Genie SX-180 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Third PrintingTransport and Lifting Instructions62 SX-150 • SX-180 Part No. 1262335Transport 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. Be sure the turntable is secured with theturntable rotation lock before transporting. Besure to unlock the turntable for operation. Do not drive the machine on a slope thatexceeds the uphill, downhill or side sloperating. See Driving on a Slope in the OperatingInstructions section. 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.Release the wheel brakesby turning over all fourdrive hub disconnect caps.Be sure the winch line isproperly secured to thedrive chassis tie points andthe path is clear of allobstructions.Reverse the procedures described to re-engagethe brakes.Note: The pump free-wheel valve should alwaysremain closed.