Genie 360 TH10K Series User manual

TECH TIPS
Service Call:
Tools Needed:
Model:
Parking Brake Adjustment
(rev 3 & rev 4 ten k`s)
13 mm wrench
9/16 wrench
Blue locktight
ALL TH10K-GTH10K

Tech Tips Safety Rules
Danger
Failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in
the appropriate Operator's Manual and Service
Manual for your machine will result in death or
serious injury. Many of the hazards identified in
the operator’s manual are also safety hazards
when maintenance and repair procedures are
performed.
Do Not Perform Maintenance Unless:
¾You are trained and qualified to perform
maintenance on this machine.
¾You read, understand and obey:
omanufacturer’s instructions and safety
rules
oemployer’s safety rules and worksite
regulations
oapplicable governmental regulations
¾You have the appropriate tools, lifting
equipment and a suitable workshop.
The information contained in this tech tip is a
supplement to the service manual. Consult the
appropriate service manual of your machine for
safety rules and hazards.

TECH TIPS
Step 1
Park the unit on level ground, chock the rear tires, deploy the
stabilizers, lower the carriage or attachment to the ground, and
steer the front axle all the way to the right.
Step 2
Locate the brake adjusters on the front axle.
Note:
The cab side adjuster is on the back side of the axle.
The chassis side adjuster is on the front side of the axle.

TECH TIPS
Remove the 10mm retaining bolt (13mm wrench) and the
adjuster lock clip.
Note:
If the bolt or clip is bent, broken, or missing you will need to
order the following part numbers:
7-229-866 o-ring
7-229-867 lock plate
7-229-868 bolt
Step 4
Start the unit and release the parking brake.
DANGER: Crush Hazard
The next steps require you to work under the machine while it
is running and with the parking brake off. Proceed cautiously
and be sure the unit has been secured as described in step
one. Death or Serious Injury can result from this machine
moving or rolling when left unattended.
Step 3

TECH TIPS
Add blue locktite to the threads of the lock clip bolts.
Reinstall the lock clips and bolts onto the adjusters and torque
to 15 ft lbs.
Step 6
Turn the square headed adjusting bolts (9/16 wrench) counter-
clockwise until a slight torque is felt (both sides). This step will
take multiple revolutions before torque is felt.
Once torque is felt turn the square headed adjusting bolt (9/16
wrench) clockwise 3 full turns and 3 sides (3 3/4 turns).
Step 5

TECH TIPS
Return the unit to service.
Step 8
Test the parking brake operation:
With the engine running, set the parking brake and try to
manually turn either front tire. If the tire will not turn, retract
the stabilizers, remove the wheel chocks, and return the unit to
service.
Note:
If the parking brake still does not hold, repeat the adjustment
procedure. For further assistance contact the technical
service department at 1-866-684-1457.
Step 7