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Genie GTH-636 Telehandler
Inspection Guide

A common compact telehandler on rental yards. Boom wear, cylinder drift, and forks lead; frame leveling and stabilizers round it out.

The GTH-636 is a popular compact telehandler in rental service. As with any telehandler, the boom and its cylinders carry the value, and the forks and stability system are the safety items.

Known problem areas — what we check
Costly Safety Common Verify
Boom wear pads & slop Costly

Worn pads let the boom sections rattle.

CHECK Extend and check for play; inspect wear pads.

Cylinders drift & leaks Costly

Lift/extend/tilt cylinders drift and leak.

CHECK Hold a load and check for drift; inspect cylinders.

Forks & carriage Safety

Forks and carriage wear.

CHECK Caliper the fork heels and inspect the carriage.

Frame leveling & stabilizers Common

Frame sway and stabilizer wear affect stability.

CHECK Test frame leveling and stabilizer function.

Engine & transmission Common

Driveline wear follows use.

CHECK Road test and check engine and transmission.

Model-specific focus points
  • Check boom pads and slop
  • Hold a load for drift
  • Caliper the forks
  • Test leveling and stabilizers
  • Road test driveline
Tools for this inspection

Fork caliper and fork wear gauge · Hydraulic pressure test gauge · Boom wear-pad measurement / feeler tools · LMI / load-chart test reference · Digital multimeter · Tape measure and calipers · Inspection light and mirror · Camera for documentation …
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