Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate this machine. This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the machine at all times. If you have any questions, call Genie Industries. Contents Page Introduction ..............1 Symbol and Hazard Pictorials ........
Operator's Manual Introduction Owners, Users and Operators: Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for your application. Our number one priority is user safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts. We feel that you make a major contribution to...
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Fifth Edition • First Printing Introduction Hazard Classification Intended Use Genie uses symbols, color coding and signal words This machine is intended to be used only to lift to identify the following: personnel, along with their tools and materials to an aerial work site.
Avoid contact. Tie-down Tie-down Electrocution instructions instructions Hazard Do not use ether Explosion Hazard or other high energy starting aids on machines equipped with glow plugs. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
Operators must comply with employer, job site and governmental rules regarding the use of personal protective equipment. All PFPE must comply with applicable governmental regulations, and must be inspected and used in accordance with the PFPE manufacturer’s instructions. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
Maximum occupants 50 to 200KV 4.6 m 200 to 350KV 6.1 m S-60 340 kg Capacity Boom: Do not attach a 350 to 500KV 7.6 m platform rated at 340 kg to machines with any other 500 to 750KV 10.6 m rated load.
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First retract the boom, then lower the boom. boom. Do not contact adjacent structures with the boom. Do not tie the boom or platform to adjacent structures. Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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Platform uphill 30% (17°) Side slope 25% (14°) Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions and adequate traction. Do not place ladders or scaffolds in the platform or against any part of this machine. Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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Do not enter or exit the platform unless the and steer functions. machine is in the stowed position and the platform is at ground level. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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Do not operate the machine in hazardous locations or locations where potentially flammable or explosive gases or particles may be present. Do not spray ether into engines equipped with glow plugs. Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize battery acid spills with baking soda and water. Be sure all maintenance has been performed as specified in this manual and the appropriate Genie Explosion Hazard service manual. Keep sparks, flames and lighted tobacco away Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
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Do not cause a horizontal force or side load to the machine by raising or lowering a fixed or Maximum panel area: 3 m overhanging load. Electrocution Hazard: Keep pipes away from all energized electrical conductors. Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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3 Rotate the turntable so that the boom is between the non-steer wheels. 4 Turn the key switch to the off position and remove the key to secure from unauthorized use. 5 Chock the wheels. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
· Rabbit: foot switch activated high idle 4 S-65 only: Jib boom up/down switch 10 Gasoline/LPG models: Fuel select switch 5 Auxiliary power switch 11 Red Emergency Stop button 6 Drive speed select switch S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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13 Platform overload indicator light 19 used for optional equipment 14 Machine not level indicator light (if equipped) 20 Dual axis proportional control handle for boom 15 Drive enable indicator light up/down and turntable rotate left/right functions Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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10 Gasoline/LPG models: Fuel select switch down and the jib will lower. Move the fuel select switch to the gasoline position to select gasoline. Move the fuel select switch to the LPG position to select LPG. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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Press the left side of the thumb rocker and the machine will steer to the left. Press the right side of the thumb rocker and the machine will steer to the right. Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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Move the control handle to the right and the turntable will rotate to the right. Move the control handle to the left and the turntable will rotate to the left. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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17 15A breaker for control electrical circuits 8 Auxiliary power switch 18 20A breaker for oil cooler and options 9 Key switch for platform/off/ground selection 19 Platform level switch 10 Red Emergency Stop button 20 S-65: Jib boom up/down switch Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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Push in red Emergency Stop button to the off position to stop all functions and turn the engine off. Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position to operate the machine. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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20 Jib boom up/down switch Move the jib boom switch up and the jib will raise. Move the jib boom switch down and the jib will lower. Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be performed by qualified service technicians, according to the manufacturer's specifications and the requirements listed in the responsibilities manual. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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Electrical components, wiring and electrical cables Hydraulic hoses, fittings, cylinders and manifolds Fuel and hydraulic tanks Drive and turntable motors and drive hubs Boom wear pads Tires and wheels Engine and related components Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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5 Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off position. Result: The engine should turn off and all functions should not operate. 6 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position and restart the engine. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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17 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button and restart the engine. Result: The alarm, located in the platform, should sound. Test the Horn 18 Push the horn button. Result: The horn should sound. Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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Note: The brakes must be able to hold the machine on any slope it is able to climb. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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43 Lower the boom to the stowed position. 38 Move the drive control handle off center. Result: The drive function should not operate. Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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Note: To conserve battery power, test each function through a partial cycle. Result: All boom and steer functions should operate. Drive functions should not operate with auxiliary power. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
