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Operator's Manual	Second Edition • First Printing

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 should remain with the machine at all times. If you have any questions, call Genie Industries.

Contents
	Page
Safety	1
Controls	8
Pre-operation Inspection	11
Maintenance	13
Function Tests	16
Workplace Inspection	20
Operating Instructions	21
Transport and Lifting Instructions	29
Decals	32
Specifications	35
Reporting Safety Defects	37
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e-mail: techpub@genieind.com

Copyright © 2004 by Genie Industries

Second Edition: First Printing, June 2006

"Genie" is a registered trademark of Genie Industries in the USA and many other countries.

These machines comply with

ANSI/SIA 92.2-2001.

Printed on recycled paper

Printed in U.S.A.

GenieTZ-50

Part No.82900

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Contents Operator’s Manual Contents Contact usSafety Rules Do Not Operate UnlessElectrocution Hazards Tip-over HazardsMaximum allowable manual force CE and Australia 400 N Explosion and Fire Hazards Fall HazardsCollision Hazards Component Damage HazardsTowing Hazards Damaged Machine HazardsBodily Injury Hazard Optional Drive System Safety Tip-over Hazards Decal LegendTip-over Hazard Battery Safety Burn HazardsExplosion Hazards Lifting HazardControls Ground Control PanelStop Platform Control PanelStop Drive Control Panel OptionPre-operation Inspection FundamentalsPre-operation Inspection Observe and Obey MaintenanceMaintenance Symbols Legend Check the BatteriesCheck the Tires and Wheels Check the Hydraulic Oil LevelScheduled Maintenance Check the Engine Oil Level if equippedSetup for Function Tests Function TestsAt the Ground Controls Test Boom Functions and Function EnableTest the Parking Brake Test Emergency StopTest the Tilt Sensor At the Platform ControlsTest Outrigger Interlock Test Drive and Brake System if equipped Workplace Inspection Workplace InspectionOnly use the machine as it was intended Operating InstructionsEmergency Stop Operation from Platform Setup for OperationOperation from Ground Starting the Engine if equippedAustralian models only Manual Operation of FunctionsAll models except Australia Manual Operation of Jib Australian models onlyOptional Drive System Operation Platform Overload Indicator Light if equippedFall Protection Driving on a slope To determine the slope gradeMoving Machine Without a Tow Vehicle After Each UseStorage TowingTowing Information Charging the Batteries with the AC Charger Battery Charging Instructions Observe and ObeyCharging the Batteries with the Engine Transport and Lifting Instructions Securing to Truck or Trailer for Transit Securing the ChassisAxis Chassis Lifting Points Lifting InstructionsCenter of Gravity Table Decals Inspection for Decals with WordsGround Controls Side Platform EndInspection for Decals with Symbols Ground Controls Side Specifications Power sourceRange of Motion Chart Genie Industries PO Box Redmond, WA Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects Before Towing Before Driving