...
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Attachment not kicking out of regeneration or kicking out at too high a pressure range - see Regeneration Valve section of manual Attachment swivel or cylinder is bypassing - contact Genesis Service Department for procedures to check for bypass Excessive blade gaps - shim to specs given in Cutting Blade section of manual...
Digital pictures are very helpful for diagnosing problems and recommending repairs. Contact the Genesis Service Department before making alterations, changes or repairs to any component that is going to be considered for warranty. Not doing so will void all Genesis warranty consideration.
Items shipped without an RGA may be returned to sender. Warranty Returns All parts returned to Genesis for warranty consideration must be returned with a completed RGA (Return Goods Authorization) provided by the Genesis Service Department. The form needs to be completed in its entirety, including any additional information requested by the Service Department.
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