Terex Genie TZ-50 Service Manual

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Part No. 824982 Genie TZ-50 3 - 23January 2016 Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresChecklist C ProceduresC-1Grease the Platform OverloadMechanism (if equipped)Genie specifi cations require that this procedure beperformed every 500 hours or 6 months, whichevercomes first. Perform this procedure more often ifdusty conditions 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 fi ttings on each pivot pin ofthe platform overload assembly.2 Thoroughly pump grease into each greasefi tting.Grease type Multipurpose greaseC-2Test the Platform OverloadSystem (if equipped)Genie specifi cations require that this procedure beperformed every 500 hours or 6 months, whichevercomes first.Testing the platform overload system regularly isessential to safe machine operation. Continueduse of an improperly operating platform overloadsystem could result in the system not sensing anoverloaded platform condition. Machine stabilitycould be compromised resulting in the machinetipping over.Note: Perform this procedure with the machine ona fi rm, level surface.1 At the ground controls, extend the outriggersuntil the axle is off the ground and the machineis level.2 Release the boom hold down latch.3 Turn the key switch to platform control.4 Level the platform.5 Determine the maximum platform capacity.Refer to the machine serial plate.6 Using a suitable lifting device, place anappropriate test weight equal to that of themaximum platform capacity in the center of theplatform fl oor.Result: The platform overload indicator lightshould be off at both the ground and platformcontrols.