Starting The Engine; Emergency Stop; Emergency/Auxiliary Power - Genie Z-135/70 Operator's Manual

Second Edition · Fourth Printing

Starting the Engine

1 At the ground controls, turn the key switch to
the desired position.
Deutz models
2 Activate the glow plugs. Push the button or
move the switch. The glow plugs will turn on for
30 seconds.
3 Start the engine. Press the button
or move the switch.
The engine start button can be
pressed at any time while the glow
plugs are on.
Perkins and Cummins models
2 Activate the glow plugs for 3-5 seconds. Push
and hold the button or move and hold the
switch.
3 Start the engine. Press the button or move and
hold the switch.
If the engine fails to start or dies, the restart delay
will disable the start switch for 3 seconds.
If the engine fails to start after 15 seconds of
cranking, determine the cause and repair any
malfunction. Wait 60 seconds before trying to start
again.
In cold conditions, 20°F / -6°C and below, warm the
engine for 5 minutes before operating to prevent
hydraulic system damage.
In extreme cold conditions, 0°F / -18°C and below,
machines should be equipped with optional cold
start kits. Attempting to start the engine when
temperatures are below 0°F / -18°C may require the
use of a booster battery.
Part No. 114474
Operating Instructions
If the machine is stored for long
periods of time in low temperatures
(below 32°F / 0°C) with the
secondary boom raised and
extended, the engine may not start
due to a system fault.
To remove the fault, use the emergency controls
and raise the secondary boom up until the
secondary boom begins extending.

Emergency Stop

Push in either the ground or platform red
Emergency Stop button to the off position to stop
all functions and turn the engine off.
Repair any function that operates when the red
Emergency Stop button is pushed in to the off
position.
Selecting and operating the ground controls will
override the platform red Emergency Stop button.

Emergency/Auxiliary Power

Use emergency/auxiliary power if the primary power
source (engine) fails.
1 Turn the key switch to ground or platform
control.
2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the
on position.
3 Press down the foot switch when operating the
emergency/auxiliary controls from the platform.
4 Move and hold the switch or push
and hold the button. Activate the
desired function. The indicator light
will be on when emergency power
is being used.
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