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Z-135-70 Operators Manual
Z-135-70 Operators Manual
Z-135-70 Operators Manual
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.
Contents
Page
Introduction ................................................................ 1
Symbols and Hazard Pictorials Definitions ................. 3
General Safety ........................................................... 5
Personal Safety ........................................................ 11
Work Area Safety ...................................................... 12
Legend ...................................................................... 20
Controls .................................................................... 21
Inspections ............................................................... 29
Operating Instructions ............................................... 46
Transport and Lifting Instructions .............................. 58
Maintenance ............................................................. 61
Specifications ........................................................... 64
Printed in U.S.A.
Introduction
Introduction
Crush Hazard Keep away from Electrocution Disconnect battery. Fall Hazard
moving parts. Hazard
Read service
Explosion Hazard No smoking. manual Only trained
No flame. maintenance
Stop engine. personnel should
access
compartments
3
3
Tip-over Hazard Explosion Hazard Do not use ether
or other high
energy starting
Platform uphill: Platform downhill: aids on machines
1 Lower primary 1 Retract primary equipped with
2 Retract/lower 2 Retract/lower glow plugs.
secondary secondary
3 Retract primary 3 Lower primary
Lanyard Wheel load Voltage rating for Pressure rating for Tire specification
attachment point power to platform air line to platform
General Safety
28161
97715
or 229356
97715
or 230977
or 229356
or 230977
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DANGER Lug Nut Torque
Dry bolts: WARNING WARNING
Tip-over Hazard 420 ft-lbs /
Failure to replace tires with tires
569.5 Nm Crush Hazard
of same specification will result Lubricated bolts: Death or serious
in death or serious injury. 320 ft-lbs /
433.9 Nm
injury may result
Do not use air-filled tires. from platform
Foam-filled tires are critical to
machine stability.
crushing Improper operation or maintenance of Access by trained and
this equipment can result in death or authorized personnel only.
personnel serious injury.
Do not replace factory-installed
tires with tires of different against boom.
specification or ply rating.
Tire Size 97715 B Keep away from
445/65 D22.5, 18 ply Foam-filled
path of moving
platform.
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114390
28177 C
DANGER
DANGER WARNING
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DANGER 97602 97865
Keep away from moving parts.
28161 C
Electrocution
Hazard
Contact with Avoid contact
WARNING WARNING
Electrocution/Burn Hazard
energized with energized
components can Failure to disconnect all
components. the batteries before
result in death or
serious injury. 82237 B performing service on this
machine may result in
Do not use ether or death or serious injury.
Explosion Hazard other high energy
Death or serious injury can starting aids on Disconnect all the batteries
result from the use of ether or machines equipped before performing service on
other high energy starting with glow plugs. this machine.
aids. 97602 B
97865 B
General Safety
WARNING
Bodily Injury Failure to use panel cradles according to instructions and safety rules
Hazard below and in operator's and responsibilities manual could result in death
or serious injury.
Do not exceed rated platform Weight of panel cradles and load Do not cause a horizontal force
capacity. Combined weight in panel cradles may limit or side load to machine by
of cradles, panels, maximum number of occupants raising or lowering a fixed or
occupants, tools and any in platform to one person. overhanging load.
other equipment must not Secure cradles to platform. Maximum vertical height of
exceed rated capacity. Secure panel(s) to platform panels: 4 ft / 1.2 m
Panel cradle assembly railing using straps provided. Maximum wind speed:
weighs 30 lbs / 13.6 kg. Do not operate unless you are 15 mph / 6.7 m/sec
82410 C
Maximum capacity of panel adequately instructed and are Maximum panel area:
cradles is 250 lbs / 113 kg. aware of all hazards associated 32 sq. ft / 3 m2
with lifting panels.
DANGER 3
Platform uphill:
• Stop all movement. 1 Lower primary boom.
2 Retract/lower secondary boom.
3 Retract primary boom.
3
Tip-over Hazard
If tilt-alarm
sounds, unit is on • Read operator's Platform downhill:
a severe slope. manual before 1 Retract primary boom.
Death or serious attempting to move 2 Retract/lower secondary boom.
injury will result. machine. 3 Lower primary boom.
133236 A
General Safety
28177 C
Fall Hazard
Do not alter or disable limit Death or serious injury may result
switch(s). from climbing or riding on boom.
