Genie 43650 Operator's Manual

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Part No. 43650 Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 23Operator's ManualSecond Edition · Fifth PrintingOperating InstructionsStarting the Engine1 At the ground controls, turn the key switch tothe desired position.2 Be sure both ground and platform control redEmergency Stop buttons are pulled out to theON position.3 Gasoline/LPG models: Choose fuel by movingthe fuel select switch to thedesired position.4 Move the engine start toggleswitch to either side. If engine failsto start or dies, the restart delaywill disable the start switch for3 seconds.If engine fails to start after 15 seconds of cranking,determine cause and repair any malfunction. Wait60 seconds before trying to start again.All models: In extreme cold conditions, 20°F (-6°C)and below, warm engine for 5 minutes to preventhydraulic system damage.Gasoline/LPG models:In extreme cold conditions,20°F (-6°C) and below, machine should be startedon gasoline, then switched to LPG.Emergency StopPush in either ground or platform red EmergencyStop button to the OFF position to stop all functionsand turn engine off.Repair any function that operates when theEmergency Stop button is pushed in.Selecting and operating the ground controls willoverride the platform Emergency Stop button.Do Not Operate Unless:You learn and practice the principles of safemachine operation contained in this operator'smanual.1 Avoid hazardous situations.2 Always perform a pre-operationinspection.3 Always perform function tests prior to use.4 Inspect the work place.5 Only use the machine as it was intended.FundamentalsThe Operating Instructions section providesinstructions for each aspect of machine operation.It is the operator's responsibility to follow all thesafety rules and instructions in the operator's,safety and responsibilities manuals.Using the machine for anything other than liftingpersonnel and tools to an aerial work site is unsafeand dangerous.Only trained and authorized personnel should bepermitted to operate a machine. If more than oneoperator is expected to use a machine at differenttimes in the same work shift, they must all bequalified operators and are all expected to follow allsafety rules and instructions in the operator's,safety and responsibilities manuals. That meansevery new operator should perform a pre-operationinspection, function tests, and a work placeinspection before using the machine.