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 Safety Rules .............. 1 Controls ..............
You read, understand and obey employer's safety rules and worksite regulations. You read, understand and obey all applicable governmental regulations. You are properly trained to safely operate the machine. Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
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Occupants, equipment and materials shall not exceed the maximum platform capacity. Maximum platform capacity S-85 500 lbs 227 kg Maximum platform capacity S-80 with 8 Ft Platform 500 lbs 227 kg Maximum platform capacity S-80 with 6 Ft Platform 600 lbs 272 kg...
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- CE 90 lbs Use extreme care and slow speeds while driving 400 N the machine in the stowed position across uneven terrain, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces and near holes and drop-offs. Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
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Do not climb down from the platform when raised. tightened. Keep the platform floor clear of debris. Lower the platform entry mid-rail or close the entry gate before operating. S-80 • S-85 Part No. 1000231...
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No stunt driving or horseplay while operating a machine. Be aware of crushing hazards when grasping the platform guard rail. Observe and use the color-coded direction arrows on the platform controls and drive chassis for drive and steer functions. Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
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Immediately tag and remove from service a damaged or malfunctioning machine. Be sure all maintenance has been performed as specified in this manual and the Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 Service Manual. Be sure all decals are legible and in place.
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Fifth Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual SAFETY RULES Battery Safety Decal Legend Genie product decals use symbols, color coding Burn Hazards and signal words to identify the following: Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective clothing and eyewear when working with batteries.
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-80 • S-85 Part No. 1000231...
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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 Axle wear pads Tires and wheels Engine and related components Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
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. S-80 • S-85 Part No. 1000231...
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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 mark. Hydraulic oil type Chevron Rykon FULL Premium MV equivalent Do not remove the radiator cap. Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
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The controls battery is behind the starter battery. 1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear. 2 Be sure that the battery cable connections are tight and free of corrosion. S-80 • S-85 Part No. 1000231...
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1 Check each tire with an air pressure gauge. Add air as needed. Tire Pressure 100 psi 6.89 bar High Flotation Tire Pressure 60 psi 4.14 bar Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
After repairs are completed, the operator must perform a pre-operation inspection and function tests again before putting the machine into service. S-80 • S-85 Part No. 1000231...
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13 At the ground controls, hold the function enable Result: The alarm, located in switch to either side and activate the boom the platform, should sound. extend and the boom retract function. Result: The boom should extend and retract normally. Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
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Result: The engine should not start. 32 Do not press down the foot switch and restart engine. 33 Do not press down the foot switch and test each machine function. Result: The machine functions should not operate. S-80 • S-85 Part No. 1000231...
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OR slowly move the drive/steer handle in the direction indicated by the yellow triangle. Result: The steer wheels should turn in the direction that the yellow triangles point on the drive chassis. Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
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Use the color-coded direction Blue arrows on the platform controls and the drive chassis to identify the direction of travel. Yellow S-80 • S-85 Part No. 1000231...
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57 Press down the foot switch. 58 Move the drive control handle off center. 59 Activate each boom function toggle switch. Result: No boom functions should operate. The machine will move in the direction indicated on the control panel. Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
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. S-80 • S-85 Part No. 1000231...
That means every new operator should perform a pre-operation inspection, function tests, and a workplace inspection before using the machine. Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
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3 Press down the foot switch when operating the auxiliary controls from the platform. 4 Simultaneously hold the auxiliary power switch on and activate the desired function. The drive function will not operate with auxiliary power. S-80 • S-85 Part No. 1000231...
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OR press the thumb rocker switch located on top of the drive control handle. Use the color-coded direction arrows on the platform controls and the drive chassis to identify the direction the wheels will turn. Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
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You will need: winched or transported up or down the slope. See Transport and Lifting Instructions section. carpenter’s level straight piece of wood, at least 3 feet / 1 m long tape measure S-80 • S-85 Part No. 1000231...
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When the foot switch is not pressed, the engine will idle at the lowest rpm. · Turtle symbol: Foot switch activated low idle · Rabbit symbol: Foot switch activated high idle Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
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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-80 • S-85 Part No. 1000231...
Be sure the vehicle capacity, loading surfaces caps. and chains or straps are sufficient to withstand the machine weight. Genie lifts are very heavy Be sure the winch line is properly secured to the relative to their size. See the serial plate for the drive chassis tie points and the path is clear of all machine weight.
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Operator's Manual Fifth Edition • Third Printing TRANSPORT AND LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS Securing to Truck or Trailer for Securing the Platform - S-80 Transit Place a wooden block under the platform rotator. Do not allow the block to contact the platform Always use the turntable rotation lock pin each time cylinder.
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X Axis Y Axis S-80 5.64 ft 4.69 ft 1.72 m 1.43 m S-85 5.67 ft 4.53 ft 1.73 m 1.38 m Turntable Lifting Points (2) Chassis Lifting Y Axis Points (2) X Axis Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
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Fifth Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual DECALS Ground Controls Side Platform Drive Chassis Shading indicates decal is hidden from view, i.e. under covers Engine Side Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
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Danger - Max Manual Force, 28235 Label - Power to Platform, 115V 400 N, CE 32728 Label - Generator (option) 82623 Label - Wheel Load, S-80 40434 Label - Lanyard Anchorage 82624 Label - Wheel Load, S-85 44981 Label - Airline to Platform...
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Fifth Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual DECALS Ground Controls Side Platform Drive Chassis Shading indicates decal is hidden from view, i.e. under covers Engine Side Part No. 1000231 S-80 • S-85...
Occupied floor pressure 282 psf 1377 kg/m 13.5 kPa Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie Note: Floor loading information is approximate and policy. Product specifications are subject to change does not incorporate different option configurations. without notice or obligation.
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Occupied floor pressure 301 psf 1469 kg/m 14.42 kPa Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie Note: Floor loading information is approximate and policy. Product specifications are subject to change does not incorporate different option configurations. without notice or obligation.
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Operator's Manual Fifth Edition • Third Printing SPECIFICATIONS S-80 Range of Motion Chart S-85 Range of Motion Chart 80 ft 80 ft 24.4 m 24.4 m 60 ft 60 ft 18.3 m 18.3 m 40 ft 40 ft 12.2 m 12.2 m...
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