Platform Overload System, S-60, S-65, S-60 Trax And S-65 Trax (If Equipped) - Genie S-60 TraX Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
PLATFORM COMPONENTS
5 Open the bottom bleed screw on the rotator, but
do not remove it.
Bodily injury hazard. Spraying
hydraulic oil can penetrate and
burn skin. Loosen hydraulic
connections very slowly to allow
the oil pressure to dissipate
gradually. Do not allow oil to
squirt or spray.
6 Move the function enable toggle switch to either
side and hold the platform rotate toggle switch
to the right position until the platform is fully
rotated to the right. Continue holding the toggle
switch until air stops coming out of the bleed
screw. Close the bleed screw.
Crushing hazard. Keep clear of the
platform during rotation.
7 Clean up any hydraulic oil that may have spilled.
8 Rotate the platform fully in both directions and
inspect the bleed screws for leaks.
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Platform Overload System,
S-60, S-65, S-60 TRAX and
S-65 TRAX (if equipped)
How to Calibrate the Platform
Overload System
Calibration of the platform overload system is
essential to safe machine operation. Continued use
of an improperly calibrated platform overload
system could result in the system failing to sense
an overloaded platform. The stability of the
machine is compromised and it could tip over.
Note: For S-60 HC models, refer to Repair
Procedure 2-4, Platform Load Sense System,
S-60 HC.
Note: Perform this procedure with the machine on a
firm, level surface.
1 Turn the key switch to platform control. Start the
2 Determine the maximum platform capacity.
3 Remove all weight, tools and accessories from
Note: Failure to remove all weight, tools and
accessories from the platform will result in an
incorrect calibration.
4 Using a suitable lifting device, place a test
S-60 • S-65 • S-60 TRAX • S-65 TRAX
S-60 HC • S-60X • S-60XC
engine and level the platform.
Refer to the machine serial plate.
the platform.
weight equal to the maximum platform capacity
at the center of the platform floor.
December 2013
Part No. 147753