31060 C
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WARNING Keep off this surface. 28181 C
82237
can result in machine tip-over.
Machine tip-over will result in
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or 229356 1263543
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General Safety
82472
114249
114249
114251 A
82472 B
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133179 A
82548 114249
114249 A
General Safety
272 kg
+
<=
82546 B
272 kg
General Safety
114252 A
133179 A
1263542 82487
82487 B
133180
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82481 B
133180 A
114249 82472
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82472 B
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114252
114252
82472
82487
82487
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82481 114249
Personal Safety
Fall Protection
Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is
required when operating this machine.
Do not use the machine as a crane. Do not use air-filled tires. These machines are
equipped with foam-filled tires. Wheel weight is
Do not push the machine or other objects with the critical to stability.
boom.
Do not modify or alter an aerial work platform
Do not contact adjacent structures with the boom. without prior written permission from the
Do not tie the boom or platform to adjacent manufacturer. Mounting attachments for holding
structures. tools or other materials onto the platform, toeboards
or guard rail system can increase the weight in the
Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter. platform and the surface area of the platform or the
load.
Do not push off or pull
toward any object outside Do not place or attach
of the platform. overhanging loads to
any part of this
Maximum allowable machine.
side force - ANSI & CSA
150 lbs / 667 N Do not place ladders or
scaffolds in the
Maximum allowable platform or against any
manual force - Australia part of this machine.
90 lbs / 400 N
Do not transport tools
and materials unless
they are evenly
Do not alter or disable machine components that in distributed and can be
any way affect safety and stability. safely handled by
Do not replace items critical to machine stability person(s) in the
with items of different weight or specification. platform.
Do not replace factory-installed tires with tires of Do not use the machine
different specification or ply rating. on a moving or mobile
surface or vehicle.
Do not use the platform controls to free a platform
that is caught, snagged or otherwise prevented Be sure all tires are in good condition and lug nuts
from normal motion by an adjacent structure. All are properly tightened.
personnel must be removed from the platform
before attempting to free the platform using the
ground controls.
Electrocution Hazard
Avoid contact with electrical terminals.
Do not exceed the rated platform capacity. The Do not exceed the rated platform capacity. The
pipe cradle assembly and the weight in the pipe combined weight of the cradles, panels, occupants,
cradles will reduce rated platform capacity and tools and any other equipment must not exceed
must be factored into total platform load. rated capacity.
The pipe cradle assembly weighs 21 lbs / 9.5 kg. The panel cradle assembly weighs 30 lbs / 13.6 kg.
The maximum capacity of the pipe cradle assembly The maximum capacity of the panel cradles is
is 200 lbs / 91 kg. 250 lbs / 113 kg.
The weight of the pipe cradle assembly and the The weight of the panel cradles and the load in the
load in the pipe cradles may limit the maximum panel cradles may limit the maximum number of
number of occupants in platform. occupants in platform to one person.
Center the load within the perimeter of the platform. Secure the cradles to the platform. Secure the
panel(s) to the platform railing using the straps
Secure the load to the platform. provided.
Do not obstruct the entrance or the exit of the Do not operate unless you are adequately
platform. instructed and are aware of all hazards associated
Do not obstruct the ability to operate the platform with lifting panels.
controls or the red Emergency Stop button. Do not cause a horizontal force or side load to
Do not operate unless you are adequately machine by raising or lowering a fixed or
instructed and are aware of all of the hazards overhanging load.
associated with movement of the platform with an Maximum vertical height of panels: 4 ft / 1.2 m
overhanging load.
Maximum wind speed: 15 mph / 6.7 m/sec
Do not cause a horizontal force or side load to the
machine by raising or lowering a fixed or Maximum panel area: 32 sq. ft / 3 m2
overhanging load.
Do not connect weld leads or cables unless the Do not connect weld leads or cables unless the
welding power unit is turned off at the platform welding power unit is turned off at the platform
controls. controls.
Do not operate unless the weld cables are properly Do not operate unless the weld cables are properly
connected and the welder is properly grounded. connected.
The weight of the welder will reduce the rated Connect the positive lead to the twist-lock
platform capacity and must be factored into the connector at the turntable and platform.
total platform load. The welder power supply weighs
75 lbs / 34 kg. Clamp the negative lead to the ground post at the
turntable and platform.
