Test The Oscillate Axle (If Equipped); S-60 Trax And S-65 Trax - Genie S-60 TraX Service Manual

Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
CHECKLIST A PROCEDURES
A-6
Test the Oscillate Axle
(if equipped)
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed daily or every 8 hours, whichever comes
first.
Proper axle oscillation is essential to safe machine
operation. If the axle oscillation system is not
operating correctly, the stability of the machine is
compromised and it may tip over.
1 Start the engine from the platform controls.
2 Drive the right steer tire or track (if equipped) up
onto a 6 inch / 15 cm block or curb.
Result: The three remaining tires or tracks (if
equipped) should stay in firm contact with the
ground and the chassis should remain level at
all times.
3 Drive the left steer tire or track (if equipped) up
onto a 6 inch / 15 cm block or curb.
Result: The three remaining tires or tracks (if
equipped) should stay in firm contact with the
ground and the chassis should remain level at
all times.
4 Drive both steer tires or tracks (if equipped) up
onto a 6 inch / 15 cm block or curb.
Result: The non-steer tires or tracks (if
equipped) should stay in firm contact with the
ground.
Note: If the chassis does not remain level during
test, refer to Repair Procedure 7-6, How to Set Up
the Oscillate Directional Valve.
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A-7
Inspect the Track Components,

S-60 TRAX and S-65 TRAX

Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed daily or every 8 hours, whichever comes
first.
Maintaining tracks and track assembly components
is essential to safe operation and good
performance. A track assembly failure could result
in a machine tip-over. Component damage may
also result if problems are not discovered and
repaired in a timely fashion.
1 Thoroughly clean the track assembly of any dirt,
2 Inspect the following areas for damaged,
S-60 • S-65 • S-60 TRAX • S-65 TRAX
S-60 HC • S-60X • S-60XC
rocks, clay, etc.
cracked, loose or missing parts and fasteners:
• Track
• Idler wheels
• Drive sprocket and hub
• Bogey wheels
• Undercarriage
• Rotation limiter brackets attached to axles
• Track assembly fasteners
• King pin bushings
December 2013
Part No. 147753