Terex Genie GR-20J User manual

Operator's Manual
Serial Number Range
GR™-20J
CE
GR™-26J
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Third Edition
First Printing
Part No. 1319686GT

Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing
GR™-20J • GR™-26J Part No. 1319686GT
Front Matter
Manufacturer:
Terex Global GmbH
Bleicheplatz 2
Schaffhausen, 8200
Switzerland
EU Authorized representative:
Genie Industries B.V.
Boekerman 5
4751 XK OUD GASTEL
The Netherlands
UK Authorized representative:
Genie UK Limited
The Maltings
Wharf Road
Grantham
NG31 6BH
UK
Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 1
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions............. 5
General Safety ...................................................... 7
Personal Safety................................................... 10
Work Area Safety................................................ 11
Legend ................................................................ 18
Controls............................................................... 19
Inspections.......................................................... 23
Operating Instructions......................................... 35
Transport and Lifting Instructions ....................... 44
Maintenance ....................................................... 48
Specifications...................................................... 50
Copyright © 2010 Terex Corporation
Third Edition: First Printing, April 2023
Genie is a registered trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc. in
the U.S.A. and many other countries.
“GR” is a trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc.
Complies with EC Directive 2006/42/EC
See EC Declaration of Conformity
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008

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Introduction
About this manual
Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for
your application. Our number one priority is user
safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts.
This book is an operation and daily maintenance
manual for the user or operator of a Genie
machine.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of your machine and should remain with the
machine at all times. If you have any questions,
contact Genie.
Product Indentification
The machine serial number is located on the serial
label.
Serial label
Intended Use and Familiarization
Guide
The intended use of this machine is to lift
personnel, including tools, and materials to an
aerial work site. Before operating the machine, it’s
the operator’s responsibility to read and
understand this familiarization guide.
Each person must be trained to operate a
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP).
Familiarization with the MEWP must be given
to each person who is authorized, competent
and trained.
Only trained and authorized personnel should
be permitted to operate the machine.
The operator is responsible to read,
understand, and obey the manufacturer’s
instructions and safety rules provided in the
Operator’s Manual.
The Operator’s Manual is located in the
manual storage container, at the platform.
For specific product applications, see
Contacting The Manufacturer.

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Platform controls symbology and related
machine movement:
Jib boom function button
Mast function and turntable rotate
function button
Function switch for drive and boom
functions
Proportional control handle for
drive and boom functions
Thumb rocker switch for steer
function
Drive function enable button
Ground controls symbology and related
machine movement:
Jib boom up/down
Turntable rotate
Mast up/down
Mast down, Jib boom down
Mast Up, Jib boom Up
Key switch
Sequential functions and movement:
•Drive and steer.
Interlocked functions:
•Elevated drive speed.
•Elevated drive in an off-level condition.
•All platform and ground controls.
Limitations of use:
•The intended use of this machine is to lift
personnel, including tools, and materials to an
aerial work site.
•Do not elevate the platform unless the machine
is on firm level ground.

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Bulletin Distribution and
Compliance
Safety of product users is of paramount
importance to Genie. Various bulletins are used by
Genie to communicate important safety and
product information to dealers and machine
owners.
The information contained in the bulletins is tied to
specific machines using the machine model and
serial number.
Distribution of bulletins is based on the most
current owner on record along with their
associated dealer, so it is important to register
your machine and keep your contact information
up to date.
To ensure safety of personnel and the reliable
continued operation of your machine, be sure to
comply with the action indicated in a respective
bulletin.
To view any open bulletins for your machine, visit
us on the web at www.genielift.com.
Contacting the Manufacturer
At times it may be necessary to contact Genie.
When you do, be ready to supply the model
number and serial number of your machine, along
with your name and contact information. At
minimum, Genie should be contacted for:
Accident reporting
Questions regarding product applications and
safety
Standards and regulatory compliance information
Current owner updates, such as changes in
machine ownership or changes in your contact
information. See Transfer of Ownership, below.
Transfer of Machine Ownership
Taking a few minutes to update owner information
will ensure that you receive important safety,
maintenance and operating information that
applies to your machine.
Please register your machine by visiting us on the
web at www.genielift.com or by calling us toll free
at 1-800-536-1800.

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Danger
Failure to obey the instructions and
safety rules in this manual will result
in death or serious injury.
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machine operation contained in this operator’s
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
Know and understand the safety rules
before going on to the next section.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
You read, understand and obey the
manufacturer’s instructions and safety rules—
safety and operator’s manuals and machine
decals.
You read, understand and obey employer’s
safety rules and worksite regulations.
You read, understand and obey all applicable
governmental regulations.
You are properly trained to safely operate the
machine.
Safety Sign Maintenance
Replace any missing or damaged safety signs.
Keep operator safety in mind at all times. Use mild
soap and water to clean safety signs. Do not use
solvent-based cleaners because they may
damage the safety sign material.
Hazard Classification
Decals on this machine use symbols, color coding,
and signal words to identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to alert
you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a property damage
message.

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Symbol andHazard Pictorials Definitions
Crush hazard
Electrocution hazard
Fire hazard
Explosion hazard
Burn hazard
Fall hazard
Batteries used as
counterweights
No Open Flames
Tip-over hazard
No smoking
Voltage rating for
power to platform
Electrocution hazard
Maintain required
clearance
Keep away from
moving parts
Read the operator’s
manual
No smoking
No flame
Stop engine
Keep off this surface.
Only trained
maintenance
personnel should
access
compartments
Collision hazard
Chock wheels before
releasing brakes

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Crush hazard
Keep away from
elevated components
while servicing
machine
Collision hazard
Do not stand under
raised platform
Tip-over hazard
Grounded AC 3-wire
outlet only
Replace damaged
wires and cords
Lanyard anchorage
points
Wheel load
1When tilt alarm
sounds.
2Lower platform.
Burn hazard
Maximum platform
capacity
Maximum allowable
manual force
Maximum wind
speed
Lifting and tie down
instructions
Auxiliary lowering

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