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Driving on a slope

Determine the uphill, downhill and side slope ratings for the machine and determine the slope grade.

Maximum slope rating, platform downhill (gradeability): 2WD: 30% (17°)

4WD: 45% (24°)

Maximum slope rating, platform uphill:

25% (14°)

Operating Instructions

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.

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:

Maximum side slope rating: 25% (14°)

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

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

Move the drive speed select switch to machine on incline symbol.

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

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 section.

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Genie Z-45, Z-25J manual Run Rise, Driving on a slope, To determine the slope grade

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