Genie GS-3384 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual Fifth Edition • First PrintingTransport and Lifting Instructions40 GS-3384 • GS-3390 • GS-4390 • GS-5390 Part No. 1278050GTTransport and Lifting InstructionsObserve and Obey: Genie provides this securement information asa recommendation. Drivers are solelyresponsible for making sure machines areproperly secured and the correct trailer isselected pursuant to US Department ofTransportation regulations, other localizedregulations, and their company policy. Genie customers needing to containerize anylift or Genie product should source a qualifiedfreight forwarder with expertise in preparing,loading and securing construction and liftingequipment for international shipment. Only qualified aerial lift operators should movethe machine on or off the truck. The transport vehicle must be parked on alevel surface. The transport vehicle must be secured toprevent rolling while the machine is beingloaded. Be sure the vehicle capacity, loading surfacesand chains or straps are sufficient to withstandthe machine weight. Genie lifts are very heavyrelative to their size. See the serial label for themachine weight. If the slope of the transport vehicle bedexceeds the maximum slope rating, themachine must be loaded and unloaded using awinch as described in the brake releaseoperation.Free-wheel Configuration forWinchingChock the wheels to prevent the machine fromrolling.2WD models: Release thenon-steer wheel brakes byturning over the drive hubdisconnect caps.4WD models: Release thewheel brakes by turningover all four torque hubdisconnect caps.Be sure the winch line is properly secured to thedrive chassis tie points and the path is clear of allobstructions.Reverse the procedures described to re-engagethe brakes.Note: The pump free-wheel valve should alwaysremain closed during normal operation.