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    Operator ’ s Manual wit h Maintenanc e Information FourthEdition Firs tPrinting Par t No.97866 Thi s manua l replaces par t numbe r 72895 BeforeDriving OnTheRoad BeforeTowing · Boo mhold-downlatc h i ssecurelylockedinplace · · · · Fastensafetyrestraints · Properlyadjustmirrors · Donotexceed60mph/97km/h.Obeyalllocal andnationaltowingspeedla[...]

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    Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Copyright © 1998 by Genie Industries Second Edition: Third Printing, January 2002 Fourth Edition: First Printing, May 2005 "Genie" and "TMZ" are registered trademarks of Genie Industries in the USA and many other countries. These machines co[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 1 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Safety Rules Danger Failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in this manual will result in death or serious injury . Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator's manual. 1 Avo[...]

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    2 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First 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 accordance with applicable [...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 3 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Do not move the machine when the boom is raised. 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. When the tilt alarm sounds, immediately lower the boom and adjust the outri[...]

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    4 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First 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 that is not attached[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 5 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing SAFETY RULES Decal Legend Genie product decals use symbols, color coding and signal words to identify the following: Safety alert symbol—used to alert personnel to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid p[...]

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    6 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing SAFETY RULES Personnel Lifting Configuration Tip-over Hazards Do not use the platform as a crane. Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter. Do not place or attach overhanging loads to any part of the platform. Do not push off or pull toward any object[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 7 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing SAFETY RULES Battery Safety Burn Hazards Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective clothing and eye wear when working with batteries. Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize battery acid spills with baking soda and water. Explosion Hazards K[...]

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    8 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Controls Platform Control Panel 1 Red Emergency Stop button 2 Jib boom up button 3 Jib boom down button 4 Horn button 5 Low battery indicator light 6 Function enable/speed select buttons 7 Turntable rotate right button 8 Turntable rotate left button 9 Secondar[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 9 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Platform Control Panel 1 Function enable button for: Primary boom down Secondary boom down Jib boom down Turntable rotate right 2 Function enable button for: Primary boom up Secondary boom up Jib boom up Turntable rotate left 3 Red Emergency Stop button 4 Horn[...]

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    10 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing CONTROLS Ground Control Panel (manual outriggers) 1 Red Emergency Stop button 2 Jib boom up button 3 Jib boom down button 4 Horn button 5 Battery charge indicator 6 Key switch for ground/off/platform selection 7 Outrigger interlock display lights (four) 8 Fun[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 11 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Ground Control Panel (hydraulic outriggers) 1 Red Emergency Stop button 2 Jib boom up button 3 Jib boom down button 4 Horn button 5 Battery charge indicator 6 Key switch for ground/off/platform selection 7 Outrigger interlock display lights (four) 8 Outrigger[...]

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    12 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Ground Control Panel (manual outriggers) 1 Function enable button for: Primary boom down Secondary boom down Jib boom down Turntable rotate right 2 Function enable button for: Primary boom up Secondary boom up Jib boom down Turntable rotate left 3 Red Emergen[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 13 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Ground Control Panel (hydraulic outriggers) 1 Function enable button for: Primary boom down Secondary boom down Jib boom down Turntable rotate right Outrigger lower 2 Function enable button for: Primary boom up Secondary boom up Jib boom up Turntable rotate l[...]

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    14 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First 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 understand the pre-op[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 15 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First 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 section. o Check for hy[...]

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    16 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First 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's specification[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 17 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Check 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. Tip-over hazard. Do n[...]

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    18 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing MAINTENANCE Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance performed quarterly, annually and every two years must be completed by a person trained and qualified to perform maintenance on this machine according to the procedures found in the service manual for this machine[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 19 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Set up 1 Position the machine directly below the desired work area. 2 Set the parking brake. 3 Disconnect the trailer lights, chains and surge brake safety cable from the vehicle. 4 Open the latch on the ball coupler. 5 Pull the jack release handle and rotate[...]

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    20 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing FUNCTION TESTS Note: Perform the appropriate function tests for your control system. Determine whether the control panels on your machine match the ones below or the ones on page 22. Follow the step-by-step instructions below the pictures to test all machine [...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 21 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing FUNCTION TESTS Test the Boom Functions 1 0 Do not hold a function enable/speed select button. Attempt to activate each boom function button. Result: All boom functions should not operate. 1 1 Press and hold a function enable/speed select button. Activate each[...]

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    22 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing At the Ground Controls 1 Insert the key and turn to ground control. 2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop buttons at the ground and platform controls. 3 Models with manual outriggers: Select an outrigger. Maintain a firm grasp on the outrigger. Pull the outrigger[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 23 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Test the Tilt Sensor 1 2 Raise the jib boom approximately 6 in / 15 cm. Raise the primary boom approximately 6 in / 15 cm off the boom rest. Raise the secondary boom approximately 6 in / 15 cm off the boom rest. 1 3 Locate the tilt sensor on the chassis near [...]

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    24 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First 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 · slopes that exceed the machine’s leveling capability · unstable or slippery surfaces · ov[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 25 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions 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. 3 Always perform function tests [...]

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    26 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Operation from Ground 1 Turn the key switch to ground control. 2 Pull out both ground and platform red Emergency Stop buttons to the on position. 3 Be sure the batteries are connected before operating the machine. To Position Platform 1[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 27 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Manual Lowering 1 Open the power unit side turntable cover and locate the manual override valve. 2 Push and turn the brass knob clockwise to open the valve. The individual boom manual lowering valves will not function until this valve is open. 3 Locate the ma[...]

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    28 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing When passing other vehicles, be sure to leave enough room for the extra length of the trailer. You will need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. When turning with a trailer, avoid jerky or sudden movements. Inspect[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 29 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS After Each Use 1 Select a safe parking location—firm level surface, clear of obstruction and traffic. 2 Rotate the turntable so that the platform is opposite the tongue of the machine. 3 Use the black arrows to properly align the turn[...]

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    30 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Material Lifting Configuration Set up 1 Turn the key switch to the off position. 2 Remove the pin that secures the material lifting hook to the base. Remove the material lifting hook and replace the pin. 3 Disconnect the running lights and the platform contro[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 31 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Battery and Charger Instructions Observe and Obey: Do not use external charger or booster battery. Charge battery in a well-ventilated area. Use proper AC input voltage for charging as indicated on charger. Use only Genie authorized bat[...]

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    32 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Decals Part No. Description Quantity 27564 Danger - Electrocution Hazard 2 28157 Label - Dexron 1 28161 Warning - Crushing Hazard (Models with manual outriggers) 4 28161 Warning - Crushing Hazard (Models with hydraulic outriggers) 1 2 28164 Notice - Hazardous[...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 33 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Safety T ape Safety T ape 28174 or 28235 28171 31060 43658 or 44980 Safety T ape Safety T ape 28157 44981 or 65056 72897 or 72908 52496 52475 65303 52475 62707 28164 28175 52004 28161 65307 27564 37145 72899 28161 37145 65307 62066 82232 82228 62066 72897 or [...]

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    34 Genie TMZ-34/19 Part No. 97866 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Height, working maximum 40 ft 12.2 m Height, platform maximum 34 ft 10.4 m Height, stowed maximum 6 ft 5 1 / 2 in 1.97 m Horizontal reach maximum 19 ft 9 in from centerline of machine 6.0 m Outrigger footprint 10 ft x 11 ft (w x l) 3.05 x 3.35 m Maximum load [...]

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    Part No. 97866 Genie TMZ-34/19 35 Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First 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 the National Highway T[...]