3 - 12 Genie GS-2046 and GS-2646 and GS-3246 Part No. 72972September 2006Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresREV CB-6Test the Drive BrakesProper brake action is essential to safe machineoperation. The drive brake function should operatesmoothly, free of hesitation, jerking and unusualnoise. Hydraulically-released individual wheelbrakes can appear to operate normally when notfully operational.Perform this procedure with themachine on a flat, level surfacethat is free of obstructions.Be sure the platform extensiondeck is fully retracted and theplatform is in the stowed position.1 Mark a test line on the ground for reference.2 Turn the key switch to platform control and pullout the Emergency Stop button to the onposition at both the ground and platformcontrols.2 Lower the platform to the stowed position.3 Models with drive function select button:Press the drive function select button. Refer toIllustration 1.®StopaIllustration 1a drive function select button BN85 Choose a point on the machine; i.e., contactpatch of a tire, as a visual reference for usewhen crossing the test line.6 Bring the machine to full drive speed beforereaching the test line. Release the functionenable switch or the joystick on the platformcontrols when your reference point on themachine crosses the test line.7 Measure the distance between the test lineand your machine reference point. Refer toSection 2,Specifications.Result: The machine stops within the specifiedbraking distance. No action required.Result: The machine does not stop within thespecified braking distance. Proceed to step 8and determine if the machine is equipped witha dynamic braking valve.The brakes must be able to holdthe machine on any slope it isable to climb.8 Disconnect the battery pack from the machine.Electrocution hazard. Contactwith electrically charged circuitscould result in death or seriousinjury. Remove all rings, watchesand other jewelry.9 Locate the drive forward/reverse valve on thefunction manifold. Refer to Illustrations 2.CHECKLIST B PROCEDURESIllustration 2a drive forward/reserve valvea800-610-4101ActionRental.com