Do not operate the welder unless a fire extinguisher
is immediately available for instant use, per OSHA
regulation 1926.352(d).
Lockout After Each Use
1 Select a safe parking location—firm level
surface, clear of obstruction and traffic.
2 Retract and lower the boom to the stowed
position.
3 Rotate the turntable so that the boom is between
the non-steer wheels.
4 Turn the key switch to the off position and
remove the key to secure from unauthorized
use.
5 Chock the wheels.
Legend
Controls
9
17
10
11
Run
16 15 14 13 12
Bypass
1
Recovery
STOP
20 5
24 21
23 16
8 14
22 14
10
11 Run
Bypass
17 12 18 6 13 7 Recovery
Controls
Controls
Controls
Controls
Controls
Controls
18 Dual axis proportional control handle for drive 21 Drive control with indicator lights
and steer functions OR Proportional control
Move the switch or push the button to choose
handle for drive function and thumb rocker for
the drive setting. The indicator light next to the
steer function.
current setting will be on.
Move the control handle in the direction
22 Thumb rocker for jib boom extend/retract
indicated by the blue arrow on the control panel
function
and the machine will drive forward. Move the
control handle in the direction indicated by the Push the top of the rocker switch and the jib
yellow arrow and the machine will drive boom will retract. Push the bottom of the rocker
backwards. Move the control handle in the switch and the jib boom will extend.
direction indicated by the blue triangle and the
machine will steer to the left. Move the control 23 Dual axis proportional control handle for jib boom
handle in the direction indicated by the yellow up/down and platform rotate left/right functions
triangle and the machine will steer to the right. Move the control handle up and the jib boom will
OR raise. Move the control handle down and the jib
boom will lower. Move the control handle to the
Move the control handle in the direction left and the platform will rotate to the left. Move
indicated by the blue arrow on the control panel the control handle to the right and the platform
and the machine will drive forward. Move the will rotate to the right.
control handle in the direction indicated by the
yellow arrow and the machine will drive 24 Axle extend/retract switch with indicator lights
backwards. Press the left side of the thumb Move the axle select switch to chose an axle
rocker and the machine will steer to the left. setting. The indicator light will flash while the
Press the right side of the thumb rocker and the axles are extending and stay on when the axles
machine will steer to the right. are fully extended. The indicator light will flash
19 Steer mode control with indicator lights while the axles are retracting and stay on when
the axles are fully retracted.
Move the switch or push the button to choose
steer mode. 25 Drive enable control with indicator light
The indicator light next to the current steer mode Light on indicates that the primary boom has
will be on. moved past either circle-end wheel and the drive
function is turned off. To drive, move the drive
20 Single axis proportional control handle for enable switch or push the drive enable button
secondary boom up/extend and down/retract and slowly move the drive/steer control handle
function off center.
Move the control handle up and the secondary
boom will raise and then extend. Move the
control handle down and the secondary boom
will retract and then lower.
Controls
Inspections
Pre-operation Inspection
Fundamentals
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a
pre-operation inspection and routine maintenance.
Know and understand the pre-operation Refer to the list on the next page and check each
inspection before going on to the next of the items.
section.
If damage or any unauthorized variation from
3 Always perform function tests prior to use. factory delivered condition is discovered, the
machine must be tagged and removed from
4 Inspect the workplace. service.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Repairs to the machine may only be made by a
qualified service technician, according to the
manufacturer's specifications. After repairs are
completed, the operator must perform a
pre-operation inspection again before going on to
the function tests.
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be
performed by qualified service technicians,
according to the manufacturer's specifications and
the requirements listed in the responsibilities
manual.
Inspections
Pre-operation Inspection
Steer and axle sensors
Be sure that the operator’s, safety and
responsibilities manuals are complete, legible Alarms and beacons (if equipped)
and in the storage container located in the
Nuts, bolts and other fasteners
platform.
Platform entry mid-rail or gate
Be sure that all decals are legible and in place.
See Inspections for Decals section. Check entire machine for:
Check for engine oil leaks and proper oil level. Cracks in welds or structural components
Add oil if needed. See Maintenance section.
Dents or damage to machine
Check for hydraulic oil leaks and proper oil level.
