4 - 12 Genie S-60 & Genie S-65 Part No. 65196Third Edition • First PrintingSection 4 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresTABLE A PROCEDURESA-11Test the Platform andGround ControlsTesting the machine functions and the EmergencyStop buttons for malfunctions is essential for safemachine operation. An unsafe working conditionexists if any function fails to operate properly oreither Emergency Stop button fails to stop all themachine functions and shut off the engine. Eachfunction should activate, operate smoothly and befree of hesitation, jerking and unusual noise.1 Pull out the Emergency Stop button at theground controls to the ON position.2 Start the engine from the ground controls.3 Do not hold the function enable switch to eitherside. Attempt to activate each boom andplatform function toggle switch.Result: All boom and platform functions shouldnot operate.4 Hold the function enable switch to either sideand activate each boom and platform functiontoggle switch.Result: All boom and platform functions shouldoperate through a full cycle. Descent alarm (ifequipped) should sound while the boom islowering.5 Push in the Emergency Stop button to the OFFposition.Result: No function should operate, the engineshould stop.Machines equipped with PlatformLevel Control Disable Function:The platform level toggle switchwill not operate when the boom israised or extended past the drivespeed limit switches.Diesel models: All functionsshould stop immediately. Theengine will shut off after 2 to 3seconds.6 Start the engine from the platform controls.7 Do not press down on the foot switch.8 Attempt to operate all machine functions.Result: All machine functions should notoperate.9 Press down the foot switch and activate eachmachine function.Result: All machine functions should operatethrough a full cycle.10 Push in the Emergency Stop button to the OFFposition at the platform controls.Result: No function should operate, the engineshould stop.As a safety feature, selectingand operating the groundcontrols will override theplatform controls, includingthe Emergency Stop switch.Diesel models:All functions should stopimmediately. The engine willshut off after 2 to 3 seconds.
