Genie GTH-842, GTH-844, GTH-644 manual Maintenance and Repair

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ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

1.Practice safe maintenance procedures. Perform all maintenance and repairs in accordance with instructions provided by the manufacturer in the manuals. Also heed the warnings on the placards and decals on the machine.

2.Always use supports and braces when working on, under or around the machine or forks.

3.Shut off the engine and lockout the machine while working on the machine unless instructions specifically require the engine to be running.

4.Always make sure the machine is stationary prior to performing adjustments or lubrication.

5.Replace all shields and guards after performing service.

6.Always use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks.

7.When performing work on the hydraulic system:

i.Lower the boom to horizontal.

ii.Support the boom with supports or braces.

iii.Shut down the engine.

iv.Relieve all pressure before disconnecting lines.

v.Ensure all connections are tight before applying pressure.

vi.Repair or replace any damaged line, hose or fitting before applying pressure.

8.Always have tires serviced and mounted by a qualified person with the proper tools and guards.

9.Always use an inflation cage during tire inflation.

10.Only perform welding on the machine with approval from the manufacturer.

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Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Section Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Table of Contents Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Introduction Standards and Symbols StandardsSafety Training and KnowledgeOperators Responsibilities Managements Responsibilities Maintenance and Repair Operation Safety Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Section General Safety General Safety Operator General Safety ProceduresSafety Alert Symbol Accident PreventionHand Holds and Steps Welding PrecautionsRefueling Service Tires Safely Hydraulic SafetyFluids Under Pressure Boom Safety Practice Safe MaintenanceUSE Seat Belt Avoid Electrical Power Lines Jump Starting Jump StartingProper Load Chart USE Letter Visible 8000 lbs General Safety Section Controls and Instruments Controls and Instruments Controls and Instruments Operators CompartmentJoystick Control Functions Joystick Control Functions Button Pushed Service Brakes LOW Service Brake Pressure LightParking Brake Frame Sway Control Gauges Hydraulic Pump Destroke ButtonSteering TransmissionFront Axle Differential Lock Controls and Instruments Section Operation Operation Operation and Safety Guidelines OperationBefore Starting the Engine Starting the Engine Operation Before Operating the Forklift Operation Operation Operation Transporting a Load Operation Placing a Load Operation GTH-644, GTH-842, GTH-844 Operation Section Maintenance Procedures Maintenance Procedures General Safety Practices Before ServicingFluid Under Pressure Daily Maintenance ScheduledmaintenanceCheck Hydraulic OIL Level Section Material Safety Data Material Safety Data Material Safety Data Material Safety Data Sheets MsdsCalifornia Proposition 65 Warnings California