Genie S-80 Operator's Manual page 28

Operator's Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
In cold conditions, 20°F / -6°C and below, warm the
engine for 5 minutes to prevent hydraulic system
damage.
In extreme cold conditions, 0°F / -18°C and below,
machines should be equipped with optional cold
start kits. Attempting to start the engine when
temperatures are below 0°F / -18°C may require the
use of a booster battery.
Gasoline/LPG models: In cold conditions, 20°F /
-6°C and below, the machine should be started on
gasoline and warmed for 2 minutes, then switched
to LPG. Warm engines can be started on LPG.
Emergency Stop
Push in either ground or platform red Emergency
Stop button to the off position to stop all functions
and turn the engine off.
Repair any function that operates when the red
Emergency Stop button is pushed in.
Selecting and operating the ground controls will
override the platform red Emergency Stop button.
Auxiliary Controls
Use auxiliary power if the primary
power source (engine) fails.
1 Turn the key switch to ground or platform
control.
2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the
on position.
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.
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Extend the Axles
1 Turn the key switch to platform control.
2 Move the drive control handle in the forward
direction and activate the axle extend function.
3 The machine will drive and the axles will
extend.
Operation from Ground
1 Turn the key switch to ground control.
2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to
the on position.
3 Gasoline/LPG models: Choose fuel by moving
the fuel select switch to the desired position.
4 Start the engine.
To Position Platform
1 Extend the axles.
2 Hold the function enable switch to
either side.
3 Move the appropriate toggle switch according to
the markings on the control panel.
Drive and steer functions are not available from the
ground controls.
S-80 • S-85
Fifth Edition • Third Printing
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