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Operator's Manual -62/40 T ® ™ ANSI/CSA North America South America Asia with Maintenance Information First Edition Second Printing Part No. 1272873GT...
This book is an operation and daily maintenance manual for the user or operator of a Genie Bulletin Distribution and machine. Compliance...
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First 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...
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Safety Sign Maintenance Hazard Classification Replace any missing or damaged safety signs. Decals on this machine use symbols, color coding, Keep operator safety in mind at all times. Use mild and signal words to identify the following: soap and water to clean safety signs.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Symbol and H az ard Pictorials Definiti ons Fire hazard Explosion hazard Explosion hazard Do not use ether or No smoking. other high energy No flame. starting aids on Stop engine.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Corrosive acid. Color coded Runaway hazard Collision hazard Collision hazard direction arrows Electrocution hazard Avoid contact Disconnect battery Voltage rating for Pressure rating for air power to platform line to platform Recovery procedure if tilt alarm sounds while elevated.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Personal Safety Pers onal Safety Personal Fall Protection Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is required when operating this machine. Occupants must wear a safety belt or harness in accordance with governmental regulations. Attach the lanyard to the anchor provided in the platform.
First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Work Ar ea Safety Pictures in this manual may show a boom with tires Keep away from the and wheels instead of tracks. All safety information machine if it contacts and operating instructions still apply to the Z-62/40 energized power lines.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Do not raise or extend the If the tilt alarm sounds with boom unless the machine the platform uphill: is on a firm, level surface. Lower the primary boom. Lower the secondary boom.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Do not alter or disable machine components that in Use extreme care and any way affect safety and stability. slow speeds while driving the machine in the stowed Do not replace items critical to machine stability position across uneven with items of different weight or specification.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Operation on Slopes Hazards Do not place or attach fixed or overhanging loads Do not drive the machine on a slope that exceeds to any part of this machine. the maximum uphill, downhill or side slope rating of the machine.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Fall Hazards Collision Hazards Occupants must wear a Be aware of limited sight safety belt or harness in distance and blind spots accordance with when driving or operating. governmental regulations. Attach the lanyard to the anchor provided in the platform.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Bodily Injury Hazard Observe and use the color-coded direction arrows on the platform controls and drive chassis for drive Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or and steer functions. air leak.
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Be sure all maintenance has been performed as Avoid spilling or contacting specified in this manual and the appropriate Genie battery acid. Neutralize service manual. battery acid spills with baking Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Contact Alarm Safety Panel Cradle Safety Read, understand and obey all warnings and Read, understand and obey all warnings and instructions provided with the contact alarm. instructions provided with the panel cradles. Do not exceed the rated platform capacity.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Pipe Cradle Safety Welder Safety Read, understand, and obey all warnings and Read, understand and obey all warnings and instructions provided with the pipe cradles. instructions provided with the welding power unit. Do not exceed the rated platform capacity.
First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Controls Controls The Z-62/40 TRAX machine will have one of these two styles of ground control panels. The descriptions in this section and the instructions in the Function Test and Operating Instructions apply to both panels, unless specifically noted.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Controls Ground Control Panel LCD readout screen Screen displays hour meter, voltage, oil Pictures in this manual may show a boom with tires pressure and coolant temperature. Screen also and wheels instead of tracks. All safety information displays fault codes and other service and operating instructions still apply to the Z-62/40 information.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Controls 10 Jib boom up/down switch 15 Engine start switch Move the jib boom switch up and the jib boom Move the engine start switch to either side to will raise. Move the jib boom switch down and start the engine.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Controls Platform Control Panel Horn button Platform control box heater (if equipped) Platform level switch 10 Generator switch (if equipped) Platform rotate switch 11 Aircraft protection override switch (if equipped) Jib boom up/down switch 12 Not used Not used 13 Red Emergency Stop button...
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Controls 15 Drive enable indicator light 20 Models with LCD screen: Engine shut down indicator light 16 Drive enable switch 21 Gasoline/LPG models: Fuel select switch 17 Diesel Models: Glow plug switch 22 Proportional control handle for secondary boom 18 Engine idle (rpm) select switch up/down function Turtle: foot switch activated low idle...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Controls Not used Platform Control Panel Machine not level indicator light Pictures in this manual may show a boom with tires and wheels instead of tracks. All safety information The machine not level indicator light will come and operating instructions still apply to the Z-62/40 on when the tilt alarm sounds.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Controls 13 Red Emergency Stop button 15 Drive enable indicator light Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the Light on indicates that the boom has moved off position to stop all functions and turn the just past either non-steer wheel and drive engine off.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Controls 22 Proportional control handle for secondary boom up/down function Move the control handle up and the secondary boom will raise. Move the control handle down and the secondary boom will lower. 23 Primary boom extend/retract switch Move the primary boom extend/retract switch up and the primary boom will...
