Pre-Operation Inspection - Genie GTH-4013 SX Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual
Inspections

PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION

• Make sure the operator's manual is intact, legible
and placed inside the machine.
• Make sure all decals are present and legible. See
"Labels and plates applied on the machine"
chapter.
• Check for engine oil leaks and proper oil level. Top
up if necessary. See "Maintenance" chapter.
• Check for axle oil leaks and proper oil level. Top
up if necessary. See "Maintenance" chapter.
• Check for hydraulic oil leaks and proper oil
level. Top up if necessary. See "Maintenance"
chapter.
• Check for engine coolant leaks and proper
coolant level. Add coolant if necessary. See
"Maintenance" chapter.
• Check for battery fluid leaks and proper fluid
level. Add distilled water if necessary. See
"Maintenance" chapter.
Check the following components or zones for
damage, missing or wrongly fitted parts or non-
authorised modifications:
• electrical components, wiring and electrical
cables
• hydraulic hoses, fittings, cylinders and main
valves
• fuel and hydraulic oil tanks
• drive pump and motor and transmission
axles
• steering system
• braking system
• boom telescopes sliding pads
• visually check the boom chains tensioning
• clean glasses, lights and rear view mirrors
• engine and relevant components
• horn
• lights
• machine ignition control
• nuts, bolts and other fasteners
Check the entire machine for:
• cracks on welds or structural components
• dents or damage to the machine
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* Make sure that all structural and other critical
components are present and the relevant
fasteners and pins are fitted and properly
tightened.
* After inspection, check that all the compartment
covers are in place and latched.
WARNING
If even one single item is damaged or defective,
do not start work. Stop the machine and repair
the fault.
Checking the tyres
* Check the correct inflation of the tyres; see
par. "Tyres and Wheels" in the Maintenance
section.
* Make sure that the tyre plies are not cut or
worn.
WARNING
A tyre burst may result in serious injury; never
use the machine if tyres are worn, wrongly
infl ated or damaged.
NOTICE
If the machine shall be used in a marine or
equivalent environment, protect it against salt
deposits with an adequate treatment against
saltiness to prevent rust formation.
Part No. 57.0009.0540
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