Service Manual February 2017Checklist B Procedures32 S-80 • S-85 • S-80X Part No. 1259369GTB-3Check the Exhaust SystemGenie specifications require that this procedure beperformed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichevercomes first.Maintaining the exhaust system is essential togood engine performance and service life.Operating the engine with a damaged or leakingexhaust system can cause component damageand unsafe operating conditions.Bodily injury hazard. Do notinspect while the engine isrunning. Remove the key tosecure from operation.Burn hazard. Beware of hotengine components. Contactwith hot engine componentsmay result in severe burns.To access the engine:1 Remove the engine tray retaining fastenerlocated under the engine tray. Swing theengine tray out away from the machine andsecure it from moving.Crushing hazard. Failure toinstall the fastener into theengine tray anchor hole to securethe engine tray from movingcould result in death or seriousinjury.2 Be sure that all nuts and bolts are tight.3 Inspect all welds for cracks.4 Inspect for exhaust leaks; i.e., carbon builduparound seams and joints.5 Swing the engine pivot plate in towards themachine.6 Install the bolts that were just removed into theoriginal holes to secure the engine pivot plate.Crushing hazard. Failure toinstall the bolts into the enginepivot plate to secure it frommoving could result in death orserious injury.
