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GR
-26J
Serial Number Range
from GRJL-2298
ANSI/CSA
North America
South America
Asia
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Fourth Edition
Second Printing
Part No. 1307950GT

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Serial Number Range -26J ™ from GRJL-2298 ANSI/CSA North America South America Asia with Maintenance Information Original Instructions Fourth Edition Second Printing Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ............57 Copyright © 2010 Terex Corporation Fourth Edition: Second Printing, April 2023 Genie is a registered trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc. in the U.S.A. and many other countries. “GR” is a trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Intr oducti on About this manual Intended Use and Familiarization Guide Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for your application. Our number one priority is user The intended use of this machine is to lift safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts.
  • Page 4 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Introduction Platform controls symbology and related Mast Up, Jib boom Up machine movement: Jib boom function button Key switch Mast function and turntable rotate function button Sequential functions and movement: Drive and steer. Function switch for drive and boom •...
  • Page 5 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Bulletin Distribution and Contacting the Manufacturer Compliance At times it may be necessary to contact Genie. When you do, be ready to supply the model Safety of product users is of paramount number and serial number of your machine, along importance to Genie.
  • Page 6 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Introduction Safety Sign Maintenance Replace any missing or damaged safety signs. Keep operator safety in mind at all times. Use mild soap and water to clean safety signs. Do not use solvent-based cleaners because they may damage the safety sign material.
  • Page 7: Symbol And Hazard Pictorials Definitions

    Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Symbol and H az ard Pictorials Definiti ons Crush hazard Electrocution hazard Fire hazard Explosion hazard Burn hazard Fall hazard Batteries used as No Open Flames Tip-over hazard No smoking counterweights Voltage rating for...
  • Page 8 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions No smoking Keep off this surface. Access by trained Collision hazard Chock wheels before No flame and authorized releasing brakes Stop engine personnel only Crush hazard Keep away from Collision hazard Do not stand under Tip-over hazard...
  • Page 9 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Maximum Maximum platform Maximum allowable Maximum wind speed Determine slope occupants:1 capacity manual force rating. Collision hazard Keep away from Runaway hazard Lifting and tie down Auxiliary lowering overhead obstacles.
  • Page 10: General Safety

    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing General Safety Gener al Safety -26J Part No. 1307950GT ™...
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  • Page 16: Personal Safety

    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Personal Safety Pers onal Safety Personal Fall Protection Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is required when operating this machine. Occupants must wear a safety belt or harness in accordance with governmental regulations. Attach the lanyard to the anchor provided in the platform.
  • Page 17: Work Area Safety

    Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Work Ar ea Safety Electrocution Hazards Tip-over Hazards This machine is not Occupants, equipment and materials shall not electrically insulated and exceed the maximum platform capacity. will not provide protection from contact with or Indoor use proximity to electrical...
  • Page 18 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety When raising the platform, follow ratings for Do not push off or pull allowable manual force and number of occupants toward any object outside below. of the platform. Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty winds.
  • Page 19 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Do not place or attach fixed Do not use batteries that weigh less than the or overhanging loads to any original equipment. Batteries are used as part of this machine. counterweight and are critical to machine stability.
  • Page 20 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Fall Hazards Collision Hazards Occupants must wear a Be aware of limited sight safety belt or harness in distance and blind spots accordance with when driving or operating. governmental regulations. Attach the lanyard to the anchor provided in the platform.
  • Page 21 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Bodily Injury Hazard Do not lower the platform unless the area below is Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or clear of personnel and air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate obstructions.
  • Page 22 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Battery Safety Electrocution/Burn Hazards Connect the battery charger to a Burn Hazards grounded, AC 3-wire electrical outlet only. Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective Inspect daily for damaged cords, clothing and eye wear when cables and wires.
  • Page 23 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Lockout After Each Use Select a safe parking location—firm level surface, clear of obstruction and traffic. Lower the Jib boom and the mast to the stowed position. Rotate the turntable so that the platform is between the non-steer wheels.
  • Page 24: Legend

    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Legend Legend Steer tire Platform Auxiliary lowering controls (also under cover on 10 Sliding mid-rail opposite side) 11 Lanyard anchorage points Ground controls 12 Manual storage container Batteries (under cover) 13 Red Emergency Stop button Mast 14 Power to charger Jib boom...
  • Page 25: Controls

    Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Controls Controls The ground control station is to be used as a means to raise the platform for function tests and for storage purposes. The ground control station can be used in the event of an emergency to rescue an incapacitated person in the platform.
  • Page 26 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Controls Mast up/down button Battery charge indicator Push and hold the mast up/down button to Shows battery charge level. If battery charge select the mast up/down function. indicator shows two bars, charge the batteries. Turntable rotate left/right button Key switch for platform/off/ground selection Push and hold the turntable rotate left/right...
  • Page 27 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Controls Platform Control Panel Part No. 1307950GT -26J ™...
  • Page 28 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Controls Jib boom function button with indicator light Drive enable button Push the jib boom function button to select the To drive when the drive enable light is on, jib boom function. The indicator light will be on. push the drive enable button and the drive button and slowly move the drive control Mast function and turntable rotate function...
  • Page 29: Inspections

    Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Ins pections Pre-operation Inspection Fundamentals It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a pre-operation inspection and routine maintenance. The pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection performed by the operator prior to each work shift. Do Not Operate Unless: The inspection is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine before the...
  • Page 30 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Check entire machine for:  Cracks in welds or structural components  Be sure that the operator’s, safety, and responsibilities manuals are complete, legible  Dents or damage to machine and in the storage container located in the ...
  • Page 31 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Function Test Fundamentals The function tests are designed to discover any malfunctions before the machine is put into service. The operator must follow the step-by-step instructions to test all machine functions. A malfunctioning machine must never be used. If Do Not Operate Unless: malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be tagged and removed from service.
  • Page 32 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Inspections At the Ground Controls Press and hold the function enable button for mast down, jib boom down and turntable Select a test area that is firm, level and free of rotate right. Press and hold the button for the hazards.
  • Page 33 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections At the Platform Controls Test Machine Functions and Descent Alarm 15 Turn the key switch to platform control. 23 Push the jib boom function button. 16 Twist the red Emergency Stop button to the on Result: The indicator light above the function position.
  • Page 34 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Inspections Test Drive and Braking 32 Move the control handle in the direction indicated by the yellow arrow. 41 Press the drive function button. Result: The mast should lower. The descent Result: The indicator light above the function alarm should sound when the mast is button should be on.
  • Page 35 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test the Drive Enable System Test Limited Drive Speed 45 Push the mast function and turntable rotate 53 Push the mast function and turntable rotate function button. function button. 46 Press and hold the function enable switch on 54 Press and hold the function enable switch on the control handle.
  • Page 36 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Inspections Test Auxiliary Functions To Rotate the Turntable 69 Open the turntable cover opposite the ground To Lower the Mast controls. 62 Open the turntable cover opposite the ground 70 Locate the valve on the function manifold, controls.
  • Page 37 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections To Lower the Jib Boom To Steer 77 Lower the mast using the Auxiliary Lowering 85 Open the turntable cover opposite the ground procedure To Lower the Mast. controls. 78 Locate the valve on 86 Locate the steer valve on the jib boom.
  • Page 38 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Inspections Workplace Inspection Checklist Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations:  drop-offs or holes  bumps, floor obstructions, or debris Do Not Operate Unless:  sloped surfaces  unstable or slippery surfaces ...
  • Page 39 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Inspection for Decals with Words Part No. Decal Description 1296017 Decal – Label, Slinging, GRJ Determine whether the decals on your machine 1309467 Decal – Label, Transport Diagram, have words or symbols. Use the appropriate inspection to verify that all decals are legible and in place.
  • Page 40 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Inspections 1296017 231440 1294398 237380 1281174 1281174 216032 237382 1272242 231625 28236 237381 T110017 215813 82666 T108702 237381 133092 82666 82666 82666 231449 231449 133092 44980 T110014 231449 T110014 T110014 231449 1280819 1263543 T110014 T108701 37056...
  • Page 41 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Inspection for Decals with Part No. Decal Description Symbols T110014 Label - Wheel Load T110015 Label - Fall Hazard Determine whether the decals on your machine T110016 Label - Tilt Alarm have words or symbols. Use the appropriate inspection to verify that all decals are legible and T110017 Label - Emergency Lowering in place.
  • Page 42 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Inspections 1296017 1294398 82614 114334 1281174 1281174 T110009 T110015 T110018 82487 133015 1 1 33015 T110017 T108702 97899 82666 82666 82666 1272242 97899 43658 82666 T110014 T110014 T110014 T110014 1263542 T108701 37056 37054 37053 37055 37055...
  • Page 43: Operating Instructions

    Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Operati ng Instr ucti ons Fundamentals The Operating Instructions section provides instructions for each aspect of machine operation. It is the operator’s responsibility to follow all the safety rules and instructions in the operator’s, safety, and responsibilities manuals.
  • Page 44 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Emergency Stop To Rotate the Turntable Open the turntable cover opposite the ground Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off controls. position at the ground controls or the platform controls to stop all functions.
  • Page 45 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions To Lower the Jib Boom To Steer Lower the mast using the Auxiliary Lowering Open the turntable cover opposite the ground procedure To Lower the Mast. controls. Locate the steer valve on the function Locate the valve on manifold.
  • Page 46 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Operation from Ground Operation from Platform Turn the key switch to ground control. Turn the key switch to platform control. Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the Pull out the red Emergency Stop button at the on position.
  • Page 47 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions To Drive Drive Enable Press the drive function select button. The Light on indicates indicator light next to the drive function will be that the boom has moved just past either nonsteer If the control handle is not moved within 5 seconds wheel and drive of selecting a function, the function will not...
  • Page 48 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Machine Not Level Indicator Light Platform Overload Indicator Light Light on indicates the platform Light flashing indicates the is overloaded and no functions machine is not level. The tilt alarm will operate. An alarm will be will be sounding when this light is sounding when this light is on.
  • Page 49 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Driving on a slope To determine the slope grade: Determine the slope and side slope ratings for the Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR machine and determine the slope grade. use the following procedure.
  • Page 50 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Tilt Sensor Activation Settings Model Chassis Angle Chassis Angle (front (side to side) to back) GRJ 26 1.5° 3° When the Machine On Incline indicator light is on and the tilt alarm sounds, the following functions are affected;...
  • Page 51 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions To Charge Battery Open the Turntable covers. The covers should remain open for the entire charging cycle. Push in the red Emergency Stop button on the turntable. Remove the battery vent caps and check the Battery and Charger Instructions battery electrolyte level.
  • Page 52 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Dry Battery Filling and Charging Instructions Open the Turntable covers. The covers should remain open for the entire charging cycle. Remove the battery vent caps and permanently remove the plastic seal from the battery vent openings.
  • Page 53: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Trans port and Lifti ng Instr ucti ons  The machine must be on a level surface or secured before releasing the brakes.  Do not drive the machine on a slope that exceeds the uphill, downhill or side slope rating.
  • Page 54 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Securing to Truck or Trailer for Tie down the machine by the mast Transit Turn the key switch to the off position and remove the key before transporting. Inspect the entire machine for loose or unsecured items.
  • Page 55 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Lifting Instructions Fully lower the mast and jib boom. Remove all loose items on the machine. Attach the rigging only to the designated lifting points on the machine. There are two lifting points Observe and Obey: on the top of the mast.
  • Page 56 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Lifting Instructions with Forklift Forks C maximum 6.3 in (0.16 m) Fully lower the mast and jib boom. Remove all loose items on the machine. D maximum 2.35 in (0.06 m) E minimum 45.3 in (1.15 m) Position the forklift forks in position with the forklift...
  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Maintenance Maintenanc e Check the Batteries Proper battery condition is essential to good machine performance and operational safety. Improper fluid levels or damaged cables and Observe and Obey: connections can result in component damage and hazardous conditions.
  • Page 58 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Maintenance Check the Hydraulic Oil Level Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance performed quarterly, annually and every two years must be completed by a person trained and qualified to perform maintenance on Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level is this machine according to the procedures found in essential to machine operation.
  • Page 59: Specifications

    Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Specific ati ons Model Ambient operating temperature GR-26J Height, working maximum Minimum -20°F -29°C 31 ft 11 in 9.7 m Maximum 120°F 49°C Height, platform maximum 25 ft 11 in 7.9 m Platform dimensions (length x 2 ft 5 in x 2 ft 11 in Height, stowed maximum...
  • Page 60 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Specifications Range of Motion Chart - GRJ 26 Maximum Platform Capacity 440 lbs 200 kg Vertical Values Horizontal Values 33 ft 10.06 m 12 ft 3.66 m 30 ft 9.14 m 9 ft 2.74 m 27 ft 8.23 m...

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