Transport And Lifting Instructions - Genie Runabout GR-8 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

Transport and Lifting Instructions

Observe and Obey:
Common sense and planning must be applied to
control the movement of the machine when
lifting it with a crane or forklift.
The transport vehicle must be parked on a level
surface.
The transport vehicle must be secured to
prevent rolling while the machine is being
loaded.
Be sure the vehicle capacity, loading surfaces
and chains or straps are sufficient to withstand
the machine weight. See the serial plate for the
machine weight.
The machine must be on a level surface or
secured before releasing the brakes.
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Brake Release Operation
(if equipped)
1 Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from
rolling.
2 Be sure the winch line is properly secured to the
drive chassis tie points and the path is clear of
all obstructions.
3 Pull the brake release switch to open the brake
valve.
3 Turn the key switch to platform control.
4 Pull out both ground and platform red
Emergency Stop buttons to the on position.
4 Move the lift/drive selector switch on the
platform control panel to the drive position.
5 Hold the function enable switch and move the
control handle into the drive position to release
the brakes.
After the machine is loaded:
1 Push in both ground and platform red
Emergency Stop buttons to the off position.
2 Turn the key switch to the off position.
3 Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from
rolling.
4 Push the brake release switch closed to reset
the brakes.
Genie Runabout
First Edition • Sixth Printing
Brake Release Switch
Part No. 72129