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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Important Read, understand and obey these safety rules and operating instructions before operating this machine. Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate this 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, call Genie Industries. Contents Page Safety .....................................................................
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Safety Rules 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 Inspe
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing SAFETY RULES Electrocution Hazards Tip-over Hazards This machine is not electrically insulated and will Occupants and equipment shall not exceed the not provide protection from contact with or maximum platform capacity. proximity to electrical current. Maximum platform capacity ANSI & CE models 500 lbs 227 kg CSA models 440 lbs 200 kg Maximum platform capacity with Optional Platform Rotate ANSI & CE models 440 lbs 200 kg CSA models not available M
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing SAFETY RULES Do not move the machine when the boom is raised Models with batteries: Do not use batteries that or extended. weigh less than the original equipment. Batteries are used as counterweight and are critical to Do not depend on the tilt alarm as a level indicator. machine stability. Each battery must weigh The tilt alarm sounds in the platform only when the 75 pounds / 34 kg. machine is on a severe slope. Do not push the machine or other o
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing SAFETY RULES Collision Hazards Lifting Hazards Be aware of boom position when rotating the Use proper lifting techniques to move the machine. turntable. Use proper lifting techniques when installing or The machine must be on a level surface or removing the platform. secured before releasing the parking brake. Explosion and Fire Hazards Use the parking brake to control the speed of the machine when pushing a machine that is not Do not start the eng
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing SAFETY RULES Damaged Machine Hazards Towing Hazards Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine. Read, understand and obey all of your tow vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations, warnings and Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection of the instructions before towing this machine. machine and test all functions before each work shift. Immediately tag and remove from service a Do not tow the machine unless the mast is lowered damaged or malfun
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing SAFETY RULES Personnel Lifting Configuration Fall Hazards Occupants shall wear a Tip-over Hazards safety belt or harness and comply with applicable Do not use the platform as a crane. governmental regulations. Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter. Attach the lanyard to the anchor provided in the Do not place or attach overhanging loads to any platform. part of the platform. Do not sit, stand or climb on the platform guard Do not push
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing SAFETY RULES Optional Drive System Decal Legend Genie product decals use symbols, color coding Tip over Hazards and signal words to identify the following: Use extreme care and slow speeds while driving the machine in the stowed position across uneven Safety alert symbol—used to alert terrain, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces and personnel to potential personal near holes and drop-offs. injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow thi
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing SAFETY RULES Battery Safety Component Damage Hazards Do not use any battery charger greater than 24V to Burn Hazards charge the batteries. Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water clothing and eyewear when working with batteries. or rain. Electrocution Hazards Connect the battery charger to a grounded, AC 3-wire electrical outlet only. Inspect daily for damaged cord, cables and wires. Repla
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing Controls Platform Control Panel 1 Red Emergency Stop button 10 Low battery indicator light 17 Secondary boom up button 2 Primary boom retract button 11 Function enable/speed select 18 Primary boom down button buttons 3 Primary boom extend button 19 Primary boom up button 12 Turntable rotate right button 4 Jib boom up button 13 Engine start button 5 Jib boom down button Gasoline models with LED 14 Horn button diagnostic readout: Choke 6 Platform le
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing CONTROLS Ground Control Panel 1 Red Emergency Stop button 11 Key switch for ground/off/ 19 Engine start button platform selection 2 Primary boom retract button 20 Horn button 12 Outrigger status indicator 3 Primary boom extend button 21 Turntable rotate left button lights 4 Jib boom up button 22 Secondry boom down button 13 Outrigger button 5 Jib boom down button 23 Secondary boom up button 14 Retract outrigger(s) enable 6 Platform level up button
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing CONTROLS Drive Control Panel (option) 1 Extend outrigger(s) enable button 2 Machine level indicator light 3 Automatic leveling button 4 Red Emergency Stop button 5 Drive and steer controller 6 Drive function enable button 7 Horn button 8 Retract outrigger(s) enable button Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 11
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing Pre-operation Inspection Fundamentals It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a Pre-operation Inspection and routine maintenance. The Pre-operation Inspection is a visual inspection performed by the operator prior to each work shift. The inspection is designed to discover if anything Do Not Operate Unless: is apparently wrong with a machine before the operator performs the function tests. You learn and practice the principles of safe m
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION Pre-operation Inspection Platform entry mid-rail/gate Be sure that the operator's, safety and Surge brake components (if equipped) responsibilities manuals are complete, legible and in the storage container located on the Safety chains (if required) platform. Mechanical brake components (if equipped) Be sure that all decals are legible and in place. See Decals section. Beacon and alarms (if equipped) Check
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing Maintenance Check the Hydraulic Oil Level Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level is essential to machine operation. Improper hydraulic oil levels can damage hydraulic components. Daily Observe and Obey: checks allow the inspector to identify changes in oil level that might indicate the presence of hydraulic Only routine maintenance items specified in this system problems. manual shall be performed by the operator. 1 Be sure the boom is
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing MAINTENANCE Check the Engine Oil Level - Check the Batteries Engine Models Proper battery condition is essential to good engine performance and safe operation. Improper Maintaining the proper engine oil level is essential fluid levels or damaged cables and connections to good engine performance and service life. can result in engine component damage and Operating the machine with an improper oil level hazardous conditions. can damage engine compon
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing MAINTENANCE 2 Check each wheel for damage, bends and Check the Tires and Wheels cracks. Result: Replace the wheel if any damage is found. Bodily injury hazard. An over- 3 Check each tire with an air pressure gauge and inflated tire can explode and may add air as needed. cause death or serious injury. 4 Check the torque of each lug nut. Collision Hazard. An excessively worn tire can cause poor handling Tires and wheels - ANSI & CSA and continued us
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing Function Tests Function Tests 1 Be sure the boom hold-down latches are unlatched. Setup 2 Position the machine below the desired work Do Not Operate Unless: area. You learn and practice the principles of safe 3 Set the parking brake. machine operation contained in this operator's 4 Insert the key and turn to ground control. manual. 5 Pull out the red Emergency Stop buttons at the 1 Avoid hazardous situations. ground and platform controls. 2 Always
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Operator's Manual First Edition Third Printing FUNCTION TESTS 7 Check the interlock display. Be sure that all four Test the Boom Functions interlock display lights are on. 16 Do not hold a function enable/speed select 8 Start the engine (if equipped). See Operating button. Attempt to activate each boom function Instructions section. button. Result: All boom functions should not operate. At the Ground Controls 17 Press and hold a function enable/speed select Test Emergency Stop button. Activate
