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Genie TZ-50 Operator's Manual

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Fourth Edition
Second Printing
Part No. 1272897GT

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual TZ-50 ANSI/CSA North America South America Asia with Maintenance Information Fourth Edition Second Printing Part No. 1272897GT...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    "Terex" is a registered trademark of Terex USA, LLC in the USA and many other countries. These machines comply with ANSI A92.2 and CSA C225 Complies with EC Directive 2006/42/EC See EC Declaration of Conformity Printed on recycled paper Printed in U.S.A. TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This book is an operation and daily maintenance manual for the user or operator of a Genie Bulletin Distribution and machine. Compliance...
  • Page 4 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Introduction Contacting the Manufacturer At times it may be necessary to contact Genie. When you do, be ready to supply the model number and serial number of your machine, along with your name and contact information. At...
  • Page 5 CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Indicates information considered important, but not hazard related (e.g. messages related to property damage) Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...

  • Page 6: Symbol And Hazard Pictorials Definitions

    Crushing hazard Stay clear of moving Crushing hazard Keep away from Crushing hazard platform. moving parts Electrocution hazard Maintain required Injection hazard Do not check for Tip-over hazard clearance hydraulic leaks with hands. TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 7 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Corrosive acid. Explosion hazard Crushing hazard No flame Crushing hazard Stay clear of moving machinery. Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...

  • Page 8: General Safety

    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing General Safety General Safety TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 9 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual General Safety Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 10 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing General Safety TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 11 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual General Safety Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 12 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing General Safety TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 13 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual General Safety Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 14 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing General Safety TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 15 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual General Safety Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...

  • Page 16: Work Area Safety

    CE models - 2 occupant 440 lbs 200 kg utility owner or operator or by a registered professional engineer who is a qualified person with respect to electrical power transmission and distribution. TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 17 Do not use the platform as a crane. exceed 28 mph / 12.5 m/s. If wind speeds exceed 28 mph / 12.5 m/s when the boom is raised, lower the boom and do not continue to operate the machine. Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 18 Each battery must weigh 65 pounds / 29.5 kg. Do not contact adjacent structures with the boom. Do not tie the boom or platform to adjacent structures. TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 19 Be aware of crushing hazards when grasping the Be sure all maintenance has been performed as platform guard rail. specified in this manual and the appropriate Genie Do not lower the boom unless the area below is service manual. clear of personnel and obstructions.
  • Page 20 (including vehicle, passengers and cargo). Be sure all lights, mirrors and hitch components conform to federal and local regulations. Be sure that all driving lights are operational. Be sure the tires are properly inflated. TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 21 Each battery must weigh 65 lbs / 29.5 kg. Lifting Hazard Use the appropriate number of people and proper Do not contact the battery terminals or the cable lifting techniques when lifting batteries. clamps with tools that may cause sparks. Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...

  • Page 22: Legend

    Parking brake 12 Battery box - roadside Secondary boom 13 Hydraulic power unit Pivot assembly 14 Primary boom Outrigger 15 Leveling jack Secondary boom 16 Battery box - curbside Platform controls 17 Manual storage container Platform TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...

  • Page 23: Controls

    11 Engine choke button (if equipped) Primary boom up 12 Primary boom up/down button Primary boom extend 13 Secondary boom up/down button Secondary boom up 14 Turntable rotate button Jib boom up Turntable rotate left Platform rotate left (if equipped) Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 24 16 Secondary boom up/down Red Emergency Stop button Platform rotate right button Outrigger lower 15 amp breaker for engine 17 Platform rotate button (if controls (if equipped) equipped) Key switch for 18 Turntable rotate button ground/off/platform selection TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...

  • Page 25: Inspections

    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. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 26 Check the hydraulic oil level in the  Parking brake components surge brake. Check for leaks.  After you complete your inspection, be sure  Outriggers and foot pads that all compartment covers are in place and latched. TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 27 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. 1272897GT TZ-50...

