July 2019 Service and Repair Manual
Platform Components
Part No. 1286829GT S-40 XC • S-45 XC • S-40 TraX • S-45 TraX 39
the platform, as far away from the operator
controls as possible, as shown in Illustration 1.
Illustration 1
11 Now continue to follow the prompts to accept
the weight.
12 The calibration is now complete.
13 Exit the Service Mode
Confirm the setting:
14 Lift the test weight off the platform floor using a
suitable lifting device.
15 Start the engine from the ground control.
16 Place a 1,000 lb / 454 kg test weight and an
additional 50 lbs / 23 kg on the platform floor
using a suitable lifting device. Place the weight
near the center entry point of the platform, as
far away from the operator controls as
possible, as shown in Illustration 1
Result: The alarm should be sounding. The
platform overload indicator light should be
flashing at the platform controls and platform
overload should be displayed on the LCD
screen at the ground controls. The engine
should shut down.
Note: There may be a 2 second delay before the
overload indicator lights flash and the alarm
sounds.
17 Test all machine functions from the ground
controls.
Result: All ground control functions should not
operate. The engine should not start or run.
There should be limited APU functionality. The
primary boom up/extend or jib extend should
not operate.
Remove the weight from the platform.
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