Fifth Printing, April 2002 Internet: http://www.genielift.com Second Edition: First Printing, June 2003 E-mail: techpub@genieind.com "Genie" and "Z" are registered trademarks of Genie Industries in the U.S.A. and many other countries. These machines comply with ANSI/SIA 92.5-1992. Printed on recycled paper Printed in U.S.A.
You read, understand and obey employer's safety rules and worksite regulations. You read, understand and obey all applicable governmental regulations. You are properly trained to safely operate the machine. Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
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Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms. Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
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Do not alter or disable machine components that in any way affect safety and stability. Do not alter or disable the limit switches. Do not replace items critical to machine stability with items of different weight or specification. Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
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Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. Limit travel speed according to the condition of the ground surface, congestion, slope, location of personnel, and any other factors which may cause collision. Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
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Be sure all maintenance has been performed as pre-operation inspection. All compartments must specified in this manual and the Genie Z-45/25 DC remain closed and secured during operation. & Z-45/25J DC Service Manual.
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Yellow without safety alert symbol—used to indicate the presence of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. Green—used to indicate operation or maintenance information. Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
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Lifting Hazard entire charging cycle. Use a forklift to remove or install the battery packs. Do not contact the battery terminals or the cable clamps with tools that may cause sparks. Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
11 Red Emergency Stop button 4 Drive enable switch 12 Proportional control handle for drive function and 5 Z-45/25J DC models: Jib boom thumb rocker for steer function up/down switch 6 Platform rotate switch Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
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5 Not used 14 Z-45/25J DC models: Jib boom 6 Auxiliary power switch up/down switch 7 Key switch for platform/off/ground selection 15 Platform level switch 8 Red Emergency Stop button Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be performed by qualified service technicians, according to the manufacturer's specifications and the requirements listed in the responsibilities manual. Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
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Drive and turntable motors and torque hubs o Boom wear pads o Tires and wheels o Limit switches, alarms and horn o Nuts, bolts and other fasteners o Platform entry mid-rail/gate Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
Indicates that tools will be required to perform this procedure. Indicates that new parts will be required to perform this procedure. Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
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Machines that have been out of service for more than three months must receive the quarterly inspection before they are put back into service. Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
3 Always perform function tests prior to use. Know and understand the function tests before going on to the next section. 4 Inspect the workplace. 5 Only use the machine as it was intended. Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
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(if equipped) should sound while the boom is lowering. Machines equipped with Platform Level Control Disable Function: The platform level toggle switch will not operate when the primary boom is raised past the drive speed limit switch. Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
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23 Depress the thumb rocker switch in the direction identified by the yellow triangle on the control panel. Result: The steer wheels should turn in the direction that the yellow triangles point on the drive chassis. Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
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1 foot / 30 cm per second. 30 Lower the primary boom to the stowed position. 31 Raise the secondary boom approximately 2 feet / 61 cm. Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
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Use the color-coded direction arrows on the platform Blue controls and the drive chassis to identify the direction of travel. Yellow Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
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. Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
That means every new operator should perform a pre-operation inspection, function tests, and a workplace inspection before using the machine. Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
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Machines equipped with Platform Level Control Disable Function: The platform level toggle switch will not operate when the primary boom is raised past the drive speed limit switch. Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
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Light flashing indicates the use. platform is overloaded and no 5 Chock the wheels. functions will operate. 6 Charge the batteries (if necessary). Remove weight from the platform until the light goes off. Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
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7 The charger will indicate when the battery is fully charged. 8 Check the battery acid level when the charging cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water to the bottom of the fill tube. Do not overfill. Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
See the serial plate for the Towing a Genie Z-45/25 DC or a Z-45/25J DC machine weight. machine is not recommended. If the machine must The machine must be on a level surface or be towed, do not exceed 2 mph / 3.2 km/h.
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Secure the platform with a nylon strap placed over the platform mount near the platform rotator (see below). Do not use excessive downward force when securing the boom section. Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
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Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the and straps or lines are sufficient to withstand machine and to keep the machine level. the machine weight. See the serial plate for the machine weight. Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
Notice - Power to Charger 31784 Label - Tire Pressure 31786 Notice - Connection Diagram 31787 Danger - Tip-over Hazard 31788 Danger - Battery Safety 32700 Danger - Safety Rules Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
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Second Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual DECALS Ground Controls Side Platform Drive Chassis Shading indicates decal is hidden from view, i.e. under covers Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
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Label - Tire Pressure 62070 Cosmetic - DC Power 82635 Label - Wheel Load, Z-45/25DC 62926 Cosmetic - Genie Z-45/25J 82647 Label - Drive Enable Patch 62927 Cosmetic - Genie Z-45/25 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
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Second Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual DECALS Ground Controls Side Platform Drive Chassis Shading indicates decal is hidden from view, i.e. under covers Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
AC outlet in platform standard Hydraulic pressure, maximum 3200 psi 221 bar (boom functions) Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie policy. Product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC Part No. 82595...
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AC outlet in platform standard Hydraulic pressure, maximum 3200 psi 221 bar (boom functions) Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie policy. Product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC...
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