Genie GTH-2506 AU.3 Operator's Manual page 39

Second Edition - Second Printing
Parking Brake
Use the parking brake switch to apply the parking
brake before raising the boom or leaving the
machine.
Always engage the parking brake before leaving
the driver's seat.
Push the bottom of the rocker switch to turn the
parking brake on.
Push the top of the switch to turn the parking
brake off.
Brake Pedal
Use the brake pedal to control the machine speed
and to stop the machine motion.
Push and hold the brake pedal to stop the
machine.
Push and release the brake pedal to control the
machine speed.
Starting the Engine
1. Be sure the parking brake is set and the
transmission control lever is in the neutral
position.
2. Insert the key in the ignition switch.
3. Turn the key until the engine starts.
If the engine fails to start after 30 seconds of
cranking, determine the cause and repair any
malfunction. Wait 20 seconds before trying to start
again.
Part No. 57.0009.0730
Operating Instructions
Starting in Cold Condition
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.
Steer Select
Always position all wheels in line with the machine
before switching the steering mode.
Do not realign the wheels while driving.
To align the rear wheels:
1. Start the engine, and move the Job-Site/Road/
Platform Select to the job-site position.
2. Rotate the steering wheel until the wheels
are in line with the length of the chassis and
the orange indicator light of the steer selector
switches on with a solid light.
When swapping from four-wheel steer to
crab steer (or vice versa), the machine will
automatically aligned the rear wheels.
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