Transport and lifting instructions, Observe and obey, Brake release operation – Genie GS-2668 DC User Manual

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Part No. 82750

Genie GS-2668 DC and Genie GS-3268 DC

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Operator's Manual

Third Edition • Third Printing

Transport and Lifting Instructions

Observe and Obey:

Common sense and planning must be applied to

control the movement of the machine when
lifting it with a crane or forklift.

The transport vehicle must be parked on a level

surface.

The transport vehicle must be secured to

prevent rolling while the machine is being
loaded.

Be sure the vehicle capacity, loading surfaces

and chains or straps are sufficient to withstand
the machine weight. See the serial plate for the
machine weight.

The machine must be on a level surface or

secured before releasing the brakes.

Brake Release
Operation

1 Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from

rolling.

2 Be sure the winch line is properly secured to the

drive chassis tie points and the path is clear of
all obstructions.

3 Before serial number 43180: Turn the brake

release knob counterclockwise to open the
brake valve.

After serial number 43179: Push in the brake

release knob to open the brake valve.

4 Pump the brake release pump knob.

After the machine is loaded:

1 Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from

rolling.

2 Before serial number 43180: Turn the brake

release knob clockwise to reset the brakes.

After serial number 43179: Press and hold the

function enable switch on the control handle.
Move the control handle off center to reset the
brakes.

Towing the Genie GS-2668 DC or the Genie
GS-3268 DC is not recommended. If the machine
must be towed, do not exceed 2 mph / 3.2 km/h.

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