4 - 10 Genie S-60 & Genie S-65 Part No. 48412Service Manual - Second EditionSection 4 - Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresA-15Replace 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 ofelapsed machine hours against the hours notedon the oil filter will allow the inspector to anticipateand perform oil and filter changes at the 100 hourinterval.Perform this procedure afterwarming the engine to normaloperating temperature.Beware of hot engine parts and oil.Contact with hot engine oil and/orengine parts may cause severeburns.1 Remove the oil filler cap located on thevalve cover.2 Place a suitable container under the enginepivot plate directly below the oil pan drain plug.a engine pivot plateb pivot plate retaining boltsc oil drain hose3 Remove the plug from the oil pan and allow allof the oil from the engine to drain into a suitablecontainer. See capacity specifications below.4 Install the plug into the oil pan.5 Remove the 2 engine pivot plate retaining boltsfrom under the engine pivot plate. Swing theengine pivot plate away from the machine toaccess the oil filter.6 Use an oil filter wrench and remove the filter.7 Apply a thin layer of oil to the new oil filtergasket (Genie part no. 28656). Then install thefilter and tighten it securely by hand.8 Use a permanent ink marker to write the dateand number of hours from the hour meter onthe oil filter.9 Fill the engine with new oil per specificationsand install the filler cap. See capacityspecifications below.10 Start the engine from the ground controls.Allow the engine to run for 30 seconds, thenturn the engine off.a b c bTABLE A PROCEDURES800-610-4101ActionRental.com
