Genie Z-34 - Manual (Page 14)

12 Genie Z-34/22 Bi-Energy Part No. 56011
Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing
Check the Batteries
Proper battery condition is essential to good engine
performance and operational safety. Improper fluid
levels or damaged cables and connections can
result in engine component damage and hazardous
conditions.
Bodily injury hazard. Batteries
contain acid. Avoid spilling or
contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking
soda and water.
Charging the batteries with the
engine does not fully charge the
batteries. Periodically, use the AC
battery charger to fully charge the
batteries.
Perform this test after fully
charging the batteries.
1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
2 Be sure that the battery cable connections are
tight and free of corrosion.
3 Be sure the battery hold-down bracket is tight.
4 Remove the battery vent caps.
5 Check the battery acid level. If needed,
replenish with distilled water to the bottom of
the battery fill tube. Do not overfill.
6 Install the vent caps.
MAINTENANCE
Check the Engine Oil Level
Maintaining the proper engine oil level is essential
to good engine performance and service life.
Operating the machine with an improper oil level
can damage engine components.
Check the oil level with the
engine off.
1 Check the oil level dipstick.
Result: The oil level should be at the
FULL
mark
on the dipstick.
2 Add oil if necessary.
Kubota Engine Z482-E
Oil viscosity requirements 10W-40
Engine oil should have properties of API classification
CC/SE, CD/SE, CC/SF or CD/SF grades. Units ship
with 10W-40 SG/CC
Check the Engine Coolant Level
Maintaining the engine coolant at the proper level
is essential to engine service life. Improper coolant
level will affect the engine's cooling capability and
damage engine components. Daily checks will
allow the inspector to identify changes in coolant
level that might indicate cooling system problems.
1 Check the fluid level in the coolant recovery
tank. Add fluid as needed.
Result: The fluid level should be at the
FULL
mark.