REV BSection 3 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresJune 2007Part No. 97487 GTH-636 • GTH-644 • GTH-842 • GTH-844 • GTH-1048 • GTH-1056 3 - 17B-1Inspect the BatteryNote: Genie requires that this procedure beperformed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichevercomes first.Proper battery condition is essential to goodengine performance and operational safety.Damaged cables and connections can result inengine component damage and hazardousconditions.Electrocution hazard. Contact withhot or live circuits could result indeath or serious injury. Remove allrings, watches and other jewelry.Bodily injury hazard. Batteriescontain acid. Avoid spilling orcontacting battery acid. Neutralizebattery acid spills with baking sodaand water.1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.2 Be sure that the battery cable connections arefree of corrosion.Note: Adding terminal protectors and a corrosionpreventative sealant will help eliminate corrosionon the battery terminals and cables.3 Be sure that the battery hold-downs and cableconnections are tight.B-2Inspect the Electrical WiringNote: Genie requires that this procedure beperformed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichevercomes first.Maintaining electrical wiring in good condition isessential to safe operation and good machineperformance. Failure to find and replace burnt,chafed, corroded or pinched wires could result inunsafe operating conditions and may causecomponent damage.Electrocution hazard. Contact withhot or live circuits could result indeath or serious injury. Remove allrings, watches and other jewelry.1 Inspect the following areas for burnt, chafed,corroded and loose wires:· Inside of the operator's compartment· Underside of the chassis· Boom assembly2 Inspect for a liberal coating of dielectric greasein the following locations:·All harness connectors3 Start the engine and raise the boom so there isenough room to access and remove all thecovers attached to the chassis.Checklist B Procedures
