Function Tests; Test The Control Handle; Test The Ignition System; Test The Lock/Unlock Function - Genie GTH-5519 Original Instructions Manual

November 2015
Inspections

Function Tests

1 Select a test area that is firm, level and free of
obstruction. Be sure there is no load on the forks
or attachment.
2 Enter the cab and sit on the seat.
3 Adjust the seat and steering column, if needed.
4 Fasten and secure the seat belt around your waist.
5 Adjust the cab mounted mirror and the exterior
right hand mirror, if required.
6 Be sure the parking brake is on and the
transmission control is in neutral.
7 Start the engine. See Starting the Engine in the
Operating Instructions section.

Test the Ignition System

8 Set the transmision control lever in neutral
position.
9 Step on the brake pedal. Push the top of the
parking brake switch to turn it off
10 Insert the key in the ignition switch.
11 Turn the key to start the engine.
~ Result: The engine should not start.
12 Set the transmision control lever in gear.
13 Push the bottom of the parking brake switch to
turn it on.
14 Insert the key in the ignition switch.
15 Turn the key to start the engine.
~ Result: The engine should not start.
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Test the Control Handle

16 Start the machine with the parking brake on
and the transmission control lever set to neutral
position.
17 Using the control handle, momentarily raise the
boom, extend the boom, retract the boom and
lower the boom.
~ Result: All functions should operate smoothly.
18 Using the control handle and the yellow thumb
switch, momentarily tilt the forks up and tilt the
forks down.
~ Result: All functions should operate smoothly.
Test the Lock/Unlock Function (if
equipped)
19 Push and hold the lock/unlock enabling switch.
20 Using the control handle and the red finger
switch, momentarily coupling or releasing the
attachment.
~ Result: All functions should operate smoothly.
GTH-5519
Second Edition - First Printing
Part No. 57.0009.0619