Genie GTH-1048 User manual

Operator’s Manual
with
Maintenance
Information
GTH-1048
GTH-1056
First Edition
Second Printing
Part No. 114101

SECTION 1 ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY SECTION 1-1
Introduction 1-3
StandardsAnd Symbols 1-4
Safety 1-5
TrainingAnd Knowledge 1-5
Operator's Responsibilities 1-6
Management'sResponsibilities 1-7
MaintenanceAnd Repair 1-8
Operation Safety 1-9
SECTION 2 GENERALSAFETY 2-1
General Safety Procedures 2-3
Jump Starting 2-8
Proper Load Chart Use 2-9
SECTION 3 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 3-1
Operator'sCompartment 3-3
Joystick Control Functions 3-4
Joystick Control Functions (Button Pushed) 3-5
Service Brakes 3-6
Parking Brake 3-6
Frame Sway Control 3-7
Gauges 3-8
Hydraulic Pump Destroke Button 3-8
Steering 3-9
Transmission 3-9
FrontAxle Differential Lock 3-10
Front Stabilizers 3-11
Engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU) 3-12
SECTION 4 OPERATION 4-1
OperationAnd Safety Guidelines 4-3
Before Starting The Engine 4-4
Starting The Engine 4-5
Before Operating The Forklift 4-7
Transporting A Load 4-11
PlacingA Load 4-13
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCEPROCEDURES 5-1
General Safety Practices 5-3
Daily Maintenance 5-5
SECTION 6 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS 6-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1
ROUGHTERRAIN
FORK LIFT SAFETY
1-1

TABLEOFCONTENTS
SECTION 1 - ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY
Introduction 1-3
StandardsAndSymbols 1-4
Safety 1-5
TrainingAndKnowledge 1-5
Operator'sResponsibilities 1-6
Management'sResponsibilities 1-7
MaintenanceAnd Repair 1-8
OperationSafety 1-9
1-2

ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY
INTRODUCTION
Owners,Users,and Operators:
Genieappreciatesyourchoice ofourmachineforyour application.Ournumberone
priorityisusersafety,which is best achievedbyourjointefforts.Wefeelthatyou make a
majorcontributiontosafety ifyou,astheequipment users andoperators:
1. ComplywithOSHA,Federal,State,andLocal Regulations.
2. Read,Understand,andFollowthe instructionsinthisandother manuals
suppliedwiththismachine.
3. UseGoodSafeWork Practicesin a common sense way.
4. Onlyhavetrained/certifiedoperators–directed by informed and
knowledgeablesupervision–runningthemachine.
NOTE: OSHAprohibitsthealterationormodificationofthis machinewithoutwritten
manufacturer'sapproval.Useonlyfactory approved parts toserviceorrepairthis
machine.
Ifthereis anythinginthismanualthatisnotclearor whichyoubelieveshould beadded,
pleasecontactus.
Internet:www.genieind.com
Email:[email protected]
Thankyou!
THIS SYMBOL MEANS YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED! READ, UNDERSTAND AND
FOLLOW ALL DANGER, WARNING AND
CAUTION DECALS ON YOUR ROUGH TERRAIN
FORKLIFT.
1-3

ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY
STANDARDS AND SYMBOLS
1-4
Manyaspectsofrough terrainforkliftoperationandtesting arediscussedinstandards
publishedbytheAmericanNationalStandards Institute. These Standards areupdatedon
aregularbasiswithaddendas.Genie recommends that you purchaseandrefertothe
followingstandards.
ANSIB56.6–RoughTerrain Fork Lifts
ThisStandardcanbe purchased from:
AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute
25 West 43nd Street, 4th Fl.
New York, New York, 10036
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
STANDARDS
SYMBOLS
DANGER–Indicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,willresultindeathorseriousinjury.
CAUTION–Indicates apotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnot avoided,mayresultinminorormoderate
injury.
WARNING–Indicatesapotentiallyhazardous situation
which,ifnot avoided, couldresultindeath orserious
injury.
ATTENTION–Indicates asituationwhich,ifnot avoided,
mayresultin propertyorequipmentdamage.
Thesymbolsbelowareusedto informtheoperatorof importantinformationconcerning
theoperationofthismachine.

ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY
SAFETY
1-5
1. Safety must alwaysbetheoperator'smostimportantconcern.
2. This machinemustonlybeoperated bytrainedpersonnel,whohave demonstrated
theirabilityto dososafely.
3. Complywiththerequirementsofcurrent OccupationalSafetyandHealth
Administration(OSHA)standards, including29CFR1910.178;andthe American
NationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI) B56.6 latestedition.
4. Read andUnderstandallDecalsandWarnings.
5. Read and UnderstandtheRatingChart.
6. Know thatthemachinecan safetylifteachload beforeattemptingtolift.
Thesearegeneralsafetyrules,whichmustbe followed. You are also required toread
andunderstandtheOperator'sManualas there are instructions,whicharemore
detailedspecifictothismachine.
TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE

ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY
OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1-6
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual.
2. Know thelocationandthepurposeof thecontrols,instrumentsandindicator
lights.
3. Make sure themachineisinproperorder and all operationalaidsandwarning
signalsarefunctionalbeforeoperating.
4. Keepthemachineclean,includingallinstrumentation,windows,lightsandother
glazedsurfaces.
5. Useprotectiveclothing and safetyequipment. Alwaysuseapproved safety
equipmentsuchas:gloves,safety boots, hard hats,safetyglassesandear
protectionwherenecessary.
6. Wearprotectiveclothingthatis snugandbeltedwhererequired.
7. Store tools andothernecessaryitemsinthetoolbox.
8. Never lift aloadwithoutaLoadRatingChartin the cab.
9. Know the load to be lifted.
10. Bealert,physicallyfitandfreefromtheinfluences ofalcohol,drugs or
medicationsthatmight affecttheoperator’seyesight,hearing,orreactions.
11. Keep people,equipmentandmaterialoutoftheworkarea.
12. Keep afullychargedfire extinguisherandfirstaidkitinthecabat alltimes,and
befamiliarwith howtousetheseitems.
13. Know aboutmovementsofothermachinery,trucksandpersonnelatthejobsite.
14. Makesureeveryoneisinasafeplacebeforemovingtheboom,forks,loador
outriggers(ifsoequipped.)
15. Startandstopmovementssmoothlyandswing at speeds thatwillkeeptheload
undercontrol.

ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY
MANAGEMENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES
1-7
1. Ensure operatorsarecompetent,physically fit,trainedandif requiredlicensed.
2. Have a supervisor at the job site to beresponsibleforjob safety.
3. Crewmembersgivenspecificsafetyresponsibilities andinstructedtoreportany
unsafeconditionstothesupervisor.
4. Supply the weight on the loadtobeliftedtotheoperator.
5. Verify thatallcrewmembersare familiarwithOSHA,ANSIB56.6requirements
aswellasinstructionsinthemanuals.

ROUGH TERRAIN FORK LIFT SAFETY
1-8
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
1. Practicesafemaintenance procedures. Performallmaintenanceandrepairs in
accordancewithinstructionsprovidedbythe manufacturerinthemanuals. Also
heedthewarningsonthe placards and decalsonthemachine.
2. Always use supportsandbraceswhenworkingon,underor around the machine
orforks.
3. Shutofftheengineandlockoutthemachine whileworkingonthemachineunless
instructionsspecificallyrequiretheenginetoberunning.
4. Always makesurethemachine isstationarypriortoperformingadjustmentsor
lubrication.
5. Replaceallshieldsandguardsafterperformingservice.
6. Always use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks.
7. Whenperformingworkonthehydraulicsystem:
i. Lower theboomtohorizontal.
ii. Support the boom with supports or braces.
iii. Shutdowntheengine.
iv. Relieveallpressurebeforedisconnectinglines.
v. Ensureallconnectionsaretightbeforeapplyingpressure.
vi. Repairorreplaceanydamaged line, hoseorfittingbefore
applyingpressure.
8. Always havetiresservicedandmountedby aqualifiedpersonwiththeproper
toolsandguards.
9. Alwaysuseaninflationcageduringtireinflation.
10. Onlyperformweldingonthemachinewithapprovalfromthemanufacturer.