Genie S-60X Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual Second Edition • First PrintingOperating Instructions48 S-60X Part No. 1261735Driving on a slopeDetermine the uphill, downhill and side sloperatings for the machine and determine the slopegrade.Maximum slope rating,platform downhill(gradeability):2WD: 30% (17°)4WD: 45% (24°)Maximum slope rating,platform uphill:2WD: 10% (6°)4WD: 30% (17°)Maximum side slope rating:25% (14°)Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditionsand adequate traction.The term gradeabilityapplies to the counterweight uphill configurationonly.Be sure the boom is below horizontal and theplatform is between the circle-end wheels.Move the drive speed select switch to machine onincline symbol.To determine the slope grade:Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer ORuse the following procedure.You will need: carpenter’s level straight piece of wood, at least 3 feet / 1 m long tape measureLay the piece of wood on the slope.At the downhill end, lay the level on the top edge ofthe piece of wood and lift the end until the piece ofwood is level.While holding the piece of wood level, measure thevertical distance from the bottom of the piece ofwood to the ground.Divide the tape measure distance (rise) by thelength of the piece of wood (run) and multiply by100.Example:Piece of wood = 144 inches (3.6 m)Run = 144 inches (3.6 m)Rise = 12 inches (0.3 m)12 in ÷ 144 in = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3% grade0.3 m ÷ 3.6 m = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3% gradeIf the slope exceeds the maximum slope or sideslope rating, then the machine must be winched ortransported up or down the slope. See Transportand Lifting section.