Brakes; Accelerator Control; Safety And Emergency Devices - Genie GTH-4013 SX Operator's Manual

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BRAKES

14_Service Brake Pedal (Transmission Inching
Function)
This function allows to progressively reduce the
machine travel speed but with no effect on the
boom functions speed. It is controlled through the
service brake pedal which, during the first part of its
stroke, proportionally reduces the transmission pump
displacement and consequently the machine travel
speed. During the second part of the brake pedal
stroke the machine is completely stopped and the
full braking forces is applied.
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17_Parking Brake Lever
To engage the parking brake, pull the lever upward
while holding the locking button pressed down.
Release the button when reaching the required
braking tension. It operates on the axle shafts of the
rear axle and, when engaged, it cuts both forward
and reverse gear off.
NOTICE
Never use the parking brake to slow down the
machine, unless in an emergency. It may reduce
the brake effi ciency.
Part No. 57.0009.0540 GTH-4013 SX - GTH-4017 SX - GTH-4013 EX - GTH-4017 EX
Controls And Instruments

ACCELERATOR CONTROL

13_Throttle Pedal
Its pressure controls the engine rpm and the machine
speed. It is fitted with an adjustable stop in the lower
part.
18_Manual Accelerator
By pulling the lever up, the engine rpm increases
gradually. To reduce the rpm, set the lever down.
The manual gas control can only be used with
man-platform, winch, mixing bucket, hook and
maintenance jib.

SAFETY AND EMERGENCY DEVICES

28_Hazard Warning Lights Switch
Fitted with on-off position, it switches
on the turn signals simultaneously.
When the hazard warning light is lit, the
relevant switch and the turn signals light
start flashing.
8_Emergency Stop Pushbutton
By pressing this button, the engine of
the machine is shut down.
Before restarting the machine, it is
necessary to reset the pushbutton by
rotating it clockwise.
26_Emergency Pump Switch (OPTIONAL)
Two position switch:
0 OFF
1 Hold pressed down to turn on the
electric pump and operate the controls
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