Genie S-85 Operating Instructions, Starting the Engine, Emergency Stop, Do Not Operate Unless

Second Edition · Fifth Printing Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions

Do Not Operate Unless:

You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator's manual.

1Avoid hazardous situations.

2Always perform a pre-operation inspection.

3Always perform function tests prior to use.

4Inspect the work place.

5Only use the machine as it was intended.

Fundamentals

The Operating Instructions section provides instructions for each aspect of machine operation. It is the operator's responsibility to follow all the safety rules and instructions in the operator's, safety and responsibilities manuals.

Using the machine for anything other than lifting personnel and tools to an aerial work site is unsafe and dangerous.

Only trained and authorized personnel should be permitted to operate a machine. If more than one operator is expected to use a machine at different times in the same work shift, they must all be qualified operators and are all expected to follow all safety rules and instructions in the operator's, safety and responsibilities manuals. That means every new operator should perform a pre-operation inspection, function tests, and a work place inspection before using the machine.

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.

3Gasoline/LPG models: Choose fuel by moving the fuel select switch to the

desired position.

4 Move the engine start toggle switch to either side. If engine fails to start or dies, the restart delay will disable the start switch for

3 seconds.

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

All models: In extreme cold conditions, 20°F (-6°C) and below, warm engine for 5 minutes to prevent hydraulic system damage.

Gasoline/LPG models:In extreme cold conditions, 20°F (-6°C) and below, machine should be started on gasoline, then switched to LPG.

Emergency Stop

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

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

Selecting and operating the ground controls will override the platform Emergency Stop button.

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