SAFETY NOTICE 120016
Date: December 6, 2012
Models and Serial Numbers Affected: Z-80: Z8008-2064 to Z8008-2113
Subject: Secondary Lift Cylinder Replacement
Issue:
- Genie has received a report of a failed secondary lift cylinder on one of the machines listed above.
- Genie has determined that all affected cylinders must be replaced. If the affected cylinder fails, the platform can fall.
Action Required:
This safety notice requires the immediate removal from service, and inspection of the secondary lift cylinder installed on the machines listed above. Affected cylinders have the
date code starting with D8A052 to D8A061. Machines may only be put back into service after this safety notice is completed.
1. Locate and remove all of the machines listed above from service.
2. With the boom in the stowed position and engine off, open the engine cover.
3. Locate the secondary lift cylinder counterbalance manifold. Note: This is visible through the side plate between the battery and function pump.
4. Locate and record the date code stamped on the manifold.
- If the date code is within the range D8A052 to D8A061, immediately remove the machine from service. Continue to step 5.
- If the date code is outside of the range D8A052 to D8A061, the cylinder installed on your machine is not affected, fill out the “Cylinder Inspection Completion Form” and return to Terex AWP Warranty department. Continue to step 7.
Inspection of the cylinder must take place as soon as possible but no later than 14 days from receipt of this notice.
5. Contact Genie’s service department at 1-800-536-1800 ext 8531 to schedule shipment of the replacement cylinder.
6. Installation of the replacement cylinder must take place as soon as possible but no later than 30 days from receipt of the kit.
Note: The affected cylinder must be returned to Genie. Warranty claims will be processed upon receipt of the affected cylinder.
7. Fill out the completion form attached in the installation instructions and return to Terex AWP Warranty department to indicate that this safety notice has been completed.
8. Return the machine to service.
