Genie GTH-2506 AU.3 Operator's Manual page 56

March 2018
Operating Instructions
Moving a disabled machine
Tow the machine only when no alternative is possible,
since this operation may result in serious damage to
the transmission. When possible, repair the machine
on site.
When the machine must be towed:
1. Disable the parking brake.
2. Set the transmission to neutral.
3. Select the two-wheel steer.
4. Connect a rigid draw bar to one of the two tie
down points present on the front axle.
5. When possible, start the engine and use the
hydraulic drive and the braking system.
6. Tow the machine for short distances and at low
speed (less than 5 km/h).
Disabling the parking brake
Use the wheel chokes on all wheels to prevent
the vehicle moving once the parking brake is
disabled.
Lock with mechanical system all wheels to
prevent the vehicle moving once the parking
brake is disabled.
Clear the area of any personnel before remove
the locking from each of the four tires and tow
the vehicle to a suitable location.
To unlock the parking brake of a faulty machine
follow the procedure below, using the 14mm and
19mm combination wrenches provided with the
machine:
1. Locate the two screws and nuts (A and B)
positioned on both sides of the front axle.
2. Working on the left side of the axle, unscrew
the nuts (B) approximately 10 mm nearby the
bolt head.
3. Screw in the brake release screws (A), 1/4 turn
at a time, in sequence, until the torque drops off
sharply (the wheels are free).
4. Working on the right side of the axle, unscrew
the nuts (B) approximately 10 mm nearby the
bolt head.
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5. Screw in the brake release screws (A), 1/4 turn
at a time, in sequence, until the torque drops off
sharply (the wheels are free).
Enabling the parking brake
Use wheel chokes on all wheels to prevent
the vehicle from moving before executing any
operation.
Lock with mechanical system all four wheels to
prevent the vehicle from moving before execute
any operation.
Clear the area of any personnel and verify that
parking brake works properly.
To re-activate the parking brake:
1. Working on the left side of the front axle, unscrew
the brake release screws (A).
2. Adjust the screws (A) to 34 mm.
3. Tighten the nuts (B) to 15-20 Nm.
4. Working on the right side of the front axle,
unscrew the brake release screws (A).
5. Adjust the screws (A) to 34 mm.
6. Tighten the nuts (B) to 15-20 Nm.
The parking brakes are now re-activated and the
wheels are locked.
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34 mm
GTH-2506 AU.3
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B
A
B
Part No.
B
A
57.0009.0730