Excessive rust, corrosion or oxidation
Add oil if needed. See Maintenance section.
Check for engine coolant leaks and proper level Be sure that all structural and other critical
of coolant. Add coolant if needed. See components are present and all associated
Maintenance section. fasteners and pins are in place and properly
tightened.
Check for battery fluid leaks and proper fluid
After you complete your inspection, be sure that
level. Add distilled water if needed. See
Maintenance section. all compartment covers are in place and
latched.
Check the following components or areas for
damage, improperly installed or missing parts and
unauthorized modifications:
Electrical components, wiring and
electrical cables
Hydraulic hoses, fittings, cylinders and
manifolds
Fuel and hydraulic tanks
Drive and turntable motors and drive hubs
Boom wear pads
Tires and wheels
Engine and related components
Limit switches and horn
Rotation sensors
Inspections
Know and understand the function tests 5 Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the
before going on to the next section. off position.
4 Inspect the workplace. Result: The engine should turn off and no
functions should operate.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
6 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to
the on position and restart the engine.
Test the Extendable Axles
Function Test Fundamentals Note: Start this test with the axles retracted.
7 At the ground controls, push and hold a function
The function tests are designed to discover any enable/speed select button and push the
malfunctions before the machine is put into service. primary boom up button.
The operator must follow the step-by-step
instructions to test all machine functions. Result: The primary boom should not raise. On
the LCD screen, the arrow next to the extend
A malfunctioning machine must never be used. If axle symbol will flash. The boom should not
malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be raise unless the axles are extended.
tagged and removed from service. Repairs to the
machine may only be made by a qualified service
technician, according to the manufacturer's
specifications.
After repairs are completed, the operator must
perform a pre-operation inspection and function
tests again before putting the machine into service.
Inspections
8 Push and hold a function enable/speed select 12 Turn the key switch to platform control. At the
button and press the secondary boom raise/ platform controls, press and hold the foot switch
extend button. and move the drive control handle in the forward
direction.
Result: The secondary boom should not raise.
On the LCD screen, the arrow next to the 13 Activate the extend axle function.
extend axle symbol will flash. The secondary
Result: The machine should drive and the axles
boom should not raise unless the axles are
should extend. The indicator light will flash while
extended.
the axles are moving and stay on when the
9 Push and hold a function enable/speed select axles are fully extended.
button and press the primary boom extend
14 Return to the ground controls. Turn the key
button.
switch to ground control.
Result: The primary boom should not extend. On
15 Push and hold a function enable/speed select
the LCD screen, the arrow next to the extend
button and push the primary boom up button
axle symbol will flash. The primary boom should
and then the primary boom down button.
not extend unless the axles are extended.
Result: The primary boom should raise and
10 Push and hold a function enable/speed select
lower normally.
button and push the turntable rotate left button.
16 Push and hold a function enable/speed select
Result: The turntable should rotate 15° and then
button and push the secondary boom raise/
stop. The turntable should not rotate more than
extend button and then the secondary boom
15° unless the axles are extended.
lower/retract button.
11 Push and hold a function enable/speed select
Result: The secondary boom should raise and
button and push the turntable rotate right button.
extend and retract and lower normally.
Result: The turntable should return to center,
17 Push and hold a function enable/speed select
rotate 15° to the right and then stop. The
button and push the primary boom extend
turntable should not rotate more than 15° unless
button and then the primary boom retract button.
the axles are extended.
Result: The primary boom should extend and
retract normally.
18 Push and hold a function enable/speed select
button and push the turntable rotate left button
and then the turntable rotate right button.
Result: The turntable should rotate normally.
Inspections
Inspections
Inspections
Inspections
54 Slowly move the drive/steer control handle in 59 Select coordinated steer. Push the
the direction indicated by the blue triangle on coordinated steer button or move the
the control panel OR press the thumb rocker steer mode switch.
switch in the direction indicated by the blue triangle.
60 Press down the foot switch.
Result: The circle-end wheels should turn in the
61 Slowly move the drive/steer control handle in the
direction that the yellow triangles point on the
direction indicated by the blue triangle on the
drive chassis.
control panel OR press the thumb rocker switch
55 Select crab steer. Push the crab steer in the direction indicated by the blue triangle.
button or move the steer mode switch.
