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

Page 47

OPERATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE FORKLIFT

DANGER

Any problems with the service brakes or the parking brake found while conducting the daily inspection should be corrected immediately. Failure to do so could result in injury or death.

D

Activate the transmission using the transmission control lever (D). As soon as the machine starts to move, apply the service brake pedal. The machine should stop immediately.

Apply the parking brake by toggling the parking brake switch

(E)forward. The red light in the upper part of the parking brake switch should illuminate. The machine should not be able to be driven with the parking brake in the forward / on position.

Release the parking brake by toggling the parking brake switch rearward.

PUMP

LOW BRAKE

PARKING

WORKLIGHTS

HEADLIGHTS

FRONT

REAR

OFF

PRESSURE

BRAKE

WIPER

WIPER

PUMP

LOW BRAKE

PARKING

WORKLIGHTS

HEADLIGHTS

FRONT

REAR

OFF

PRESSURE

BRAKE

WIPER

WIPER

E

4 - 9

Image 47 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 OperatorRefueling Welding PrecautionsHand Holds and Steps Fluids Under Pressure Hydraulic SafetyService Tires Safely USE Seat Belt Practice Safe MaintenanceBoom Safety 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