4 - 6 Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 Part No. 34032Service Manual - First EditionSection 4 - Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresTABLE A PROCEDURESA-12Test the Auxiliary PowerOperationDetection of auxiliary power system malfunctionsis essential for safe machine operation. An unsafeworking condition exists if the auxiliary poweredfunctions do not operate in the event of a mainpower loss. When operating the machine onengine power, selecting auxiliary power will stopthe engine immediately. Auxiliary power isdesigned for short term emergency use only,and excessive use will result in battery drainand component damage.1 Turn the key switch to ground control and pullout the Emergency Stop button to the ONposition.2 Simultaneously hold the auxiliary power switchON while activating the following functionsthrough a partial cycle:· jib boom up/down (S-85 models)· boom up/down· extend and retract· turntable rotate right/leftResult: Each function should operate smoothly.A-11Test the Platform andGround ControlsTesting the machine functions and the EmergencyStop buttons for malfunctions is essential for safemachine operation. An unsafe working conditionexists if any function fails to operate properly oreither Emergency Stop button fails to stop all themachine functions and shut off the engine. Eachfunction should activate, operate smoothly and befree of hesitation, jerking and unusual noise.1 Start the engine from the ground controls, andthen extend the axles.2 Operate each machine function through a fullcycle.Result: All machine functions should operatesmoothly.3 Push in the Emergency Stop button to the OFFposition.Result: No function should operate, the engineshould stop.Deutz Diesel models:All functions should stopimmediately. The engine willshut off after 2 to 3 seconds.4 Start the engine from the platform controls, andthen operate each machine function through afull cycle.Result: All machine functions should operatesmoothly.5 Push in the Emergency Stop button to the OFFposition.Result: No function should operate, the engineshould stop.As a safety feature, selectingand operating the groundcontrols will override theplatform controls, includingthe Emergency Stop button.