Result: The square-end wheels should turn in
56 Press down the foot switch. the direction that the blue triangles point on the
drive chassis. The circle-end wheels should turn
57 Slowly move the drive/steer control handle in
in the direction that the yellow triangles point on
the direction indicated by the blue triangle on
the drive chassis.
the control panel OR press the thumb rocker
switch in the direction indicated by the blue triangle. 62 Slowly move the drive/steer control handle in the
direction indicated by the yellow triangle on the
Result: All wheels should turn in the direction
control panel OR press the thumb rocker switch
that the blue triangles point on the drive
in the direction indicated by the yellow triangle.
chassis.
Result: The square-end wheels should turn in
58 Slowly move the drive/steer control handle in
the direction that the yellow triangles point on
the direction indicated by the yellow triangle on
the drive chassis. The circle-end wheels should
the control panel OR press the thumb rocker
turn in the direction that the blue triangles point
switch in the direction indicated by the yellow
on the drive chassis.
triangle.
Result: All wheels should turn in the direction
that the yellow triangles point on the drive
chassis.
Inspections
Test Drive and Braking Note: When the drive enable system is in use, the
machine may drive in the opposite direction that the
63 Press down the foot switch. drive and steer control handle is moved.
64 Slowly move the drive/steer control handle in the
Use the color-coded
direction indicated by the blue arrow on the Blue
direction arrows on the
control panel until the machine begins to move,
platform controls and the
then return the handle to the center position.
drive chassis to identify the
Result: The machine should move in the direction of travel. Yellow
direction that the blue arrow points on the drive
If the drive/steer control handle is not moved within
chassis, then come to an abrupt stop.
two seconds of pushing the drive enable button, the
65 Slowly move the drive/steer control handle in the drive function will not operate.
direction indicated by the yellow arrow on the
control panel until the machine begins to move, Test Limited Drive Speed
then return the handle to the center position. 70 Press down the foot switch.
Result: The machine should move in the 71 Raise the primary boom to 5° above horizontal.
direction that the yellow arrow points on the
drive chassis, then come to an abrupt stop. 72 Slowly move the drive control handle to the full
drive position.
Note: The brakes must be able to hold the machine
on any slope it is able to climb. Result: The maximum achievable drive speed
with the primary boom raised should not exceed
Test the Drive Enable System 1 foot / 30 cm per second.
66 Press down the foot switch and lower the booms Note: The machine will travel 40 feet / 12 m in 40
to the stowed position. seconds.
67 Rotate the turntable until the primary boom 73 Lower the primary boom to the stowed position.
moves past one of the circle-end tires.
74 Extend the primary boom 4 feet / 1.2 m.
Result: The drive enable
indicator light should come 75 Slowly move the drive control handle to the full
on while the boom is drive position.
anywhere in the range Result: The maximum achievable drive speed
shown. with the primary boom extended should not
68 Move the drive/steer control handle off center. exceed 1 foot / 30 cm per second.
Result: No drive function should operate. Note: The machine will travel 40 feet / 12 m in 40
seconds.
69 Push the drive enable button or move the drive
enable switch, and slowly move the drive/steer
control handle off center.
Result: The drive function should operate.
Inspections
76 Retract the primary boom to the stowed position. Test Emergency/Auxiliary Controls
77 Raise the secondary boom to 5° above 85 Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the
horizontal. off position to shut off the engine.
78 Slowly move the drive control handle to the full 86 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to
drive position. the on position.
Result: The maximum achievable drive speed 87 Press down the foot switch.
with the secondary boom raised should not
exceed 1 foot / 30 cm per second. 88 Activate the emergency/auxiliary controls. Move
and hold the switch or push and hold the button.
Note: The machine will travel 40 feet / 12 m in 40 Activate each function control handle, switch or
seconds. button.
79 Lower the secondary boom to the stowed Note: To conserve battery power, test each
position. function through a partial cycle.
80 Extend the jib boom 1 foot / 30 cm. Result: All boom and steer functions should
81 Slowly move the drive control handle to the full operate.
drive position. Test Aircraft Protection Package (if equipped)
Result: The maximum achievable drive speed 89 Move the gray bumper at the bottom of the
with the jib boom extended should not exceed 1 platform 4 inches / 10 cm in any direction.
foot / 30 cm per second.
