4 - 22 Genie S-60 & Genie S-65 Part No. 65196Third Edition • First PrintingSection 4 • Scheduled Maintenance Procedures4 Remove the battery vent caps and check thespecific gravity of each battery cell with ahydrometer.Result: If any battery cell displays a specificgravity of less than 1.026, the battery must bereplaced.5 Check the battery acid level of each cell. Ifneeded, replenish with distilled water to thebottom of each battery fill tube. Do not overfill.6 Install the battery vent caps.Applying a corrosion preventativesealant will help eliminatecorrosion on the battery terminalsand cables.A-20Replace the Engine Oil andFilter - Gasoline/LPG ModelsFord engine specifications requirethat this procedure be performedevery 100 hours. Perform thisprocedure more often if dustyconditions exist or the machine issubjected to extended low idleoperation.Periodic replacement of the engine oil and filteris essential to good engine performance. Operatingthe machine with an improper oil level orneglecting periodic oil and filter changes candamage engine components. A daily check ofmachine hours against the hours noted on the oilfilter will allow the inspector to anticipate andperform oil and filter changes at the 100 hourinterval.Perform this procedure afterwarming the engine to normaloperating temperature.Bodily injury hazard. Beware ofhot engine parts and oil. Contactwith hot engine oil and/or engineparts may cause severe burns.1 Open the engine side turntable cover andremove the oil filler cap located on the valvecover.TABLE A PROCEDURES
