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    Operator’ s Manual Fourth Edition First Printing Part No. 1000048 with Maintenance Information IC Power[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 Important 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 permanent part of your machine and [...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 1 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 Avoid [...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 2 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 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 gov[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 3 Do not drive over 0.6 mph / 1 km/h with the primary boom raised or extended or the secondary boom raised. Do not raise the boom when wind speeds may exceed 28 mph / 12.5 m/s. If wind speeds exceed 28 mph / 12.5 m/s when the boom is raised, lower the boom and do n[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 4 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 SAFETY RULES Do not push the machine or other objects with the boom. Do not contact adjacent structures with the boom. Do not tie the boom or platform to adjacent structures. Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter. Fall Hazards Occupants must wear a sa[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 5 Collision Hazards Be aware of limited sight distance and blind spots when driving or operating. Be aware of the boom position when rotating the turntable. Check the work area for overhead obstructions or other possible hazards. Be aware of crushing hazards when g[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 6 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 SAFETY RULES Explosion and Fire Hazards Do not start the engine if you smell or detect liquid petroleum gas (LPG), gasoline, diesel fuel or other explosive substances. Do not refuel the machine with the engine running. Refuel the machine and charge the battery on[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 7 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 poss[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 8 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 Controls Platform Control Panel 1 Drive enable switch 2 Drive enable indicator light 3 Auxiliary power switch 4 Platform level switch 5 Horn button 6 Primary boom extend/retract switch 7 Red Emergency Stop button 8 Not used 9 Battery charge indicator (option) 1 6[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 9 CONTROLS Ground Control Panel 1 Turntable rotate switch 2 Platform rotate switch 3 Primary boom up/down switch 4 Platform level switch 5 Primary boom extend/ retract switch 6 10A breaker for engine electrical circuits 7 10A breaker for control electrical circuits[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 10 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 Legend 1 Non-steer tire 2 Steer tire 3 Ground controls 4 Secondary boom 5 Primary boom 6 Jib boom 7 Platform controls 8 Platform 9 Lanyard anchorage point 1 0 Sliding mid-rail 1 1 Manual storage container 1 2 Foot switch[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 11 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-opera[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 12 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION 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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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 13 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 specifications a[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 14 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 MAINTENANCE Check the Engine Oil Level 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 the oil level with the engine off. 1 Che[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 15 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. Machines that[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 16 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 Function T ests 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 prior to u[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 17 FUNCTION TESTS 1 Select a test area that is firm, level and free of obstruction. At the Ground Controls 2 Turn the key switch to ground control. 3 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position. Result: The beacon (if equipped) should flash. 4 Start t[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 18 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 FUNCTION TESTS At the Platform Controls Test the Emergency Stop 1 5 Turn the key switch to platform control and restart the engine. 1 6 Push in the platform red Emergency Stop button to the off position. Result: The engine should turn off and all functions shoul[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 19 FUNCTION TESTS Test Drive and Braking 2 9 Press down the foot switch. 3 0 Slowly move the drive control handle in the direction indicated by the blue arrow on the control panel until the machine begins to move, then return the handle to the center position. Resu[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 20 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 Test Limited Drive Speed 3 7 Press down the foot switch. 3 8 Raise the primary boom 1 foot / 30 cm. 3 9 Slowly move the drive control handle to the full drive position. Result: The maximum achievable drive speed with the primary boom raised should not exceed 1 f[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 21 W orkplace 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. 3 Always perform function tests prio[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 22 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 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 pri[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting the Engine 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/LPG models: Choose fuel by movin[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 24 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 Operation from Platform 1 Turn the key switch to platform control. 2 Pull out both ground and platform red Emergency Stop buttons to the on position. 3 Gasoline/LPG models: Choose fuel by moving the fuel select switch to the desired position. 4 Start the engine.[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 25 Driving on a slope Determine the uphill, downhill and side slope ratings for the machine and determine the slope grade. Maximum slope rating, counterweight uphill (gradeability): 2WD: 37% (20°) 4WD: 45% (24°) Maximum slope rating, counterweight downhill: 2WD: [...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 26 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 Drive Enable Light on indicates that the boom has moved just past either non- steer wheel and the drive function has been interrupted. To drive, hold the drive enable switch to either side and slowly move the drive control handle off center. Be aware that the ma[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 27 Platform Overload Indicator Light (if equipped) Light flashing indicates the platform is overloaded and no functions will operate. Remove weight from the platform until the light goes off. Machine Not Level Indicator Light (if equipped) Light on indicates the ma[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 28 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 Decals Part No. Decal Description Quantity 27564 Danger - Electrocution Hazard 2 28158 Label - Unleaded 1 28159 Label - Diesel 1 28160 Label - LPG 1 28161 Danger - Crushing Hazard 3 28164 Notice - Hazardous Materials 1 28165 Notice - Foot Switch 1 28171 Label - [...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 29 DECALS Ground Controls Side Engine Side Shading indicates decal is hidden from view, i.e., under covers Platform Chassis[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 30 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 DECALS Inspection for Decals with Symbols Determine whether the decals on your machine have words or symbols. Use the appropriate inspection to verify that all decals are legible and in place. Part No. Decal Description Quantity 28158 Label - Unleaded 1 28159 La[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 31 DECALS Ground Controls Side Engine Side Shading indicates decal is hidden from view, i.e., under covers Platform Chassis[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 32 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 T ransport and Lifting Instructions Observe and Obey: The transport vehicle must be parked on a level surface. The transport vehicle must be secured to prevent rolling while the machine is being loaded. Be sure the vehicle capacity, loading surfaces and chains o[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 33 TRANSPORT AND LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS Securing to T ruck or T railer for T ransit Always chock the machine wheels in preparation for transport. Turn the key switch to the off position and remove the key before transporting. Inspect the entire machine for loose or u[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 34 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 TRANSPORT AND LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS Observe and Obey: Only qualified riggers should rig and lift the machine. Be sure the crane capacity, loading surfaces and straps or lines are sufficient to withstand the machine weight. See the serial plate for the machine wei[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 35 Specifications Z-34/22 2WD Industrial Height, working maximum 40 ft 6 in 12.5 m Height, platform maximum 34 ft 6 in 10.5 m Height, stowed maximum 6 ft 7 in 2 m Horizontal reach maximum 22 ft 3 in 6.8 m Width 5 ft 8 in 1.7 m Length, stowed 18 ft 6 in 5.6 m Maximu[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing 36 Z-34/22 IC Part No. 1000048 SPECIFICATIONS Z-34/22 2WD and 4WD RT Height, working maximum 40 ft 10 in 12.6 m Height, platform maximum 34 ft 10 in 10.6 m Height, stowed maximum 6 ft 9 in 2 m Horizontal reach maximum 22 ft 3 in 6.8 m Width 6 ft 1 in 1.8 m Length, stowed 18 ft 7 in 5.7 m Maxi[...]

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    Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing Part No. 1000048 Z-34/22 IC 37 Range of Motion SPECIFICATIONS[...]

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