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This is the official operator's manual for the Genie GTH-1056 telehandler.
It contains essential information regarding safe operation, daily checks, and proper use of all controls and functions.
Adhering to the guidelines within this document will help maximize productivity and ensure operator safety on the job site.
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Operator's Manual
Serial Number Range
GTHβ’-1056 From GTH10E-12500
with
Maintenance
Information
Seventh Edition
Fifth Printing
Part No. 1281112GT
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Operator's Manual Seventh Edition β’Fifth Printing
Work Area Safety
Work Area Safety
Tip-over Hazards Do not use the swing carriage with 60-inch (1.5 m)
or 72-inch (1.8 m) forks. Only use the swing
Using the appropriate load chart carriage with 48-inch (1.2 m) forks.
for the machine configuration,
confirm that the load is within Do not attempt to jump free of the machine during
the rated capacity of the a tip-over. The ROPS (Roll Over Protective
machine. Do not exceed the Structure) is designed to protect you.
rated load.
If the telehandler starts to
The load center on the fork (if equipped) must be tip over:
equal to or less than the load center indicated on
- Do not jump
the load chart. If the load center is further from the
fork face than shown on the load chart, refer to the - Brace yourself and stay
Load Chart section of this manual. in the seat
All loads shown on the load chart are based on the - Keep your seat belt
machine being on firm, level ground, the frame fastened
being level, the forks being positioned evenly on
the carriage, the load being centered on the forks, - Hold on firmly
the tires being properly sized and properly inflated,
- Lean away from the point
and the telehandler being in good operating
of impact
condition.
- Keep head, arms, hands,
If using accessories, read, understand and obey
legs and all other body
the decals, instructions and manuals with the
parts inside the operator's
accessory.
cab at all times.
Do not raise the load unless the ground can
support all forces imposed by the machine. Do not raise the boom unless
the machine is level. The
Do not lower a load without retracting the boom machine level indicator should
first. be at zero degrees.
Do not operate the machine if the load chart is Do not level the machine using the frame sway
missing. control unless the boom angle indicator is at zero
degrees or less.
Do not exceed the rated capacity for each
configuration. Do not use the sway control to
position an elevated load.
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Controls
17 Left stabilizer up/down switch 24 Transmission control lever
Push the top of the rocker switch to raise the Move the transmission control lever toward
left stabilizer. Push the bottom of the rocker you and move it up for forward gear. Move the
switch to lower the left stabilizer. lever toward you and move it down for reverse
gear. Move the lever to the center position for
18 Accelerator pedal
neutral. Turn the lever clockwise to shift to a
19 Brake pedal lower speed. Turn the lever counterclockwise
to shift to a higher speed.
20 Tilt steering pedal
25 Boom lights switch (if equipped)
Push and hold the tilt steering pedal to release
the steering column. Move the steering wheel Push the right side of the rocker switch to turn
to desired position and release the pedal. the boom lights on. Push the left side of the
rocker switch to turn the boom lights off.
21 Windshield washer/wiper switch (if equipped)
26 Engine emissions regeneration switch :Deutz
Push the right side of the rocker switch to turn
models (if equipped)
the wiper on. Push and hold the right side of
the rocker switch to turn the washer on. Push the right side of the rocker switch to
Release the switch to turn the washer off. activate the SCR cleaning system.
Push the left side of the rocker switch to turn
27 Diagnostic button
the wiper off.
Push and hold the button for 5 seconds to
22 Skylight washer/wiper switch (if equipped)
display error codes. If more than one error
Push the right side of the rocker switch to turn code is displayed, continue to push button to
the wiper on. Push and hold the right side of view all codes. After all codes are displayed,
the rocker switch to turn the washer on. push and hold button for 5 seconds to return to
Release the switch to turn the washer off. home screen.
Push the left side of the rocker switch to turn
28 Instrument panel
the wiper off.
23 Lights switch (if equipped)
Push the top of the rocker switch to turn the
lights on. Push the bottom of the rocker switch
to turn the lights off.
