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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. 97900 Z-51/30J...
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Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms. Z-51/30J Part No. 97900...
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Do not contact adjacent structures with the boom. Be aware of the boom position when rotating the Do not tie the boom or platform to adjacent turntable. structures. Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter. Z-51/30J Part No. 97900...
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Limit travel speed according to the condition of the ground surface, congestion, slope, location of Be sure the operator’s, safety and responsibilities personnel, and any other factors which may cause manuals are complete, legible and in the storage collision. container located on the platform. Part No. 97900 Z-51/30J...
Bodily Injury Hazard Decal Legend Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or Genie product decals use symbols, color coding air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate and signal words to identify the following: and/or burn skin.
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. 97900 Z-51/30J...
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• 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 Z-51/30J Part No. 97900...
Indicates that tools will be required to perform this procedure. Indicates that new parts will be required to perform this procedure. Indicates that a cold engine is required before performing this procedure. Part No. 97900 Z-51/30J...
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Remove all rings, watches and other jewelry. Bodily injury hazard. Batteries contain acid. Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize battery acid spills with baking soda and water. Z-51/30J Part No. 97900...
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. 97900 Z-51/30J...
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8 Hold the function enable switch to either side and activate each boom and platform function toggle switch. Result: All boom and platform functions should operate through a full cycle. The descent alarm (if equipped) should sound while the boom is lowering. Z-51/30J Part No. 97900...
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22 Do not press down the foot switch and restart the engine. Result: The engine should start. 23 Do not press down the foot switch and test each machine function. Result: The machine functions should not operate. Part No. 97900 Z-51/30J...
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Use the color-coded direction Blue arrows on the platform controls and the drive chassis to identify the direction of travel. Yellow Z-51/30J Part No. 97900...
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If the drive speed with the primary boom raised, the operate. Drive functions should not operate with secondary boom raised or the primary boom auxiliary power. extended exceeds 30 cm per second, immediately tag and remove the machine from service. Part No. 97900 Z-51/30J...
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55 Move the drive control handle off center and activate a boom function toggle switch. Result: No boom functions should operate. The machine will move in the direction indicated on the control panel. 56 Repair any malfunctions before operating the machine. Z-51/30J Part No. 97900...
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. Part No. 97900 Z-51/30J...
That means 4 Inspect the workplace. every new operator should perform a pre-operation inspection, function tests, and a workplace 5 Only use the machine as it was intended. inspection before using the machine. Z-51/30J Part No. 97900...
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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. Selecting and operating the ground controls will override the platform red Emergency Stop button. Part No. 97900 Z-51/30J...
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Machine travel speed is restricted when the booms are raised. Z-51/30J Part No. 97900...
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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 up or down the slope. See Transport and Lifting section. Part No. 97900 Z-51/30J...
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When the foot switch is not pressed, the engine will when this light is on. Move the idle at the lowest rpm. machine to a firm level surface. · Turtle symbol: Foot switch activated low idle · Rabbit symbol: Foot switch activated high idle Z-51/30J Part No. 97900...
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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. Part No. 97900 Z-51/30J...
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual DECALS Ground Controls Side Drive Platform Chassis Engine Side Shading indicates decal is hidden from view, i.e. under covers Part No. 97900 Z-51/30J...
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Label - Lower Mid-rail 52969 Cosmetic - Genie Boom 97869 Label - Wheel Load 62948 Cosmetic - IC Power 4 x 4 97870 Cosmetic - Genie Z-51/30J 72442 Ground Control Panel 114114 Label, Transport Diagram 82238 Platform Control Panel Z-51/30J...
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual DECALS Ground Controls Side Platform Drive Chassis Engine Side Shading indicates decal is hidden from view, i.e. under covers Part No. 97900 Z-51/30J...
Reverse the procedures described to re-engage the brakes. The transport vehicle must be secured to prevent rolling while the machine is being Note: Towing the Genie Z-51/30J is not loaded. recommended. If the machine must be towed, do not exceed 3.2 km/h.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual TRANSPORT AND LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS Securing the Platform - Z-51/30J Securing to Truck or Trailer for Transit Make sure the jib and platform are in the stowed position. Always use the turntable rotation lock pin each time the machine is transported.
Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the Be sure the crane capacity, loading surfaces machine and to keep the machine level. and straps or lines are sufficient to withstand the machine weight. See the serial plate for the machine weight. Z-51/30J Part No. 97900...
Platform dimensions, 6 foot 1.8 m x 76 cm (length x width) Platform leveling self-leveling Platform rotation 160 degrees Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie policy. Product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Part No. 97900 Z-51/30J...
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