  • Page 28: Function Tests

    10 Release the parking brake. 11 Push the machine from the tongue until the road tires begin to move. 12 Set the parking brake. 13 Push the machine again. Result: The road tires should not move. TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 29 Test Emergency Stop 23 Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off position. Result: All ground and platform control functions should not operate. 24 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position. Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 30 38 Reset the valve. The machine will not function unless the valves are reset. Turntable rotate and platform extend/retract: Let go. Secondary boom down and primary boom up/down: Push in and turn clockwise until the button pops into place. TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 31 42 Turn the jib manifold knob counterclockwise to function. lower the jib. 43 To reset, turn the knob clockwise as far as it will go. Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 32 CE models: At the ground controls, press and hold the blue function enable button and raise the outriggers. TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 33 It is the operator’s responsibility to read and Setup remember the workplace hazards, then watch for Make sure the machine is properly set up and and avoid them while moving, setting up and tested. See Function Tests section. operating the machine. Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 34 Ground Control Panel 28164 Notice - Hazardous Materials 82881 Platform Control Panel 28174 Label — Power to Platform, 230V 82882 Cosmetic - Genie TZ-50 28176 Label — Missing Manuals 82883 Notice - Operating Instructions, Ground 28177 Warning — Collision Hazard...
  • Page 35 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 36 Label — Power to Platform, 115V 82881 Platform Control Panel 40434 Label — Lanyard Anchorage Point 82882 Cosmetic - Genie TZ-50 43658 Label — Power to Charger, 230V 97554 Danger - Electrocution Hazard 44980 Label — Power to Charger, 115V...
  • Page 37 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...

  • Page 38: Operating Instructions

    2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection. inspection, function tests, and a workplace 3 Always perform function tests prior to use. inspection before using the machine. 4 Inspect the workplace. 5 Only use the machine as it was intended. TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 39 To Position Platform In cold conditions, hold the choke Push and hold the appropriate function enable button and then start the engine. button. Push and hold the boom function button according to the markings on the control panel. Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 40 Machine functions can be operated with the hand pump. pump located on the manifold. Note: If the security tie is broken or missing consult the appropriate Genie Service Manual. Reset the valve. The machine will not function unless the valves are reset. Turntable rotate and platform extend/retract: Let go.
  • Page 41 The jib boom lowering manifold is located on the primary extension boom. Turn the jib manifold knob counterclockwise to lower the jib. To reset, turn the knob clockwise as far as it will go. Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 42 Before raising the platform, lower the outriggers and adjust to level the machine and raise the wheels off the ground. Note: Use the bubble level to make sure the machine is level. TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 43 0.3 m ÷ 3.6 m = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3% grade If the slope exceeds the maximum uphill, downhill or side slope rating, then the machine must be winched or transported by the tow vehicle up or down the slope. See Transport and Lifting Instructions section. Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 44 10 Pull the jack release handle and rotate the tongue jack to the stowed position. 11 Connect and test the trailer lights. 12 Release the parking brake. TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...
  • Page 45 Proceed with caution when entering Slow down for downgrades and shift your traffic. transmission into a lower gear. Slow down for curves, hazardous road conditions, freeway exits, and when driving in adverse weather. Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...

  • Page 46: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    Be sure the vehicle capacity, loading surfaces Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the chains. and chains or straps are sufficient to withstand the machine weight. Genie lifts are very heavy relative to their size. See the serial label for the machine weight.
  • Page 47 Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the machine and to keep the machine level. Center of Gravity Table X Axis Y Axis ANSI & CSA 13.4 in 16. 1 in 34 cm 41 cm 12.2 in 16.1 in 31 cm 41 cm Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Dispose of material in accordance with in death or serious injury. governmental regulations. Remove all rings, watches and other jewelry.  Use only Genie approved replacement parts. WARNING Bodily injury hazard. Batteries contain acid. Avoid spilling or Maintenance Symbols Legend contacting battery acid.
  • Page 49 Check the battery acid level when the charging as indicated on the charger. cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled  Use only a Genie authorized battery and water to the bottom of the fill tube. Do not charger. overfill. To Charge Battery Be sure the batteries are connected before charging the batteries.
  • Page 50 Replace the tire if uneven or excessive tread wear is found. Result: Replace the tire if uneven or excessive tread wear is found. NOTICE Tires and wheels must be replaced with tires and wheels of the specifications listed. TZ-50 Part No. 1272897GT...

  • Page 51: Scheduled Maintenance

    Machines that have been out of service for more than three months must receive the quarterly inspection before they are put back into service. Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Note: Unit is not equipped with a material handling Hydraulic pressure, maximum 3000 psi 207 bar attachment. (boom functions) Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie System voltage policy. Product specifications are subject to change Ambient operating temperature -20° F (-29° C) without notice or obligation.
  • Page 53 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Specifications TZ-50 Range of Motion Chart Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...

  • Page 54: Reporting Safety Defects

    However, NHTSA cannot become involved in any individual problems between you, your dealer or Genie. To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393...

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