4 - 24 Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 Part No. 34032Service Manual - First EditionSection 4 - Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresTABLE B PROCEDURESB-23Test the Drive Speed- Stowed PositionProper drive function movement is essential tosafe machine operation. The drive function shouldrespond quickly and smoothly to operator control.Drive performance should also be free ofhesitation, jerking and unusual noise over theentire proportionally controlled speed range.Select a test area that is firm,level and free of obstructions.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 control switch tofoot switch activated high idle (rabbit and footswitch), then lower the boom into the stowedposition.4 Choose a point on the machine; i.e., contactpatch of a tire, as a visual reference for usewhen crossing the start and finish lines.5 Bring the machine to top drive speed beforereaching the start line. Begin timing when yourreference point on the machine crosses thestart line.6 Continue at full speed and note the time whenthe machine reference point crosses the finishline.Drive speed:stowed position 2WD 4WDGasoline/LPG models 40 ft/7.2 sec 40 ft/8.8 sec12.2 m/7.2 sec 12.2 m/8.8 secDeutz Diesel models 40 ft/8.3 sec 40 ft/9.1 sec12.2 m/8.3 sec 12.2 m/9.1 secB-24Test the Alarm Package- Optional EquipmentThe alarm package includes:· travel alarm· descent alarm· flashing beaconAlarms and a beacon are installed to alertoperators and ground personnel of machineproximity and motion. The alarm package isinstalled on the turntable covers.The alarms and beacon willoperate with the enginerunning or not running.1 At the ground controls, pull out the EmergencyStop button to the ON position and turn the keyswitch to ground control.Result: The flashing beacon should be on andflashing.2 Move the boom switch to the DOWN position,hold for a moment and then release it.Result: The descent alarm should sound whenthe switch is held down.3 Turn the key switch to platform control.4 At the platform controls pull out the EmergencyStop button to the ON position.Result: The flashing beacon should be onand flashing.5 Press down the foot switch. Move the boomcontrol handle to the DOWN position, hold for amoment and then release it.
