Part No. 122985 S-80 • S-85 • S-80X 3 - 31Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresFebruary 2012CHECKLIST B PROCEDURESB-16Test the Fuel Select Operation -Gasoline/LPG ModelsGenie specifications require that this procedure beperformed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichevercomes first.The ability to select and switch betweengasoline and LPG fuels as needed is essential tosafe machine operation. A fuel selection can bemade whether the engine is running or not.Switching malfunctions and/or the failure of theengine to start and run properly in both fuelmodes and through all idle speeds can indicate fuelsystem problems that could develop into ahazardous situation.Note: Perform this test after checking the gasolineand LPG fuel levels, and warming the engine tonormal operating temperature.1 Move the fuel select toggle switch to gasolineand then move the engine idle select switch tofoot switch activated high idle (rabbit and footswitch symbol).2 Start the engine from the platform controls andallow it to run at low idle.3 Press down the foot switch to allow the engineto run at high idle.Result: The engine should start promptly andoperate smoothly in low and high idle.4 Release the foot switch and shut the engine offby pushing the red Emergency Stop button in tothe off position.5 Move the fuel select toggle switch to LPG.6 Start the engine and allow it to run at low idle.7 Press down the foot switch to allow the engineto run at high idle.Result: The engine should start promptly andoperate smoothly in low and high idle.Note: The engine may hesitate momentarily andthen continue to run on the selected fuel if the fuelsource is switched while the engine is running.
