4 - 6 Genie GS-1530 & Genie GS-1930 Part No. 39528Service Manual - First EditionSection 4 - Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresA-8Test the Tilt SensorPerform this test from the groundwith the platform controls. Do notstand in the platform.1 Fully lower the platform.2 Place a 2x4 block or similar piece of woodunder both wheels on one side and drive themachine up onto them.3 Raise the platform.Result: When the platform is raised 7 feet(2.1 meters) from the ground, an alarm shouldsound.4 Lower the platform and remove both pieces ofwood.A-9Test the Pothole GuardsThe pothole guards shouldautomatically deploy when theplatform is raised. The potholeguards activate two limit switcheswhich control the machine drivespeed. If the pothole guards donot deploy and the platform israised above 6 feet (1.8 meters),an alarm sounds and the machinewill not drive.1 Raise the platform.Result: When the platform is raised 4 feet(1.2 meters) from the ground, the pothole guardsshould deploy.2 Press on the pothole guards on one side, andthen the other.Result: The pothole guards should not move.3 Lower the platform.Result: The pothole guards should return to thestowed position.4 Place a 2x4 block or similar piece of wood underthe pothole guard. Raise the platform.Result: When the platform is raisedapproximately 7 to 8 feet (2.1 to 2.4 meters),an alarm should sound and the drive functionshould not work.5 Lower the platform and remove the 2x4 block.TABLE A PROCEDURES