It is the operator's responsibility to read and remember the workplace hazards, then watch for and avoid them while moving, setting up and operating the machine. Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
That means 4 Inspect the workplace. every new operator should perform a pre-operation inspection, function tests, and a workplace 5 Only use the machine as it was intended. inspection before using the machine. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
5 minutes before operating to prevent hydraulic system damage. 4 Simultaneously hold the auxiliary power switch on and activate the desired function. The drive function will not operate with auxiliary power. Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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4 Start the engine. Do not press down the foot platform controls and the drive chassis to identify switch when starting the engine. the direction the machine will travel. Machine travel speed is restricted when the boom is raised or extended. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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See use the following procedure. Transport and Lifting section. You will need: carpenter’s level straight piece of wood, at least 3 feet / 1 m long tape measure Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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When the foot switch is not pressed, the engine will Light on and engine still running: idle at the lowest rpm. Contact service personnel within 24 · Turtle symbol: Foot switch activated low idle hours. · Rabbit symbol: Foot switch activated high idle S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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3 Tag the machine and remove from service. Functions will not operate. Platform Overload Indicator Light Light flashing indicates the platform is overloaded and no functions will operate. Remove weight from the platform until the light goes off. Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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3 Secure each U-bolt with 2 washers and 2 nuts. a strap e pipe cradle weldment b U-bolts middle platform c pipe cradle mount railing d upper platform g flat washers railing h nylock nuts S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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Maximum Pipe Cradle Capacity All models 90.7 kg Pipe Cradle Assembly Weight 9.5 kg Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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8 Place the tube between the panel cradle and the platform floor. Insert the U-bolt through the floor, around the tube and into the panel cradle base. 9 Repeat above for the second set of parts. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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3 Center the load on the platform. rubber slots bumper 1 4 Secure the load to the platform using the strap. Tighten the strap. panel decal cradle base hook piece padding clamp hook Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
Genie lifts are very heavy relative to their size. See the serial label for the Be sure the winch line is properly secured to the machine weight.
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Fifth Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Securing the Platform - S-60 Securing to Truck or Trailer for Transit Place a block under the platform rotator. Do not allow the block to contact the platform cylinder.
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Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the machine and to keep the machine level. X Axis Y Axis S-60 1.25 m 1.28 m S-65 1.27 m 1.30 m Turntable Lifting Points (2) Y Axis Chassis Lifting Points (2) X Axis S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
Indicates that tools will be required to perform this procedure. Indicates that new parts will be required to perform this procedure. Indicates that a cold engine is required before performing this procedure. Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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2 inches / 5 cm of the sight gauge. tank. Add fluid as needed. Hydraulic oil specifications Result: The fluid level should be at the Hydraulic oil type Chevron Rykon mark. FULL Premium MV equivalent Note: Do not remove the radiator cap. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
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3 Be sure that the battery hold-down brackets are High flotation tire pressure 4.21 bar in place and secure. Note: Adding terminal protectors and a corrosion preventative sealant will help eliminate corrosion on the battery terminals and cables. Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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Machines that have been out of service for more than three months must receive the quarterly inspection before they are put back into service. S-60 • S-65 Part No. 114306...
Weight See Serial Label should be used only with adequate safety factors. (Machine weights vary with option configurations) Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie policy. Product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Part No. 114306...
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Note: Floor loading information is approximate and does not incorporate different option configurations. It should be used only with adequate safety factors. Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie policy. Product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
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Fifth Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual S-60 Range of Motion S-65 Range of Motion Part No. 114306 S-60 • S-65...
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