90 Activate each function control handle or toggle
If the drive speed with the primary or secondary switch or button.
boom raised or extended or the jib boom extended
exceeds 1 foot / 30 cm per second, immediately Result: All boom and steer functions should not
tag and remove the machine from service. operate.
82 Extend the primary boom 4 feet / 1.2 m. 91 Activate the function override. Move and hold
the switch or push and hold the button.
83 Slowly move the drive control handle to the full
drive position. 92 Activate each function control handle or toggle
switch or button.
Result: The maximum achievable drive speed
with the jib boom extended and the primary Result: All boom and steer functions should
boom extended should not exceed 6 inches / 15 operate.
cm per second.
If the drive speed with the jib boom extended and
the primary boom extended exceeds 6 inches /
15 cm per second, immediately tag and remove the
machine from service.
84 Retract the primary boom and the jib boom.
Inspections
Workplace Inspection
Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous
situations:
· drop-offs or holes
· bumps, floor obstructions or debris
Do Not Operate Unless: · sloped surfaces
You learn and practice the principles of safe · unstable or slippery surfaces
machine operation contained in this operator's
manual. · overhead obstructions and high voltage
conductors
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
· hazardous locations
2 Always perform a pre-operation
inspection. · inadequate surface support to withstand all load
forces imposed by the machine
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
· wind and weather conditions
4 Inspect the workplace.
· the presence of unauthorized personnel
Know and understand the workplace
inspection before going on to the next · other possible unsafe conditions
section.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Fundamentals
The workplace inspection helps the operator
determine if the workplace is suitable for safe
machine operation. It should be performed by the
operator prior to moving the machine to the
workplace.
It is the operator's responsibility to read and
remember the workplace hazards, then watch for
and avoid them while moving, setting up and
operating the machine.
Inspections
Inspections
40434
28161
97716
97716 97715 or 229356 or 230977
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133163
27207 82841 or 233130
27205 97885
65278 114389
133236
97815
27207 28176
28174
27204 or 28235
65278 28236
97579
27204
28165
27206 32998
44981
82862
97875
27205 97887 or 44986
27206
97757 25994
1263545 97865
1263543 1000084
1263556 82314
or 230985 31060
1263544 97891
31060 28174 or 28235
82366 97875
28161
114389
97885
52865
82410 1263543 & serial
97715 or label 97889 97716
72875 229356 or 97715 or 28177
114390 230977 1263543 229356 or 28181
31788 97716 1000257 230977 44981 82237 40434
Inspections
Inspections
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28161
97716
97716 97715 or 229356 or 230977
97715 or 229356 or 230977 82422
133163
27207 82841 or 233130
27205 97885
65278 114389
133236
97815
27207 28176
28174
27204 or 28235
65278 28236
97579
27204
28165
27206 32998
44981
82862
97875
27205 97887 or 44986
27206
97757 25994
1263545 97865
1263543 1000084
1263556 82314
or 230985 31060
1263544 97891
31060 28174 or 28235
82366 97875
28161
114389
97885
52865
82410 1263543 & serial
97715 or label 97889 97716
72875 229356 or 97715 or 28177
114390 230977 1263543 229356 or 28181
31788 97716 1000257 230977 44981 82237 40434
Inspections
Inspections
40434
82472
97716
97716 114249
114249 82422
1000054
27207 82841 or 233130
27205 82487
65278
114248
97815
27207
28174
27204 or 28235
65278
27204
27206 82546
44981
82602
27205
27206
1263545
97757 133079
1263542 133180
1263556 114252
or 230985 114252
1263544 97891
114252 28174 or 28235
82472
1263542
82487
82487
82487
133067 114249 serial 1263542 97889 97716 114247 82548
82481 97716 label 1000257 114249 44981 40434
Operating Instructions
Fundamentals
The Operating Instructions section provides
instructions for each aspect of machine operation.
It is the operator's responsibility to follow all the
safety rules and instructions in the operator's,
safety and responsibilities manuals.
