Genie GS-3390 Emergency Stop, Starting the Engine, Operation From Ground, Operation From Platform

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Operator's Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Emergency Stop

Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off position at the ground controls or the platform controls to stop all machine functions and turn the engine off.

Repair any function that operates when either red Emergency Stop button is pushed in.

Starting the Engine

1At the ground controls, turn the key switch to the desired position.

2Be sure both ground and platform control red Emergency Stop buttons are pulled out to the on position.

Gasoline/LPG models

3If desired, select LPG by pushing the LPG button.

4Push the engine start button.

Diesel models

3Push and hold the glow plug button for 3 to 5 seconds.

4Push the engine start button.

All models

If the engine fails to start after 15 seconds of cranking, determine the cause and repair any malfunction. Wait 60 seconds before trying to start again.

In cold conditions, -6°C and below, warm the engine for 5 minutes before operating to prevent hydraulic system damage.

In extreme cold conditions, -18°C and below, machines should be equipped with optional cold start kits. Attempting to start the engine when temperatures are below -18°C may require the use of a booster battery.

Gasoline/LPG models: In cold conditions, -6°C and below, the machine should be started on gasoline and warmed for 2 minutes, then switched to LPG. Warm engines can be started on LPG.

Operation From Ground

1Turn the key switch to ground control.

2Pull out the platform and ground red Emergency Stop buttons to the on position.

3Start the engine.

To Position Platform

1 Push and hold the lift function enable button.

2 Activate the up function or the down function.

Drive and steer functions are not available from the ground controls.

Engine Idle Select

Select the engine idle (rpm) by pressing the idle select button. There are three settings for engine idle.

·Indicator light off: low idle

·Indicator light blinking: high idle activated by any function enable button

·Indicator light on: high idle

Operation From Platform

1Turn the key switch to platform control.

2Pull out the platform and ground red Emergency Stop buttons to the on position.

3Start the engine.

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