Part No. 106488 Genie Z-45/25 Bi-Energy and Genie Z-45/25J Bi-Energy 3 - 27July 2004 Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresREV A Checklist C ProceduresC-1Perform Engine MaintenanceEngine specifications require thatthis procedure be performedevery 500 hours.Proper engine maintenance, following the enginemanufacturer's maintenance schedule, is essentialto good engine performance and service life.Failure to perform the maintenance procedurescan lead to poor engine performance andcomponent damage.Required maintenance procedures and additionalengine information are available in theKubota Z482-E Operator's Manual(Kubota part number 16676-89163).Kubota Z482-E Operator's ManualGenie part number 52958To access the engine:1 Remove the engine pivot plate latch retainer.2 Open the engine pivot plate latch and swing theengine out away from the machine.C-2Grease the Platform OverloadMechanism (if equipped)Genie specifications requirethat this procedure be performedevery 500 hours or 6 months,whichever comes first. Performthis procedure more often if dustyconditions exist.Application of lubrication to the platform overloadmechanism is essential to safe machine operation.Continued use of an improperly greased platformoverload mechanism could result in the system notsensing an overloaded platform condition and willresult in component damage.1 Locate the grease fittings on each pivot pin ofthe platform overload assembly.2 Thoroughly pump grease into each greasefitting using a mulit-purpose grease.