Do Not Operate Unless: Using the machine for anything other than lifting
You learn and practice the principles of safe personnel, along with their tools and materials, to
machine operation contained in this operator's an aerial work site is unsafe and dangerous.
manual. Only trained and authorized personnel should be
1 Avoid hazardous situations. permitted to operate a machine. If more than one
operator is expected to use a machine at different
2 Always perform a pre-operation times in the same work shift, they must all be
inspection. qualified operators and are all expected to follow all
3 Always perform function tests prior to use. safety rules and instructions in the operator's,
safety and responsibilities manuals. That means
4 Inspect the workplace. every new operator should perform a pre-operation
5 Only use the machine as it was intended. inspection, function tests, and a workplace
inspection before using the machine.
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
1 Turn the key switch to platform control. 1 Push and hold a function enable/speed select
button.
2 At the platform controls, press down the foot
switch and move the drive control handle in
either direction. Activate the extend axle
function or the retract axle function. Move the
switch or push the button.
2 Push the appropriate function button according
to the markings on the control panel.
Drive, steer and axle functions are not available
The indicator light will flash while the axles are from the ground controls.
moving and stay on when the axles are fully
extended or retracted.
Operation from Platform
The axles can only be retracted if the primary and 1 Turn the key switch to platform control.
secondary booms are fully lowered and retracted 2 Pull out both ground and platform red
and the platform is between the circle-end wheels. Emergency Stop buttons to the on position.
Operation from Ground 3 Start the engine. Do not press down the foot
switch when starting the engine.
1 Turn the key switch to ground control.
To Position Platform
2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to
the on position. 1 Press down the foot switch.
Operating Instructions
To Steer To Drive
1 Press down the foot switch. 1 Press down the foot switch.
2 Select the steer mode. Move the switch or push 2 Increase speed: Slowly move the drive/
the button. The indicator light next to the current steer control handle in the direction
steer mode will be on. indicated by the blue or yellow arrows.
Decrease speed: Slowly move the drive/steer
control handle toward center.
Stop: Return the drive/steer control handle to
center or release the foot switch.
Use the color-coded direction arrows on the
3 Slowly move the drive/steer platform controls and the drive chassis to identify
control handle in the direction the direction the machine will travel.
indicated by the blue or yellow triangles OR
press the thumb rocker switch located on top of Machine travel speed is restricted when the boom
the drive control handle. is raised or extended.
Operating Instructions
rise
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Operating Envelope Indicator If the tilt alarm sounds with the platform uphill:
Lights 1 Lower the primary boom.
The operating envelope indicator lights will come on 2 Retract/lower the secondary
to notify the operator that a function has been boom.
interrupted and/or an action is required by the 3 Retract the primary boom.
operator.
If the tilt alarm sounds with the
Lower/Retract Secondary Boom platform downhill:
indicator light flashing: Lower/
retract the secondary boom until 1 Retract the primary
the indicator light is off. boom.
Operating Instructions
2 Turn the main key switch to ground control. To turn off the generator, push the generator button
Remove the key from the main key switch and or move the switch. The indicator light will turn off.
insert the key into the bypass/recovery key
switch. Aircraft Protection Package
3 Turn the bypass/recovery (if equipped)
key switch to the bypass
If the platform bumper comes into contact with an
position.
object, the machine will shut down and no functions
4 Using auxiliary/emergency will operate.
power, operate the platform
1 Start the engine.
level buttons to level the
platform. 2 Press down the foot switch.
5 Turn the bypass/recovery key switch to the run 3 Activate the function override function. Move the
position. switch or push the button.
6 Remove the key from the bypass/recovery key 4 Activate the appropriate function button, control
switch and insert the key into the main key handle or toggle switch to move the machine
switch. away from aircraft components.
7 Push in and then pull out the red Emergency After Each Use
Stop button.
8 If the P22 code is still visible, tag and remove 1 Select a safe parking location—firm level
the machine from service until the fault has surface, clear of obstruction and traffic.
been corrected by a qualified service technician. 2 Retract and lower the boom to the stowed
position.
3 Rotate the turntable so that the boom is between
the circle-end wheels.
4 Turn the key switch to the off position and
remove the key to secure from unauthorized
use.
5 Chock the wheels.
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
1 Insert the hook piece through the slots in the 3 Install the strap assembly end plate onto the
panel cradle base. bolt.
2 Hook the panel cradle to the bottom platform 4 Insert the bolt through the other side of the
tube in the desired location. clamp.
3 Install rubber bumper 2 through the panel cradle 5 Secure with a washer and a nut. Do not over-
base and the hook piece. See the illustration. tighten. The strap assembly end plate should be
able to slide on the platform rail.
