Driving On A Slope; To Determine The Slope Grade - Genie GS-1930 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual
Operating Instructions

Driving on a slope

Determine the slope and side slope ratings for the
machine and determine the slope grade.
Maximum slope rating, stowed position:
GS-1530, GS-1532,
GS-2032, GS-2046 and
GS-2646
GS-1930, GS-1932,
GS-2632, GS-3232,
GS-3246 and GS-4047
Maximum side slope rating, stowed position:
GS-1530, GS-1532,
GS-2032, GS-2046, and
GS-2646
GS-1930, GS-1932,
GS-2632, GS-3232,
GS-3246 and GS-4047
Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions
and adequate traction.
Press the drive speed button to the fast drive
speed mode.
60

To determine the slope grade:

Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR
use the following procedure.
You will need:

carpenter's level
30% 17°

straight piece of wood, at least 3 feet / 1 m long

tape measure
25% 14°
Lay the piece of wood on the slope.
At the downhill end, lay the level on the top edge of
the piece of wood and lift the end until the piece of
wood is level.
30% 17°
While holding the piece of wood level, measure the
vertical distance from the bottom of the piece of
25% 14°
wood to the ground.
Divide the tape measure distance (rise) by the
length of the piece of wood (run) and multiply by
100.
Example:
Piece of wood = 144 inches (3.6 m)
Run = 144 inches (3.6 m)
Rise = 12 inches (0.3 m)
12 in ÷ 144 in = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3% grade
0.3 m ÷ 3.6 m = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3% grade
If the slope exceeds the maximum slope or side
slope rating, then the machine must be winched or
transported up or down the slope. See Transport
and Lifting section.
GS-30 • GS-32 • GS-46 • GS-47
Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing
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