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Terex TZ50J-2900 Operator's Manual

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TZ-50
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ANSI/CSA
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Fourth Edition
Second Printing
Part No. 1272897GT

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual TZ-50 from TZ50J-2900 ANSI/CSA North America South America Asia with Maintenance Information Fourth Edition Second Printing Part No. 1272897GT...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Reporting Safety Defects ........52 Copyright © 2003 by Terex Fourth Edition: Second Printing, July 2016 "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...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Introduction About this manual Intended Use Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for This machine is intended to be used only to lift your application. Our number one priority is user personnel, along with their tools and materials to safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts.
  • Page 4 Operator's Manual 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 minimum, Genie should be contacted for: Danger Accident reporting...
  • Page 5 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Hazard Classification Safety Sign Maintenance 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.

  • Page 6: Symbol And Hazard Pictorials Definitions

    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Read the operator’s Only trained Fall hazard Keep off boom. Do not expose to manual personnel. water or rain. Electrocution No smoking Corrosive acid. Explosion / Burn Wear protective hazard/burn hazard...
  • 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...
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  • Page 16: Work Area Safety

    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Work Area Safety Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway or Personal Fall Protection sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds. Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is Do not operate the machine during lightning or required when operating this machine.
  • Page 17 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty winds. Do not increase the surface area of the platform or the load. Increasing the area exposed to the wind will decrease machine stability.
  • Page 18 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Fall Hazards Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter. Do not place or attach overhanging loads to any Occupants must wear a part of the platform. safety belt or harness in accordance with Maximum allowable governmental regulations.
  • Page 19 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Collision Hazards Explosion and Fire Hazards The machine must be on a level surface or secured Do not operate the machine in hazardous locations before releasing the parking brake. or locations where potentially flammable or explosive gases or particles may be present.
  • Page 20 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Do not tow the machine unless the boom is Bodily Injury Hazard lowered into both cradles and the hold-down Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or latches are securely locked in place. There is a air leak.
  • Page 21 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Component Damage Hazard Battery Safety - DC Models Do not use any battery charger greater than 24V to Burn Hazards charge the batteries. Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water clothing and eye wear when working with batteries.

  • Page 22: Legend

    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Legend Legend Pneumatic tongue wheels 10 Tail lights Hitch 11 Turntable assembly 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...

  • Page 23: Controls

    Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Controls Controls Platform Control Panel Function enable button for: Red Emergency Stop button Platform down Platform rotate button (if equipped) Primary boom down Platform level button Primary boom retract Primary boom extend/retract button Secondary boom down Jib boom up/down button Jib boom down...
  • Page 24 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Controls Ground Control Panel Outrigger raise/lower button Function enable button for: 10 Engine start button (if (individual outrigger) equipped) Platform up Outrigger auto level button Primary boom up 11 Platform overload indicator Primary boom extend light (if equipped) Platform level button Secondary boom up...

  • Page 25: Inspections

    Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Inspections 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...
  • Page 26 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Inspections Pre-operation Inspection  Limit switches and alarms  Nuts, bolts and other fasteners  Be sure that the operator’s, safety and  Platform entry mid-rail or gate responsibilities manuals are complete, legible and in the storage container located in the ...
  • Page 27 Fourth 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.
  • Page 28 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Inspections At the Ground Controls Function Tests 14 Insert the key and turn to ground control. Setup 15 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the Position the machine at the desired work site. on position.
  • Page 29 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test Boom Functions and Function Enable Test the Tilt Sensor 25 Do not push a function enable button. Attempt 18 Raise the boom 2 feet / 60cm. to activate each boom function button. 19 Turn the key switch to platform control.
  • Page 30 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Inspections Test Outrigger Interlock Test Manual Operation of Functions 28 Lower the boom to the stowed position. Manifold valves are located under the cover on the ground controls side of the machine. 29 Push and hold the blue function enable button. Push and hold one outrigger button and raise Machine functions can be operated with the hand the outrigger off the ground.
  • Page 31 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections At the Platform Controls Australian models only: 44 Turn the key switch to platform control. 39 Open the valve of the desired function. 45 Pull out the platform red Emergency Stop Turntable rotate right: Push in and turn button to the on position.
  • Page 32 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Inspections 55 Press and hold the function enable button on Test Drive and Brake System (if the drive control handle. equipped) 56 Slowly move the drive control handle in the direction that one of the blue arrows points until ANSI, CSA and Australian models: Perform this the machine begins to move, then return the test from the platform or the ground, using the drive...
  • Page 33 Fourth 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 ...
  • Page 34 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Inspections Inspection for Decals with Words Part No.Decal Description 82409 Warning - Transport Instructions Determine whether the decals on your machine 82423 Danger - General Safety, Platform have words or symbols. Use the appropriate inspection to verify that all decals are legible and in 82477 Notice - Operating Instructions,...
  • Page 35 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...
  • Page 36 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Inspections Inspection for Decals with Part No.Decal Description Symbols 82658 Danger - Maximum Manual Force, 400 N, CE Determine whether the decals on your machine 82659 Label - Parking Brake, CE have words or symbols. Use the appropriate 82661 Label - Parking Brake, ANSI inspection to verify that all decals are legible and in...
  • Page 37 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Part No. 1272897GT TZ-50...

