Genie GS-2646 AV Operator's Manual page 44

Operator's Manual
Operating Instructions
To select drive speed
The drive controls can operate in two different
drive speed modes while in the stowed position.
When the drive speed button light is on, slow drive
speed mode is active. When the drive speed
button light is off, fast drive speed mode is active.
Press the drive speed button to select
the desired drive speed.
Note: When the platform is elevated,
the drive speed button light is always
on, indicating elevated drive speed.
Driving on a slope
Determine the slope and side slope ratings for the
machine and determine the slope grade.
Maximum slope rating, stowed position:
GS-2646 AV
GS-2646 AV35
Maximum side slope rating, stowed position:
GS-2646 AV
GS-2646 AV35
Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions
and adequate traction.
Press the drive speed button to the fast drive
speed mode.
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To determine the slope grade:
Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR
use the following procedure.
You will need:

carpenter's level

straight piece of wood, at least 3 feet/1 m long

tape measure
Lay the piece of wood on the slope.
At the downhill end, lay the level on the top edge of
the piece of wood and lift the end until the piece of
wood is level.
While holding the piece of wood level, measure the
vertical distance from the bottom of the piece of
wood to the ground.
Divide the tape measure distance (rise) by the
length of the piece of wood (run) and multiply by
25% 14°
100.
20% 11°
Example:
25% 14°
20% 11°
Piece of wood = 144 inches (3.6 m)
Run = 144 inches (3.6 m)
Rise = 12 inches (0.3 m)
12 in ÷ 144 in = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3% grade
0.3 m ÷ 3.6 m = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3% grade
If the slope exceeds the maximum slope or side
slope rating, then the machine must be winched or
transported up or down the slope. See Transport
and Lifting section.
GS-2646 AV • GS-2646 AV35
Second Edition • Second Printing
Part No. 1274894GT