Genie GTH-842, GTH-844, GTH-644 manual Starting the Engine

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OPERATION

STARTING THE ENGINE

DANGER

Any problems discovered in the steps prior to "BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE" should be corrected before the machine is started.

DANGER

NEVER attempt to start the machine without being seated in the operator's compartment, the parking brake switch (B) toggled forward in the on position and the transmission control (C) in the neutral position. Attempting to start the machine from outside the operator's compartment may result in property damage, serious injury or death.

DANGER

If the machine should start with the transmission control lever

(C)in gear, stop operation at once or property damage, serious injury or death may occur. Have a qualified service technician repair the machine.

C

B D

Insert the ignition key in the ignition switch (D). Rotate the key clockwise until the engine starts. Release the key when the engine starts.

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Contents

Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Section Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Table of Contents Introduction Rough Terrain Fork Lift SafetyStandards Standards and SymbolsTraining and Knowledge SafetyOperators 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 Accident Prevention General Safety ProceduresSafety Alert Symbol OperatorHand 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 Operators Compartment Controls and InstrumentsJoystick Control Functions Joystick Control Functions Button Pushed LOW Service Brake Pressure Light Service BrakesParking Brake Frame Sway Control Hydraulic Pump Destroke Button GaugesTransmission SteeringFront Axle Differential Lock Controls and Instruments Section Operation Operation Operation Operation and Safety GuidelinesBefore 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 Before Servicing General Safety PracticesFluid Under Pressure Scheduledmaintenance Daily MaintenanceCheck Hydraulic OIL Level Section Material Safety Data Material Safety Data Material Safety Data Sheets Msds Material Safety DataCalifornia California Proposition 65 Warnings