First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Ins pections Pre-operation Inspection Fundamentals It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a pre-operation inspection and routine maintenance. The pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection performed by the operator prior to each work shift. Do Not Operate Unless: The inspection is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine before the...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Wear pads Tracks, sprocket, idler, bogey, Be sure that the operator’s, safety, and undercarriage/frame, tensioner responsibilities manuals are complete, legible Engine and related components and in the storage container located in the platform.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Function Test Fundamentals The function tests are designed to discover any malfunctions before the machine is put into service. The operator must follow the step-by-step instructions to test all machine functions. A malfunctioning machine must never be used. If malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be Do Not Operate Unless: tagged and removed from service.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Inspections Test the Tilt Sensor At the Ground Controls Turn the key switch to Select a test area that is firm, level and free of platform control. Pull out the obstruction. platform red Emergency Turn the key switch to ground control.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test Machine Functions At the Platform Controls 24 Press down the foot switch. Test Emergency Stop 25 Activate each machine function control handle 15 Turn the key switch to platform control and or toggle switch.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Inspections Test Drive and Braking Test the Drive Enable System 29 Press down the foot switch. 32 Press down the foot switch and lower the boom to the stowed position. 30 Slowly move the drive control handle in the direction indicated by the blue arrow on the 33 Rotate the turntable until the boom moves past control panel until the machine begins to move,...
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test Limited Drive Speed Test the Oscillating Axle (if equipped) 36 Press down the foot switch. 46 Start the engine from the platform controls. 37 Raise the primary boom approximately 47 Drive the right steer track up onto a 6 in / 15 cm 2 ft/61 cm.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Inspections 59 Activate the foot switch by pressing the foot Test the Lift/Drive Select Function switch down and press on the contact alarm (if equipped) cable to release the actuator from the switch 54 Press down the foot switch.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Workplace Inspection Checklist Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations: drop-offs or holes bumps, floor obstructions, or debris sloped surfaces Do Not Operate Unless: unstable or slippery surfaces ...
Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Operati ng Instr ucti ons 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.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Starting the Engine Emergency Stop Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off Diesel models position at the ground controls or the platform controls to stop all machine functions and turn the At the ground controls, turn the key switch to engine off.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions To Position Platform Operation from Ground Press down the foot switch. Turn the key switch to ground control. Slowly move the appropriate function control Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the handle or toggle switch or press the on position.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Driving on a slope To determine the slope grade: Determine the uphill, downhill and side slope Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR ratings for the machine and determine the slope use the following procedure.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Drive Enable Engine Idle Select (rpm) When the foot switch is not pressed, the engine will Light on indicates that the boom idle at the lowest rpm. has moved just past either non-steer track and the drive •...
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Machine Not Level Indicator Light Check Engine Light If the tilt alarm sounds when the Light on and engine stopped: Tag platform is raised, the Machine Not the machine and remove from Level indicator light will come on service.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Contact Alarm (if equipped) After Each Use The contact alarm is designed to alert ground Select a safe parking location—firm level personnel when an operator makes contact with surface, clear of obstruction and traffic. the platform control panel, interrupting boom Retract and lower the boom to the stowed movement, sounding an alarm and flashing...
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Pipe Cradle Instructions Observe and Obey: The pipe cradle assembly consists of 2 pipe Pipe cradles must be installed on the inside of cradles positioned at either side of the platform and the platform.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Pipe Cradle Operation Panel Cradle Assembly Be sure the pipe cradle assembly and Apply the warning decal to the front of each installation instructions have been followed panel cradle (if needed). properly and that the pipe cradles are secured Install rubber bumper 1 in the panel cradle to the platform railings.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Installation of Padding Install the 2 pieces of padding on the platform rails. Position the padding to protect the panels from contact with the platform rails. Installation of Strap Open the clamp and install it around a vertical platform rail tube.
Free-wheel Configuration for Genie customers needing to containerize any lift or Genie product should source a qualified Winching freight forwarder with expertise in preparing, Chock the tracks to prevent the machine from loading and securing construction and lifting rolling.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Securing the Chassis Securing to Truck or Trailer for Transit Use chains of ample load capacity. Use a minimum of 6 chains. Always use the turntable rotation lock pin each time the machine is transported.
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Y Axis Be sure the crane capacity, loading surfaces 3 ft 8 in 4 ft Z-62/40 TRAX and straps or lines are sufficient to withstand 1.12 m 1.22 m the machine weight. See the serial label for the machine weight.
Oil type - cold conditions 5W-30 responsibilities manual. Use only Genie approved replacement parts. Diesel Fuel Requirements Maintenance Symbols Legend The following symbols have been used in this manual to help communicate the intent of the Satisfactory engine performance is dependent on instructions.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing Maintenance Check the Hydraulic Oil Level Check the Engine Coolant Level – Liquid Cooled Models Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level is essential to machine operation. Improper hydraulic Maintaining the engine coolant at the proper level oil levels can damage hydraulic components.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Maintenance Check the Batteries Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance performed quarterly, annually and every two years must be completed by a person trained and qualified to perform maintenance on Proper battery condition is essential to good this machine according to the procedures found in machine performance and operational safety.
It should be used only with adequate safety factors. AC outlet in platform standard Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie Hydraulic pressure, 3,000 psi 206.8 bar policy. Product specifications are subject to change maximum (boom functions) without notice or obligation.
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First Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Z-62/40 TRAX Range of Motion Chart ® -62/40 TR AX™ Part No. 1272873GT Operator's M anual First Edition • Sec ond Printi ng ® ™ Part No. 1272873GT -62/40 TRAX...
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