4 Secure with 2 low profile lock nuts.
5 If the panel cradle is installed at a platform floor
support tube, insert the U-bolt through the floor,
around the tube and into the panel cradle base.
6 Secure the U-bolt with 2 nuts and 2 washers.
Proceed to step 9.
7 If the panel cradle is not installed at a platform
floor support tube, use the aluminum tube
provided.
8 Place the tube between the panel cradle and the
platform floor. Insert the U-bolt through the floor,
around the tube and into the panel cradle base.
9 Repeat above for the second set of parts.
Operating Instructions
decal panel
cradle
base
hook
piece
padding
clamp
hook
Genie provides this securement information as a If the slope of the transport vehicle bed exceeds
recommendation. Drivers are solely responsible the uphill or downhill maximum slope rating, the
for making sure machines are properly secured machine must be loaded and unloaded using a
and the correct trailer is selected pursuant to winch as described.
US Department of Transportation regulations,
other localized regulations, and their company Free-wheel Configuration for
policy.
Winching
Genie customers needing to containerize any lift
or Genie product should source a qualified Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from
freight forwarder with expertise in preparing, rolling.
Disengage
loading and securing construction and lifting Release the wheel
equipment for international shipment. brakes by turning
Only qualified aerial lift operators should move over all four drive
the machine on or off the truck. hub disconnect
caps. Engage
The transport vehicle must be parked on a level
surface. Be sure the winch line is properly secured to the
drive chassis tie points and the path is clear of all
The transport vehicle must be secured to obstructions.
prevent rolling while the machine is being
loaded. Reverse the procedures described to re-engage the
brakes.
Be sure the vehicle capacity, loading surfaces
and chains or straps are sufficient to withstand Note: The pump free-wheel valve should always
the machine weight. See the serial label for the remain closed.
machine weight.
Truck Bed
10 ft
3.07 m
4 ft 4 in
1.31 m
10 ft 10 in 19 ft 2 in 14 ft
3.3 m 5.84 m 4.25 m
25 ft 1 in
7.65 m
Lifting Instructions
Fully lower and retract the primary and secondary
boom. Fully lower and retract the jib boom. Remove
all loose items on the machine.
59.5 in
1.5 m
56 in
1.4 m
Maintenance
Maintenance
Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level is Proper battery condition is essential to good engine
essential to machine operation. Improper hydraulic performance and operational safety. Improper fluid
oil levels can damage hydraulic components. Daily levels or damaged cables and connections can
checks allow the inspector to identify changes in result in engine component damage and hazardous
the oil level that might indicate the presence of conditions.
hydraulic system problems.
Electrocution hazard. Contact with hot or live
1 Be sure that the engine is off and the boom is in circuits may result in death or serious injury.
the stowed position. Remove all rings, watches and other jewelry.
2 Visually inspect the sight gauge located on the Bodily injury hazard. Batteries contain acid.
side of the hydraulic oil tank. Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid.
Neutralize battery acid spills with baking soda
Result: The hydraulic oil level should be and water.
between the two marks on the decal next to the
sight gauge. Add oil as needed. 1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
2 Be sure that the battery cable connections are
tight and free of corrosion.
Maximum oil level 3 Be sure that the battery hold-down bar is in
place and secure.
4 Remove the battery vent caps.
Minimum oil level 5 Check the battery acid level. If needed,
replenish with distilled water to the bottom of the
battery fill tube. Do not overfill.
Hydraulic oil specifications
6 Install the vent caps.
Hydraulic oil type Chevron Rykon®
Premium MV equivalent
Note: Adding terminal protectors and a corrosion
preventative sealant will help eliminate corrosion on
the battery terminals and cables.
Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance performed quarterly, annually and
every two years must be completed by a person
trained and qualified to perform maintenance on this
machine according to the procedures found in the
service manual for this machine.
Specifications
Drive speed, stowed 3.0 mph 4.8 km/h Note: Floor loading information is approximate and
40 ft/9.1 sec 12.2 m/9.1 sec does not incorporate different option configurations. It
should be used only with adequate safety factors.
Drive speed, 0.7 mph 1.1 km/h
raised or extended 40 ft/40 sec 12.2 m/40 sec
Specifications