3 - 24 Z-45/25 Bi-Energy • Z-45/25J Bi-Energy Part No. 237062September 2015Section 3 • Scheduled Maintenance ProceduresB-14Test the Drive Speed - Raised orExtended PositionProper drive function movement is essential to safemachine operation. The drive function shouldrespond quickly and smoothly to operator control.Drive performance should also be free ofhesitation, jerking and unusual noise over theentire proportionally controlled speed range.Note: Select a test area that is firm, level and freeof obstructions.1 Create start and finish lines by marking two lineson the ground 40 feet / 12.2 m apart.2 Raise the platform more than 5 feet / 1.5 m.3 Choose a point on the machine; i.e., contactpatch of a tire, as a visual reference for usewhen crossing the start and finish lines.4 Bring the machine to maximum drive speedbefore reaching the start line. Begin timingwhen your reference point on the machinecrosses the start line.5 Continue at full speed and note the time whenthe machine reference point passes over thefinish line. Refer to Section 2,Specifications.B-15Test the Alarm Package(if equipped)The alarm package includes:• Travel alarm• Descent alarm• Flashing beaconAlarms and a beacon are installed to alert operatorsand ground personnel of machine proximity andmotion. The alarm package is installed on theturntable covers.Note: The alarms and beacon will operate with theengine running or not running.1 Turn the key switch to ground control and pullout the red Emergency Stop button to the onposition at both the ground and platformcontrols.Result: The flashing beacon should be on andflashing.2 Move the function enable switch to either sideand activate the primary boom toggle switch inthe down position, hold for a moment and thenrelease it.Result: The descent alarm should sound whenthe switch is held down.CHECKLIST B PROCEDURES
