Genie GTH-842, GTH-844, GTH-644 manual Operation

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OPERATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE FORKLIFT

Operate the frame sway control (A) momentarily right and left.

A

C

Check the steering operation by turning the steering wheel (B) approximately 1/4 turn in each direction. If the front and rear tires are not aligned properly, straighten the rear wheels with the steering selector valve (C) in the "4 wheel" position. Move the steering selector valve to the "2 wheel" position. Bring the

front tires into alignment with the rear tires. Place the steeringB selector valve back into the "4 wheel" position.

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Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Section Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety Table of Contents Rough Terrain Fork Lift Safety IntroductionStandards 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 Operation Before 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