February 2017 Service ManualChecklist B ProceduresPart No. 1259369GT S-80 • S-85 • S-80X 35B-7Confirm the Proper BrakeConfigurationGenie specifications require that this procedure beperformed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichevercomes first.Proper brake configuration is essential to safeoperation and good machine performance.Hydrostatic brakes and hydraulically-released,spring-applied individual wheel brakes can appearto operate normally when they are actually not fullyoperational.1 Check each drive hub disconnect cap to besure it is in the engaged position.1 brake disengaged position2 brake engaged positionB-8Inspect the Tires, Wheels andLug Nut TorqueGenie specifications require that this procedure beperformed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichevercomes first.Maintaining the tires and wheels, including properwheel fastener torque, is essential to safeoperation and good performance. Tire and/orwheel failure could result in a machine tip-over.Component damage may also result if problemsare not discovered and repaired in a timely fashion.Bodily injury hazard. Anover-inflated tire can explodeand could cause death or seriousinjury.Tip-over hazard. Do not usetemporary flat tire repairproducts.Note: The tires on some machines are foam-filledand do not need air added to them.1 Check all tire treads and sidewalls for cuts,cracks, punctures and unusual wear.2 Check each wheel for damage, bends andcracked welds.3 Check each lug nut for proper torque. Refer toSpecifications, Machine Specifications.4 Check the pressure in each air-filled tire.