  • Page 38: Operating Instructions

    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Operating Instructions 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.
  • Page 39 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Setup for Operation Operation from Platform Position the machine below the desired work Turn the key switch to ground control. area. Pull out both ground and platform red Set the parking brake. Emergency Stop buttons to the on position.
  • Page 40 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions For ANSI and CSA models only - Manual Operation of Functions Operate the hand pump. Manifold valves are located under the cover on the For CE models only - ground controls side of the machine. Break the security tie and operate the hand Machine functions can be operated with the hand pump.
  • Page 41 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Platform Overload Indicator Light Australian models only: (if equipped) Open the valve of the desired function. Light flashing indicates the Turntable rotate right: Push in and turn platform is overloaded and no clockwise.
  • Page 42 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Driving on a slope Optional Drive System Operation Determine the uphill, downhill and side slope Be sure the platform is fully lowered. The drive ratings for the machine and determine the slope function will not operate unless the platform is grade.
  • Page 43 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions After Each Use To determine the slope grade: Rotate the turntable so that the platform is Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR opposite the tongue of the machine. use the following procedure. Lower the boom into the mast cradles.
  • Page 44 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Backing Up with Hydraulic Surge Towing Brake (ANSI, CSA and Australian Set the parking brake. models) Secure the boom with the hold-down latches. If your machine is equipped with a hydraulic surge Models with Platform Rotate: Make sure the brake, the system must be released before backing platform is in the center position.
  • Page 45 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions When passing other vehicles, be sure to leave Towing Information enough room for the extra length of the trailer. You Driving a vehicle that is pulling a trailer is will need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane.

  • Page 46: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Transport and Lifting Instructions Securing the Chassis Place a block under the tongue. Secure a strap over the tongue of the machine. Observe and Obey:  Genie provides this securement information as a recommendation.
  • Page 47 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Lifting the Machine with a Crane or Forklift Fully lower and retract the boom. Securely latch the boom hold-down latches. Raise all four outriggers to the stowed position. Observe and Obey: Remove all loose items on the machine.

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Maintenance Maintenance Check the Batteries - DC Models Proper battery condition is essential to good machine performance and operational safety. Improper fluid levels or damaged cables and Observe and Obey: connections can result in component damage and ...
  • Page 49 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Maintenance Dry Battery Filling and Charging Instructions Remove the battery vent caps and permanently remove the plastic seal from the battery vent openings. Battery and Charger Instructions Fill each cell with battery acid (electrolyte) until the level is sufficient to cover the plates.
  • Page 50 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Maintenance Check each wheel for damage, bends and Check the Tires and Wheels cracks. Replace the wheel if any damage is found. Result: Replace the wheel if any damage is found. WARNING Bodily injury hazard. An over-inflated tire can explode and Check each tire with an air pressure gauge.
  • Page 51 Fourth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Maintenance Check the Hydraulic Oil Level Check the Engine Oil Level Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level is Maintaining the proper engine oil level is essential essential to machine operation. Improper hydraulic to good engine performance and service life.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Specifications Specifications TZ50 Airborne noise emissions Height, working maximum 55 ft 5.4 in 16.9 m Sound pressure level at ground workstation < 89 dBA Height, platform maximum 49 ft 6.4 in 15.1 m Sound pressure level at platform <...
  • 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

    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • Second Printing Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects Genie Reporting Safety Defects 18340 NE 76th Street If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which PO Box 97030 could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, Redmond, WA 98073-9730 you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in...

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