Genie AWP 114002 - Manual (Page 15)

Operator’s Manual Third Edition • Fourth Printing
Part No. 114002 Genie AWP Super Series 13
MAINTENANCE
Check the Hydraulic Oil Level
Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level is
essential to machine operation. Improper hydraulic
oil levels can damage hydraulic components. Daily
checks allow the inspector to identify changes in oil
level that might indicate the presence of hydraulic
system problems.
1 Be sure the platform is fully lowered.
2 Check the sight gauge on the side of the
hydraulic reservoir.
Result: The hydraulic oil level should be visible
in the middle of the sight gauge. Do not overfill.
Hydraulic oil specifications
Hydraulic oil type Chevron Rykon
Premium MV equivalent
Check the Tire Pressure - RT
Base Models
It is essential to maintain proper pressure in all air-
filled tires. Improperly inflated tires can affect
machine handling.
1 Check each tire with an air pressure gauge. Add
air as needed. The proper air pressure is
stamped on the tire.
Check the Air Line Lubricator Oil
Level - Air Models
Maintaining the proper oil level in the lubricator
canister is essential to safe operation and good
machine performance. Failure to keep the lubricator
canister at the proper oil level could result in unsafe
operating conditions and possible component
damage.
1 Be sure the platform is fully lowered.
2 Inspect the lubricator canister for the proper oil
level.
Result: The oil level must be within 1 / 2 inch /
12.7 mm from the top of the lubricator canister.
3 To add oil, remove the oil lubricator canister
from the lubricator base and fill with oil. Install
the canister back onto the lubricator base.
Oil Specifications
Oil Type 10W automotive engine oil