Genie Super Tower Service Manual

September 2016 Service ManualChecklist B ProceduresPart No. 115411 Super Tower 13B-3 C heck the Winch Oper ati onB-3Check the Winch OperationGenie specifications require that this procedure beperformed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichevercomes first.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 carriage through a partial cycle andrelease the winch handles.Result: The winch should operate smoothly,free of hesitation or binding. The load shouldnot lower when the handles are released.3 Fully lower the carriage.Result: The winch should operate smoothly,free of hesitation or binding.B-4 Ins pect the C arriage Hol d-down BarB-4Inspect the Carriage Hold-downBarGenie specifications require that this procedure beperformed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichevercomes first.Detection of damage to the column hold downsystem is essential for safe machine operation. Anunsafe working condition exists if the system isdamaged and does not operate properly.1 Using proper lifting techniques, lay themachine back against a sawhorse or othersuitable support.2 Visually inspect the carriage hold-down bar fordamage.3 Check the carriage hold-down bar for smoothoperation.