Genie Z-45 Service And Repair Manual

Also see for Z-25: Operator's manual

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September 2016 Service and Repair ManualGeneratorPart No. 1268546GT Z®-45/25 Bi-Energy • Z®-45/25J Bi-Energy 454 Start the engine from the ground controls andmove the rpm select toggle switch to themaintained high idle position. Check thevoltage on the generator.Result: The voltage should be 54V DC.5 If the voltage reading is not 54V DC, insert asmall flat blade screwdriver into thepotentiometer located inside of the generator.Use the access hole on the back of thegenerator labeled volt adj.Component damage hazard. Besure that the screwdriver isproperly inserted into thepotentiometer or the generatorand/or voltage regulator maybecome damaged.6 Carefully adjust the potentiometer to obtain a54V DC voltage reading. Turn thepotentiometer clockwise to increase thevoltage or counterclockwise to decrease thevoltage. Do not rotate the potentiometer pastthe internal stops.Component damage hazard.The voltage regulator inside thegenerator will becomedamaged if the potentiometer isrotated past the internal stops.Note: The maximum range of motion of thepotentiometer on the voltage regulator is 280° andthe maximum allowed torque is 5 oz-in / 0.035 Nm.How to R eplac e the Voltage RegulatorHow to Replace the VoltageRegulator1 Disconnect the battery packs from themachine.Electrocution/burn hazard.Contact with electrically chargedcircuits could result in death orserious injury. Remove all rings,watches and other jewelry.2 Remove the engine pivot plate latch retainer.3 Open the engine pivot plate latch and swingthe engine out away from the machine toaccess the generator.4 Tag and disconnect the positive and negativebattery cables from the generator.5 Loosen the tension adjustment bolt on thegenerator.6 Pull the generator away from the machine andremove the belts from the generator pulley.7 Remove the generator mounting fastenersthen remove the generator from the machine.8 Remove the 3 nuts from the battery cableterminal posts.9 Remove the 3 screws that hold the plasticcover onto the generator. Carefully removethe cover.