Check And Adjust The Engine Rpm - Ford And Deutz Models - Genie S-60 TraX Service Manual

Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
CHECKLIST B PROCEDURES
B-9
Check and Adjust the
Engine RPM - Ford and Deutz
Models
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichever
comes first.
Maintaining the engine rpm at the proper setting for
both low and high idle is essential to good engine
performance and service life. The machine will not
operate properly if the rpm is incorrect and
continued use may cause component damage.
Ford models:
Note: The engine rpm is controlled by the ECM and
can only be adjusted by re-programming the ECM.
If rpm adjustment or service is required, please
contact Genie Service Department OR your local
Ford dealer.
Deutz models:
Note: This procedure will require two people.
1 Remove the engine tray retaining fastener
located under the engine tray. Swing the engine
tray out and away from the machine.
2 Install the fastener that was just removed
through the engine tray and into the engine tray
anchor hole in the turntable.
Crushing hazard. Failure to install
the fastener into the engine tray
anchor hole to secure the engine
tray from moving could result in
death or serious injury.
3 Connect a tachometer to the engine, and then
start the engine from the ground controls and
check the rpm. Refer to Section 2,
Specifications .
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Skip to step 5 if the low idle rpm is correct.
4 Loosen the low idle lock nut, then turn the low
5 Move the function enable/rpm select toggle
If high idle rpm is correct, disregard adjustment
step 6.
6 Loosen the yoke lock nut, then turn the high idle
Note: Be sure the solenoid fully retracts when
activating high idle.
7 Swing the engine back to its original position
S-60 • S-65 • S-60 TRAX • S-65 TRAX
S-60 HC • S-60X • S-60XC
idle adjustment screw clockwise to increase the
rpm or counterclockwise to decrease the rpm.
Tighten the low idle lock nut and recheck the
rpm.
a b
a solenoid boot
b high idle adjustment nut
c yoke lock nut
d yoke
e low idle adjustment screw
f low idle lock nut
switch to the high idle (rabbit symbol) position at
the ground controls and check the rpm. Refer to
Section 2, Specifications .
adjustment nut and solenoid boot
counterclockwise to increase the rpm or
clockwise to decrease the rpm. Tighten the
yoke lock nut and recheck the rpm.
and install the engine pivot plate retaining
fastener.
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