3 - 24 Genie Z-60/34 Part No. 75861November 2003Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresREV ACHECKLIST B PROCEDURES2 Connect an rpm gauge to the engine, and thenstart the engine from the ground controls.Result: Low idle should be 1500 rpm.Skip to step 4 if the low idle rpm is correct.3 Loosen the low idle lock nut, then turn the lowidle adjustment screw clockwise to increase therpm or counterclockwise to decrease the rpm.Tighten the low idle lock nut and recheck therpm.a solenoid bootb high idle adjustment nutc yoke lock nutd yokee low idle adjustment screwf low idle lock nutfec dbaB-10Check and Adjust theEngine RPM - Ford and DeutzModelsMaintaining the engine rpm at the proper setting forboth low and high idle is essential to good engineperformance and service life. The machine will notoperate properly if the rpm is incorrect andcontinued use may cause component damage.Ford models:The engine rpm is controlled by theECM and can only be adjusted byre-programming the ECM. If rpmadjustment or service is required,please contact Genie IndustriesService Department OR your localFord dealer.Deutz models:This procedure will require twopeople.1 Remove the two engine pivot plate retainingbolts. Swing the engine pivot plate out awayfrom the machine and secure it from moving.Crushing hazard. Failure to securethe engine pivot plate from movingcould result in death or seriousinjury.
