B Checklist B Procedures; Inspect The Battery; Inspect The Electrical Wiring - Genie GTH-636 Service Manual

June 2007
REV B
B-1

Inspect the Battery

Note: Genie requires that this procedure be
performed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichever
comes first.
Proper battery condition is essential to good
engine performance and operational safety.
Damaged cables and connections can result in
engine component damage and hazardous
conditions.
Electrocution hazard. Contact with
hot or live circuits could result in
death or serious injury. Remove all
rings, watches and other jewelry.
Bodily injury hazard. Batteries
contain acid. Avoid spilling or
contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda
and water.
1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
2 Be sure that the battery cable connections are
free of corrosion.
Note: Adding terminal protectors and a corrosion
preventative sealant will help eliminate corrosion
on the battery terminals and cables.
3 Be sure that the battery hold-downs and cable
connections are tight.
Part No. 97487 GTH-636 • GTH-644 • GTH-842 • GTH-844 • GTH-1048 • GTH-1056
Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures
Checklist B Procedures
B-2

Inspect the Electrical Wiring

Note: Genie requires that this procedure be
performed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichever
comes first.
Maintaining electrical wiring in good condition is
essential to safe operation and good machine
performance. Failure to find and replace burnt,
chafed, corroded or pinched wires could result in
unsafe operating conditions and may cause
component damage.
1 Inspect the following areas for burnt, chafed,
corroded and loose wires:
· Inside of the operator's compartment
· Underside of the chassis
· Boom assembly
2 Inspect for a liberal coating of dielectric grease
in the following locations:
·All harness connectors
3 Start the engine and raise the boom so there is
enough room to access and remove all the
covers attached to the chassis.
Electrocution hazard. Contact with
hot or live circuits could result in
death or serious injury. Remove all
rings, watches and other jewelry.
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