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    Operator’ s Manual with Maintenance Information Second Edition Seventh Printing Part No. 43645 California Proposition 65 WARNING The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Before Driving On The Road Before T owing · T owing hitch and hitch ball are [...]

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    Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 P ar t No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Impor tant Read, understand and obey these safety rules and operating instructions before operating this machine. Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate this machine. This manual should be considered a permanen[...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 1 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Safety Rules Danger Failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in this manual will result in death or serious injur y . Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operato[...]

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    2 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing SAFETY RULES Electrocution Hazards This machine is not electrically insulated and will not provide protection from contact with or proximity to electrical current. Maintain safe distances from electrical power lines and apparatus in accord[...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 3 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Do not move the machine when the boom is raised or extended. Do not depend on the tilt alarm as a level indicator. The tilt alarm sounds in the platform only when the machine is on a severe slope. If the tilt alarm sounds, immediately lowe[...]

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    4 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Collision Hazards Be aware of boom position when rotating the turntable. The machine must be on a level surface or secured before releasing the parking brake. Use the parking brake to control the speed of the machine when pushing a machine[...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 5 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing SAFETY RULES Damaged Machine Hazards Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine. Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection of the machine and test all functions before each work shift. Immediately tag and remove from service a damage[...]

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    6 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Fall Hazards Occupants shall wear a safety belt or harness and comply with applicable governmental regulations. Attach the lanyard to the anchor provided in the platform. Do not sit, stand or climb on the platform guard rails. Maintain a f[...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 7 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing SAFETY RULES Optional Drive System Tip o ver Hazards Use extreme care and slow speeds while driving the machine in the stowed position across uneven terrain, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces and near holes and drop-offs. Collision Haz[...]

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    8 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing SAFETY RULES Battery Safety Burn Hazards Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective clothing and eyewear when working with batteries. Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize battery acid spills with baking soda and water.[...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 9 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Controls Platform Control Panel 1 Red Emergency Stop button 2 Primary boom retract button 3 Primary boom extend button 4 Jib boom up button 5 Jib boom down button 6 Platform level up button 7 Platform level down button 8 Engine power indic[...]

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    10 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing CONTROLS Ground Control Panel 1 Red Emergency Stop button 2 Primary boom retract button 3 Primary boom extend button 4 Jib boom up button 5 Jib boom down button 6 Platform level up button 7 Platform level down button 8 Engine power indica[...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 1 1 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Drive Control Panel (option) 1 Extend outrigger(s) enable button 2 Machine level indicator light 3 Automatic leveling button 4 Red Emergency Stop button 5 Drive and steer controller 6 Drive function enable button 7 Horn button 8 Retract [...]

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    12 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Pre-operation Inspection Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator's manual. 1 Avoid hazardous situations. 2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection. Know and [...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 1 3 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Pre-operation Inspection o Be sure that the operator's, safety and responsibilities manuals are complete, legible and in the storage container located on the platform. o Be sure that all decals are legible and in place. See Decals s[...]

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    14 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Maintenance Observe and Obey: Only routine maintenance items specified in this manual shall be performed by the operator. Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be completed by qualified service technicians, according to the manufacturer[...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 1 5 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing MAINTENANCE Check the Engine Oil Level - Engine Models Maintaining the proper engine oil level is essential to good engine performance and service life. Operating the machine with an improper oil level can damage engine components. Check[...]

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    16 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Chec k the Tires and Wheels Bodily injury hazard. An over- inflated tire can explode and may cause death or serious injury. Collision Hazard. An excessively worn tire can cause poor handling and continued use could result in tire failure.[...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 1 7 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Function T ests 1 Be sure the boom hold-down latches are unlatched. Setup 2 Position the machine below the desired work area. 3 Set the parking brake. 4 Insert the key and turn to ground control. 5 Pull out the red Emergency Stop buttons[...]

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    18 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing FUNCTION TESTS Test the Boom Functions 16 Do not hold a function enable/speed select button. Attempt to activate each boom function button. Result: All boom functions should not operate. 17 Press and hold a function enable/speed select bu[...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 1 9 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing At the Platform Controls 23 Turn the key switch to platform control. Note: Machines with LED diagnostic readout perform a self-check when the power is turned on. The self-check takes about 5 seconds. Do not touch the buttons of the platf[...]

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    20 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing W orkplace Inspection W orkplace Inspection Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations: · drop-offs or holes · bumps, floor obstructions or debris · overhead obstructions and high voltage conductors · hazardous locations[...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 2 1 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Emergency Stop Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the OFF position to stop all ground and platform control functions. Repair any function that operates from the ground or platform controls when the Emergency Stop button at the grou[...]

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    22 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to twice the normal following distance when towing a trailer. Allow more following distance in adverse weather. Slow down for downgrades and[...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 2 3 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Models with Engines - Manual Lowering When the main power source fails (engine), the Battery Power light will come on and the machine is in auxiliary power mode. The boom functions will operate at a reduced speed. [...]

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    24 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Starting the Engine (if equipped) 1 At the ground controls, turn the key switch to the desired position. 2 Be sure both ground and platform control red Emergency Stop buttons are pulled out to the ON position. 3 Gasoline models: Turn the [...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 2 5 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Optional Drive System Operating Instructions 1 Be sure the platform is fully lowered. The drive function will not operate unless the platform is fully lowered. 2 Set the parking brake on the tongue. The drive funct[...]

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    26 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Material Lifting Configuration Observe and Obey: Maintain safe distances between the operator, machine and fixed objects. Be aware of the direction the boom will travel when using the platform controls. Material Lif[...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 2 7 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Battery and Charger Instructions Observe and Obey: Do not use an external charger or booster battery. Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area. Use proper AC input voltage for charging as indicated on the charg[...]

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    28 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Decals Part No. Description Quantity 27564 Danger - Electrocution Hazard 2 28157 Label - Dexron 1 28158 Label - Unleaded 1 28159 Label - Diesel 1 28161 Warning - Crush Hand 12 28164 Notice - Hazardous Materials 1 28171 Label - No Smoking [...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 2 9 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing DECALS[...]

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    30 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Specifications Height, working maximum 56 ft 17.2 m Height, platform maximum 50 ft 15.2 m Height, stowed maximum 6 ft 5 1 / 2 in 1.97 m Horizontal reach maximum 28 ft from centerline of machine 8.5 m Outrigger footprint 13 ft 11 in x 14 f[...]

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    Part No. 72896 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 3 1 Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Reporting Safety Defects Genie Industries PO Box 97030 Redmond, WA 98073-9730 Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform [...]

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    Operator’ s Manual with Maintenance Information Second Edition Seventh Printing Part No. 43645 California Proposition 65 WARNING The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Before Driving On The Road Before T owing · T owing hitch and hitch ball ar e[...]