PDF Operator's Manual Genie S-40 Trax S-45 Trax - 508 KB
Safely operate your Genie S-40 Trax or S-45 Trax boom lift with this official operator's manual.
This guide is critical for understanding the machine's controls, capabilities, and safety systems.
It includes pre-operation inspection checklists and emergency procedures.
Proper training with this manual is the first step to a safe and productive work day.
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Operator's Manual
S-40 TRAX CE
S-45 TRAX
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Second Edition
First Printing
Part No. 1259840
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Personal Safety
Personal Safety
Personal Fall Protection
Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is
required when operating this machine.
Occupants must wear a safety belt or harness in
accordance with governmental regulations. Attach
the lanyard to the anchor provided in the platform.
Operators must comply with employer, job site and
governmental rules regarding the use of personal
protective equipment.
All PFPE must comply with applicable
governmental regulations, and must be inspected
and used in accordance with the PFPE
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Legend
Legend
1 Foot switch 7 Ground controls
2 Manual storage container 8 Boom
3 Sliding mid-rail 9 Platform controls
4 Lanyard anchorage points 10 Platform
5 Non-steer track 11 Jib boom
6 Steer track
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Inspections
At the Ground Controls Test the Hydraulic Return Filter
1 Select a test area that is firm, level and free of 7 Move the engine idle select switch to high idle
obstruction. (rabbit symbol).
2 Turn the key switch to ground control. 8 Locate and check the hydraulic filter condition
indicator.
3 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the
on position. Result: The filter should be operating with the
plunger or the needle in the green area.
Result: The beacons (if equipped) should
flash. 9 Move the engine idle select switch to foot
switch activated high idle (rabbit and foot
4 Start the engine. See Operating Instructions switch symbol).
section.
Test Machine Functions
Test Emergency Stop
10 Do not push the function
5 Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the enable button. Attempt to
off position. activate each boom and
Result: The engine should shut off and no platform function toggle
functions should operate. switch.
6 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the Result: No boom and platform functions should
on position and restart the engine. operate.
11 Press and hold the function enable button and
activate each boom and platform function
toggle switch.
Result: All boom and platform functions should
operate through a full cycle. The descent
alarm (if equipped) should sound while the
boom is lowering.
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Operating Instructions
Starting the Engine All models
1 At the ground controls, turn the key switch to If the engine fails to start after 15 seconds of
the desired position. cranking, determine the cause and repair any
malfunction. Wait 60 seconds before trying to start
2 Be sure both ground and platform control red again.
Emergency Stop buttons are pulled out to the
on position. In cold conditions, -6°C and below, warm the
engine for 5 minutes before operating to prevent
Gasoline/LPG models hydraulic system damage.
1 Choose fuel by moving the fuel select switch to In extreme cold conditions, -18°C and below,
the desired position. machines should be equipped with optional cold
start kits. Attempting to start the engine when
2 Move the engine start toggle temperatures are below -18°C may require the use
switch to either side. If the engine of a booster battery.
fails to start or dies, the restart
delay will disable the start switch Gasoline/LPG models: In cold conditions, -6°C and
for 3 seconds. below, the machine should be started on gasoline
and warmed for 2 minutes, then switched to LPG.
Warm engines can be started on LPG.
Diesel models
1 When starting in cold conditions, move the
glow plug switch (if equipped) to either side
and hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
2 Move the engine start toggle switch to either
side. If the engine fails to start or dies, the
restart delay will disable the start switch for
3 seconds.
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Transport and Lifting Instructions
Transport and Lifting Instructions
Be sure the turntable is secured with the
turntable rotation lock before transporting. Be
sure to unlock the turntable for operation.
Do not drive the machine on a slope that
exceeds the uphill, downhill or side slope
rating. See Driving on a Slope in the Operating
Observe and Obey: Instructions section.
Genie provides this securement information as If the slope of the transport vehicle bed
a recommendation. Drivers are solely exceeds the maximum slope rating, the
responsible for making sure machines are machine must be loaded and unloaded using a
properly secured and the correct trailer is winch as described in the brake release
selected pursuant to US Department of operation.
Transportation regulations, other localized
regulations, and their company policy.
Free-wheel Configuration for
Genie customers needing to containerize any Winching
lift or Genie product should source a qualified
freight forwarder with expertise in preparing, Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from
loading and securing construction and lifting rolling.
equipment for international shipment.
Release the track
Only qualified aerial lift operators should move brakes by turning over
the machine on or off the truck. all four drive hub
The transport vehicle must be parked on a disconnect caps.
level surface.
The transport vehicle must be secured to
prevent rolling while the machine is being
loaded. Be sure the winch line is properly secured to the
drive chassis tie points and the path is clear of all
Be sure the vehicle capacity, loading surfaces obstructions.
and chains or straps are sufficient to withstand
the machine weight. Genie lifts are very heavy Reverse the procedures described to re-engage
relative to their size. See the serial label for the the brakes.
machine weight.
Note: The pump free-wheel valve should always
remain closed.
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