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Operator's Manual Seventh Edition β’Fifth Printing
Inspections
Inspection for Decals with Words Part No.Decal Description Qty
237796 Cosmetic β Genie Logo 1
Determine whether the decals on your machine
have words or symbols. Use the appropriate 237970 Warning β Crush Hazard, Tires 3
inspection to verify that all decals are legible and in 237971 Danger β Explosion/Burn Hazard, 1
place. Fueling
826345 Label β Ultra Low Sulfur Fuel Only 1
Part No.Decal Description Qty (diesel models)
28159 Label β Diesel 1 1253091 Label β Key Ignition 1
38149 Label β Patent 1 1255823 Label β 3-speed Transmission 1
82366 Label β Chevron Rando 1 1258407 Label β Load Chart, 8-9** 1
82558 Warning β Skin Injection Hazard 2 1263543 Warning β Compartment Access 1
97602 Warning β Explosion Hazard 1 1266002 Label β SCR Cleaning Operation 1
114083 Cosmetic β Genie Logo, White 1 Switch
114090 Label β Transmission Control 1 1266003 Label β Indicator Light 1
114115 Label β Steer Model Selector 1 1268754 Label β DEF Fill Deutz 1
114379 Cosmetic β Genie GTH-1056 2 1269532 Label β Exterior Emergency Exit 1
114461 Cosmetic β GTH-1056 1 1272242 Label β Machine Registration/Owner 1
Transfer
133206 Label β Emergency Exit 1
1272926 Label β Fuse and Relay Panel 1
214418 Danger/Warning β 2 Decal 3
Combination 1280264 Warning β Crush Hazard, Moving 3
Machine
214419 Danger/Warning β 6 Decal 1
Combination 1280293 Danger β Crush Hazard, Stabilizers 4
215268 Warning β Fall Hazard, Work 1 1280294 Warning β Burn Hazard 2
Platform 1280295 Label β Tip-over Hazard, Truss 2
215384 Label β FOPS/ROPS 1 Boom
215625 Label β Load Chart, 1-2** 1 1280819 Label β Warning, Prop 65 1
215626 Label β Load Chart, 2-3** 1 1280820 Label β Fuel, Diesel Exhaust, Prop 1
65
215627 Label β Load Chart, 3-4** 1
1280887 Label β Tip-over Hazard, Forks 2
215628 Label β Load Chart, 4-5** 1
1280888 Warning β Crush Hazard, Moving 2
215629 Label β Load Chart, 5-6** 1 Parts
215630 Label β Load Chart, 6-7** 1 1284367 Label β Electronic Controller 1
215631 Label β Load Chart, 7-8** 1 1285068 Warning β Safety Chock 1
219626 Label β Genie Logo 1 1285475 Instructions - Operating Instructions, 1
231155 Label β Boom Lettering 1 Platform
237599 Warning β Bodily Injury Hazard 1 1298403 Notice - Differential Lock 1
237601 Danger β Explosion/Burn Hazard 1 * These decals are model, option or configuration
237605 Warning β Burn Hazard, Hot Parts 1 specific.
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Operating Instructions
Controller movements β Electronic Control Handle
Control handle only Yellow fork Black auxiliary Control handle with
tilt roller (1) rocker (2) white finger switch (3)
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Operator's Manual Seventh Edition β’Fifth Printing
Maintenance
Check the Engine Coolant Level β Check the Tire Pressure
Liquid Cooled Models
Tip-over hazard. An over-inflated tire can
explode which may compromise machine
Maintaining the engine coolant at the proper level
stability and cause the machine to tip over.
is essential to engine service life. Improper coolant
level will affect the engineβs cooling capability and Tip-over hazard. The use of temporary flat tire
damage engine components. Daily checks will repair products may lead to tire failure which
allow the inspector to identify changes in coolant could compromise machine stability and cause
level that might indicate cooling system problems. the machine to tip over.
Perkins Engines: Bodily injury hazard. An over-inflated tire can
explode and may cause death or serious
1 Check the fluid level in the radiator. injury.
Result: The fluid level should be at the bottom Note: This procedure does not need to be
of the filler neck. performed on machines equipped with foam-filled
Bodily Injury Hazard. Fluids in the radiator are tires.
under pressure and extremely hot. Use caution
when removing cap and adding fluids. 1 Check each tire with an air pressure gauge.
Add air as needed.
Deutz Engines: Tire pressure
1 Check the fluid level in the sight glass located 14.00 x 24 Tires 62 psi 4.3 bar
on the radiator expansion tank. 14.00 x 28 (360/85-28) Tires 72 psi 5.0 bar
Result: The fluid level should be at the half Rock lug tire pressure 76 psi 5.2 bar
way mark of the sight glass when the engine is
cold.
Coolant Specification
Perkins and Deutz engines Extended Life Coolant
(ELC)
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Attachments
Traveling Set the parking brake and place the transmission
into neutral.
Be sure that the path of travel is level and capable
of supporting the telehandler with its load. Slowly, and gradually, place the load over the
landing point and lower the load until it is safely
Keep the boom, and load, as low as practical while
supported.
maintaining visibility in the direction of travel.
Once the load has been landed, continue to lower
Ask a signal person to assist with your travel if
the boom until the rigging and tethers can be
visibility will be obstructed in the direction of travel.
removed.
Crush or Collision Hazard. Make sure that the
signal person remains in constant communication
and be in visual contact at all times. Signal Person (from 1926.1419)
Per OSHA CFR 1926.1419, a signal person is
Only make adjustments to the load after bringing
required when:
the telehandler to a complete stop.
The point of operation, meaning the load travel or
Start, stop, travel and turn slowly to prevent the
the area near or at load placement, is not in full
load from becoming unstable or swinging.
view of the operator.
Do not travel faster than walking speed
When the equipment is traveling, the view in the
(<2 mph/3.2 km/h).
direction of travel is obstructed.
Due to site specific safety concerns, either the
Placing the Load operator or the person handling the load
Ask a signal person to assist with placing the load determines that it is necessary.
if visibility will be obstructed at the point of
Signal persons must remain in constant
operation.
communication (verbal or hand) and be in visual
Make sure that the signal person remains in contact with the operator at all times.
constant communication and be in visual contact at
When using hand signals, follow the requirements
all times.
set forth in OSHA CFR 1926.1419-1926.1422.
Come to a complete stop near the landing point.
The hand signal chart below may be used in place
If equipped with stabilizers: Lower the stabilizers. of the Standard Method in Appendix A of Subpart
CC of Part OSHA CFR 1926.
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