September 2016 Service ManualChecklist B ProceduresPart No. 115429 Super Straddle 13Checklist B Procedur esB-1 Ins pect All W eldsB-1Inspect All WeldsGenie specifications require that this procedure beperformed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichevercomes first.Weld inspections are essential to safe machineoperation and good machine performance. Failureto locate and repair damage may result in anunsafe operating condition.1 Visually inspect the welds in the followinglocations:• Winch mounting plate• Loading wheels• Straddle frame/end frames• Ladder• Outrigger socketsB-2 C heck the Winch Oper ati onB-2Check the Winch OperationGenie requires that this procedure be performedevery 250 hours or quarterly, whichever comesfirst.Detection of damage to the winch is essential tosafe machine operation. An unsafe workingcondition exists if the winch is damaged or notoperating correctly. A daily check of the winchoperation allows the inspector to identify changesin the operating condition of the winch that mightindicate damage.1 Visually inspect all the winch components fordamage.2 Raise the straddle frame through a partialcycle and release the winch handles.Result: The winch should operatesmoothly, free of hesitation or binding. Theload should not lower when the handles arereleased.3 Fully lower the straddle frame.Result: The winch should operate smoothly,free of hesitation or binding.