February 2017 Service ManualChecklist B ProceduresPart No. 1259369GT S-80 • S-85 • S-80X 41B-16Test the Drive Speed – StowedPositionGenie specifications require that this procedure beperformed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichevercomes first.Proper drive function is essential to safe machineoperation. The drive function should respondquickly and smoothly to operator control. Driveperformance should also be free of hesitation,jerking and unusual noise over the entireproportionally controlled speed range.Note: Selecta test area that is firm, level and free ofobstructions.Note: Perform this procedure with the boom in thestowed position.1 Create start and finish lines by marking twolines on the ground 40 feet / 12.2 m apart.2 Start the engine from the platform controls.3 Move the engine idle select switch to footswitch activated high idle (rabbit and footswitch symbol).4 Lower the boom to the stowed position.5 Choose a point on the machine (i.e., contactpatch of a tire) as a visual reference for usewhen crossing the start and finish lines.6 Bring the machine to top drive speed beforereaching the start line. Begin timing when yourreference point on the machine crosses thestart line.7 Continue at full speed and note the time whenthe machine reference point crosses the finishline. Refer to Specifications, PerformanceSpecifications.Note: To adjust the speed, refer to RepairProcedure, How to Adjust the Joystick Max-outSetting.B-17Test the Drive Speed – Raised orExtended PositionGenie specifications require that this procedure beperformed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichevercomes first.Proper drive function is essential to safe machineoperation. The drive function should respondquickly and smoothly to operator control. Driveperformance should also be free of hesitation,jerking and unusual noise over the entireproportionally controlled speed range.Note: Selecta test area that is firm, level and free ofobstructions.1 Create start and finish lines by marking twolines on the ground 40 feet / 12.2 m apart.2 Start the engine from the platform controls.3 Move the engine idle select toggle switch tofoot switch activated high idle (rabbit and footswitch symbol).4 Press down the foot switch and raise the boom10° above horizontal.5 Choose a point on the machine (i.e. contactpatch of a tire), as a visual reference for usewhen crossing the start and finish lines.6 Bring the machine to top drive speed beforereaching the start line. Begin timing when yourreference point on the machine crosses thestart line.
