Page 2 - Important
Genie TZ-50 Part No. 82900 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Copyright © 2004 by Genie Industries Second Edition: First Printing, June 2006 "Genie" is a registered trademark of GenieIndustries in the USA and many other countries. These machines comply withANSI/SIA 92.2-2001. ...
Page 3 - Safety Rules; Danger
Par t No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 1 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Safety Rules Danger Failure to obey the instructions andsafety rules in this manual will resultin death or serious injury. Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained...
Page 4 - Electrocution Hazards
2 Genie TZ-50 Par t No. 114164 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing SAFETY RULES Electrocution Hazards This machine is not electrically insulated and willnot provide protection from contact with orproximity to electrical current. Maintain safe distances from electrical power linesand ap...
Page 6 - Explosion and Fire Hazards; Fall Hazards; Collision Hazards
4 Genie TZ-50 Par t No. 114164 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Be aware of the boom position when rotating theturntable. Operators must comply with employer, job site andgovernmental rules regarding use of personalprotective equipment. Do not operate a boom in the path of any crane...
Page 8 - Optional Drive System Safety
6 Genie TZ-50 Par t No. 114164 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Optional Drive System Safety Tip-over Hazards Use extreme care and slow speeds while drivingthe machine in the stowed position across uneventerrain, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces andnear holes and drop-offs. Do ...
Page 9 - Battery Safety; Component Damage Hazards
Par t No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 7 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Battery Safety Burn Hazards Batteries contain acid. Always wear protectiveclothing and eye wear when working with batteries. Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralizebattery acid spills with baking soda and ...
Page 10 - Controls
8 Genie TZ-50 Par t No. 114164 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Ground Control Panel 1 Outrigger raise/lower buttonand indicator light(individual outrigger) 2 Outrigger auto level button 3 Platform level button 4 Function enable button for: Platform downPrimary boom downPrimary boom...
Page 13 - Pre-operation Inspection; Do Not Operate Unless:; Fundamentals
Par t No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 11 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Pre-operation Inspection Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator'smanual. 1 Avoid hazardous situations. 2 Always perform a pre-operation inspect...
Page 15 - Maintenance; Check the Batteries
Par t No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 13 Operator's Manual Second 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 ...
Page 16 - Check the Hydraulic Oil Level; Check the Tires and Wheels
14 Genie TZ-50 Par t No. 114164 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Check the Hydraulic Oil Level Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level isessential to machine operation. Improper hydraulicoil levels can damage hydraulic components. Dailychecks allow the inspector to identif...
Page 17 - Scheduled Maintenance
Par t No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 15 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing MAINTENANCE Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance performed quarterly, annually, semi-annually and every two years must be completedby a person trained and qualified to performmaintenance on this machine according to thepr...
Page 18 - Function Tests
16 Genie TZ-50 Par t No. 114164 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Function Tests Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator'smanual. 1 Avoid hazardous situations. 2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection. 3 Alw...
Page 19 - Test the Parking Brake
Par t No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 17 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing 16 Check the lights on the individual outrigger buttons. Result: All four lights should be on. 17 Be sure the wheels on the tongue jack are not touching the ground. Note: If the wheels on the tongue jack aretouching th...
Page 20 - At the Platform Controls
18 Genie TZ-50 Par t No. 114164 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing FUNCTION TESTS Test Outrigger Interlock 23 Place the boom in the stowed position. 24 Push and hold the blue function enable button. Push and hold one outrigger button and raisethe outrigger off the ground. 25 Push and ...
Page 22 - Workplace Inspection
20 Genie TZ-50 Par t No. 114164 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Workplace Inspection Workplace Inspection Be aware of and avoid the following hazardoussituations: · drop-offs or holes · bumps, floor obstructions or debris · slopes that exceed the machine’s leveling capability · uns...
Page 23 - Operating Instructions
Par t No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 21 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator'smanual. 1 Avoid hazardous situations. 2 Always perform a pre-operation inspectio...
Page 24 - Operation from Platform; Setup for Operation
22 Genie TZ-50 Par t No. 114164 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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. To Position Platform 1 Push and hold the appr...
Page 25 - Manual Operation of Functions
Par t No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 23 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Australian models only: 1 Open the valve of the desired function. Turntable rotate right: Push in and turn clockwise.Turntable rotate left: Pull out and turncounterclockwise. Platform extend: Pus...
Page 27 - run
Par t No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 25 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Driving on a slope Determine the uphill, downhill and side sloperatings for the machine and determine the slopegrade. Maximum slope rating,toungue/hitch uphill,stowed position : 20% (11°) Maximum slope rating,toungue/h...
Page 29 - Towing Information
Par t No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 27 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Towing Information Driving a vehicle that is pulling a trailer isdifferent from driving a vehicle alone. Read thefollowing instructions carefully. Use the checklist on the back cover of this manualbefore towing and whi...
Page 30 - Battery Charging Instructions
28 Genie TZ-50 Par t No. 114164 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Battery Charging Instructions Observe and Obey: Do not use an external charger or booster battery. Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area. Use the proper AC input voltage for charging as indicated on the charger....
Page 31 - Transport and Lifting Instructions
Par t No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 29 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Observe and Obey: Genie Industries provides this securement information as a recommendation. Drivers aresolely responsible for making sure machinesare properly secured and the correct...
Page 33 - Lifting Instructions
Par t No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 31 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Lifting Instructions Fully lower and retract the boom. Securely latch the boom hold-down latches. Raise all four outriggers to the stowed position. Remove all loose items on the machine. Determine the center of gravity...
Page 34 - Decals; Inspection for Decals with Words
32 Genie TZ-50 Par t No. 114164 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Decals Part No. Description Quantity 28158 Label - Unleaded Fuel Only(models with engines) 1 28161 Warning - Crushing Hazard 5 28164 Notice - Hazardous Materials 1 28174 Label - Power to Platform, 230V 2 28176 Notice -...
Page 35 - Ground
Par t No. 114164 Genie TZ-50 33 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing DECALS Shadingindicatesdecal ishidden fromview, i.e.under covers Ground Controls Side Platform End
Page 38 - Specifications
36 Genie TZ-50 Par t No. 114164 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Height, working maximum 55 ft 6 in 16.9 m Height, platform maximum 49 ft 6 in 15.1 m Height, stowed maximum 6 ft 10 in 2 m Horizontal working reach 29 ft 2 in 8.9 m maximum from centerline of machine Outrigger footprin...
Page 40 - Reporting Safety Defects
38 Genie TZ-50 Par t No. 114164 Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing Reporting Safety Defects Genie IndustriesPO Box 97030Redmond, WA 98073-9730 Reporting Safety Defects If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath, you should imme...
Page 41 - Operator’s Manual; with Maintenance Information; Distributed; To w i n g C h e c k l i s t
Operator’s Manual with Maintenance Information S e c o n d E d i t i o n S e v e n t h P r i n t i n g P a r t N o . 4 3 6 4 5 Before Driving On The Road Before Towing · Boom hold-down latch is securely locked in place · · · · Fasten safety restraints · Properly adjust mirrors · Do not exceed 60 mph...