3 - 28 Genie TZ-50 Part No. 824982January 2016Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresChecklist D ProceduresD-1Perform Axle Maintenance -Electric and Hydraulic AxlesAxle specifi cations require that this procedurebe performed every 12 months or 12,000 miles,whichever comes fi rst.• Brake lining• Brake cylinders• Brake lines• Trailer brake wiring• Hub/Drum• Wheel bearings• Seals• Springs• HangersRequired maintenance procedures and additionalaxle information is available in the Dexter AxleOperation Maintenance Service Manual(Dexter part number LIT-001-00).Dexter Axle Operation Maintenance Service ManualGenie part number 84376D-2Check the Boom Wear PadsMaintaining the boom wear pads in good conditionis essential to safe machine operation. Wear padsare placed on boom tube surfaces to providea low friction, replaceable wear pad betweenmoving parts. Improperly shimmed wear pads orcontinued use of extremely worn wear pads mayresult in component damage and unsafe operatingconditions.Note: If the wear pads are within specification,refer to Repair Procedure 3-2, How to Shim theBoom.1 Extend the boom until the wear pads areaccessible.2 Measure the thickness of the top, side andbottom wear pads. If the wear pad is withinspecification, shim as necessary to obtain zeroclearance and zero drag.3 Extend and retract the boom through the entirerange of motion to check for tight spots thatmay cause binding or scraping of the boom.Note: Always maintain squareness between theouter and innerboom tubes.Boom wear pad specificationsWear pad thickness, minimum 7 / 16 inch11 mm