3 - 8 Genie Z-45/25 Bi-Energy and Genie Z-45/25J Bi-Energy Part No. 106488July 2004Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresREV AA-3Check for Hydraulic LeaksDetecting hydraulic fluid leaks is essential tooperational safety and good machine performance.Undiscovered leaks can develop into hazardoussituations, impair machine functions and damagemachine components.1 Inspect for hydraulic oil puddles, dripping orresidue on or around the following areas:· Hydraulic tank—filter, fittings, hoses andturntable surface· Engine compartment—hydraulic power unit,auxiliary power unit, pumps, suction filter,fittings, hoses, and turntable surface· All hydraulic cylinders· All hydraulic manifolds· Z-45/25: Primary and secondary booms· Z-45/25J: Primary, secondary and jib booms· The underside of the turntable· The underside of the drive chassis· Ground area under the machineA-4Check the Generator Belts andPulleysMaintaining the generator belts and the pulleys isessential to good engine performance and servicelife. The generator will not operate properly withloose or defective belts and continued use maycause component damage.Bodily injury hazard. Do notinspect while the engineis running. Remove the key tosecure from operation.Bodily injury hazard. Beware ofhot engine components. Contactwith hot engine components maycause severe burns.Charging the batteries with theengine does not fully charge thebatteries. Periodically, use the ACbattery charger to fully charge thebatteries.1 Be sure that all fasteners and cables on thegenerator are tight.2 Be sure that the pulley mounting fasteners aretight and that the pulleys show no signs ofdamage or unusual wear.CHECKLIST A PROCEDURES
