First Printing February, 1994 Internet: http://www.genielift.com Second Edition: Ninth Printing, February 2011 E-mail: techpub@genieind.com "Genie" and "S" are registered trademarks of Genie Industries in the U.S.A. and many other countries. These machines comply with ANSI/SIA 92.5 Printed on recycled paper Printed in U.S.A.
You read, understand and obey: Manufacturer's instructions and safety rules—safety and operator's manuals and machine decals employer's safety rules and worksite regulations applicable governmental regulations You are properly trained to safely operate the machine. Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
Do not operate the machine during storms or lightning. Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. Genie S-40 & Genie S-45 Part No. 43645...
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Maximum allowable tightened. side force - CE 90 lbs / 400 N Do not alter or disable machine components that in any way affect safety and stability. Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
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Lower the platform entry mid-rail or close the entry platform guard rail. gate before operating. Observe and use color-coded direction arrows on the platform controls and drive chassis for drive and steer functions. Genie S-40 & Genie S-45 Part No. 43645...
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Machines with hydraulic shutoff valves: Be sure the hydraulic shutoff valves (located by the pump under the engine side cover) are open before starting the engine. Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
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Bodily Injury Hazard Decal Legend Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or Genie product decals use symbols, color coding air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate and signal words to identify the following: and/or burn skin.
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12 Proportional control handle for drive function and 16 Dual axis proportional control handle for boom thumb rocker for steer function OR dual axis up/down and turntable rotate left/right functions proportional control handle for drive and steer functions Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be performed by qualified service technicians, according to the manufacturer's specifications and the requirements listed in the responsibilities manual. Genie S-40 & Genie S-45 Part No. 43645...
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Drive and turntable motors and drive hubs Boom wear pads Tires and wheels Engine and related components Limit switches and horn Alarms and beacons (if equipped) Nuts, bolts and other fasteners Platform entry mid-rail or gate Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
Use oils meeting API classification SH or SG grade. Units ship with 10-40 CC/SG. Indicates that new parts will be required to perform this procedure. Indicates that a cold engine is required before performing this procedure. Genie S-40 & Genie S-45 Part No. 43645...
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-10°F to 90°F / -23°C to 32°C 10W-30 Hydraulic oil specifications above -4°F / -34°C 15W-40 Hydraulic oil type Refer to machine decal Engine oil should have properties of API classification CF4 grade. Units ship with 10-40 CC/SG. Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
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Do not overfill. 6 Install the vent caps. Adding terminal protectors and a corrosion preventative sealant will help eliminate corrosion on the battery terminals and cables. Genie S-40 & Genie S-45 Part No. 43645...
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1 Check each tire with an air pressure gauge. Add air as needed. Tire pressure 45 psi 3.1 bar 38 psi High Flotation Tire Pressure 2.6 bar Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
After repairs are completed, the operator must drive speed limit switch. perform a pre-operation inspection and function tests again before putting the machine into service. Genie S-40 & Genie S-45 Part No. 43645...
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(rabbit and foot switch function through a partial cycle. symbol). Result: All boom functions should operate. Test the Horn 21 Push the horn button. Result: The horn should sound. Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
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Disable Function: The platform level toggle switch direction that the blue arrow points on the drive will not operate when the boom is raised past the chassis, then come to an abrupt stop. drive speed limit switch. Genie S-40 & Genie S-45 Part No. 43645...
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Result: The non-steer tires should stay in firm Use the color-coded Blue direction arrows on the contact with the ground. platform controls and the drive chassis to identify the direction of travel. Yellow Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
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/ 30 cm per second. If the drive speed with the boom raised or extended exceeds 1 foot / 30 cm per second, immediately tag and remove the machine from service. Genie S-40 & Genie S-45 Part No. 43645...
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Result: No boom functions should operate. The machine will move in the direction indicated on the control panel. 76 Repair any malfunctions before operating the machine. Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
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. Genie S-40 & Genie S-45 Part No. 43645...
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. Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
Emergency Stop button. Machines equipped with Platform Level Control Disable Function: The platform level toggle switch will not operate when the boom is raised past the drive speed limit switch. Genie S-40 & Genie S-45 Part No. 43645...
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Use the color-coded direction arrows on the platform controls and the drive chassis to identify the direction the wheels will turn. Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
5 Chock the wheels. Check Engine Light (if equipped) Light on and engine stopped: Tag the machine and remove from service. Light on and engine still running: Contact service personnel within 24 hours. Genie S-40 & Genie S-45 Part No. 43645...
Be sure the turntable is secured with the Reverse the procedures described to re-engage the turntable rotation lock before transporting. Be brakes. sure to unlock the turntable for operation. Note: The pump free-wheel valve should always remain closed. Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Ninth Printing TRANSPORT AND LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS Securing the Platform - S-40 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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Y Axis 4.41 ft 3.23 ft S-40 1.34 m 98 cm S-45 3.86 ft 3.12 ft 1.18 m 95 cm Turntable Lifting Point (1) Chassis Lifting Y Axis Points (2) X Axis Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
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32721 or 49741 or 53037 40434 or 63461 33559 31060 28175 32719 or 27564 28181 226500 72847 28174 or 32719 or 226500 or 28161 or 226501 28235 28164 72847 28177 226501 28160 Part No. 43645 Genie S-40 & Genie S-45...
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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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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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Ninth Printing SPECIFICATIONS S-40 Range of Motion Chart S-45 Range of Motion Chart Genie S-40 & Genie S-45 Part No. 43645...
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