Genie Z-34, Z-22N manual Driving on a slope, To determine the slope grade, run rise

Second Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual

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): 20% (11°)

Maximum slope rating, counterweight downhill: 20% (11°)

Maximum side slope rating: 20% (11°)

Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions and adequate traction. The term gradeability applies to the counterweight uphill configuration only.

Be sure the boom is below horizontal and the platform is between the non-steer tires.

To determine the slope grade:

Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR use the following procedure.

You will need:

carpenter’s level

straight piece of wood, at least 3 feet / 1 m long

tape measure

Lay the piece of wood on the slope.

At the downhill end, lay the level on the top edge of the piece of wood and lift the end until the piece of wood is level.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

While holding the piece of wood level, measure the vertical distance from the bottom of the piece of wood to the ground.

Divide the tape measure distance (rise) by the length of the piece of wood (run) and multiply by 100.

Example:

run

rise

Piece of wood = 144 inches (3.6 m)

Run = 144 inches (3.6 m)

Rise = 12 inches (0.3 m)

12 in ÷ 144 in = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3% grade

0.3 m ÷ 3.6 m = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3 % grade

If the slope exceeds the maximum uphill, downhill or side slope rating, then the machine must be winched or transported up or down the slope. See Transport and Lifting Instructions section.

Part No.43654 Genie Z-34/22 & Genie Z-34/22N 23