Genie GS-2668RT Operator's Manual page 33

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Emergency Stop
Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off
position at the ground controls or the platform
controls to stop all machine functions and turn the
engine off.
Repair any function that operates when either red
Emergency Stop button is pushed in.
Starting the Engine
1 At the ground controls, turn the key switch to
the desired position.
2 Be sure both ground and platform control red
Emergency Stop buttons are pulled out to the
on position.
Gasoline/LPG models
3 Select LPG by pushing the LPG button.
4 Push the engine start button.
Note: In cold conditions, 20°F / -6°C and below, the
machine should be started on gasoline and warmed
for 2 minutes, then switched to LPG. Warm engines
can be started on LPG.
Diesel models
3 Push the engine start button.
Note: In cold conditions, 50°F / 10°C and below,
push and hold the glow plug button for 5 to 10
seconds before starting the engine. Limit
continuous use of the glow plug button to 20
seconds.
All models
If the engine fails to start after 15 seconds of
cranking, determine the cause and repair any
malfunction. Wait 60 seconds before trying to start
again.
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In cold conditions, 20°F / -6°C and below, warm the
engine for 5 minutes before operating to prevent
hydraulic system damage.
In extreme cold conditions, 0°F / -18°C and below,
machines should be equipped with optional cold
start kits. Attempting to start the engine when
temperatures are below 0°F / -18°C may require the
use of a booster battery.
Operation From Ground
1 Turn the key switch to ground control.
2 Pull out both ground and platform red
Emergency Stop buttons to the on position.
3 Start the engine.
To Position Platform
1 Push and hold the lift function
enable button.
2 Activate the up function or the
down function.
Drive and steer functions are not available from the
ground controls.
Engine Idle Select
Select the engine idle (rpm) by
pressing the idle select button. There
are three settings for engine idle.
· Indicator light off: low idle
· Indicator light on: high idle
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