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Genie XC, HF and J boom lifts (S-60 XC, S-80 XC, S-85 XC, S-80 HF, S-85 HF, S-60 J, S-80 J)

Genie error code 61-19 — Steer Joystick — Joystick held at startup.

Message on the display: Steer Joystick — Joystick held at startup.

Code 61-19 occurs in machines: Genie S-60 XC, S-80 XC, S-85 XC, S-80 HF, S-85 HF.

warning / function limited

The Genie display shows code 61-19 with the message “Steer Joystick — Joystick held at startup”. It is a warning: some functions of the machine may be limited until the cause has been removed.

Effect on the machine: Drive and steer functions will not operate.

Possible causes

  • Circuit C159STD or C159STA voltage was not within the startup voltage range of 2.5 V +/- 0.2 V.

What you can do

Switch the machine off with the emergency stop and switch it on again. If the code comes back, do not use the machine and call service.

Solution from the manual

circuit is at 2. 5V +/- 0.2 V at startup and does not go above 4.5 V or below 0.5 V when fully stroked in each direction. * Replace joystick if voltage check fails.

Source: Genie Service and Repair Manuals (Part No. 1316494, 1315679, 1288652, 1280490, 1285305, 1285307), Fault Codes section.

The descriptions are quoted from the manufacturer's service documentation and are for guidance only. Clearing codes, calibrations and repairs are carried out by a qualified service technician according to the manual for the specific serial number. A machine with an active blocking code must not be used until the cause has been removed.

Does code 61-19 not go away?

RK Rental services Genie lifts at our workshop or on site at the customer's premises (construction site, factory, warehouse). We read the code, remove the cause and select the parts by serial number.

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