Page 2 - Important
Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J Part No. 82600 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing Copyright © 1998 by Genie Industries First Edition: Seventh Printing, May 2002 Second Edition: Second Printing, August 2004 "Genie" and "Z" are registered trademarks ofGenie Industrie...
Page 3 - Safety Rules; Danger
Part No. 82600 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 1 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second 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 machi...
Page 4 - Electrocution Hazards
2 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J Part No. 82600 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second 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 electr...
Page 7 - Explosion and Fire Hazards; Damaged Machine Hazards; Bodily Injury Hazard
Part No. 82600 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 5 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing Do not lower the boom unless the area below isclear of personnel and obstructions. Limit travel speed according to the condition of theground surface, congestion, slope, location ofpersonnel, and a...
Page 9 - Controls
Part No. 82600 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 7 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing Controls Ground Control Panel 1 Platform level switch 2 Platform rotate switch 3 Z-45/25J models only: Jib boom up/down switch 4 Turntable rotate switch 5 Primary boom up/down switch 6 Primary boom...
Page 12 - Pre-operation Inspection; Do Not Operate Unless:; Fundamentals
10 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J Part No. 82600 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second 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...
Page 14 - Maintenance; Check the Engine Oil Level
12 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J Part No. 82600 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second 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 ...
Page 15 - Check the Hydraulic Oil Level
Part No. 82600 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 13 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing Perkins 404-22 Engine Oil type 15W-40 Oil type - cold conditions 5W-40 Engine oil should have properties of API classificationCH-4 grade.Units ship with 10-40 CC/SG. Ford LRG-425 EFI Engine (EPA C...
Page 16 - Check the Batteries
14 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J Part No. 82600 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing Check the Engine Coolant Level -Ford and Perkins Models Maintaining the engine coolant at the proper levelis essential to engine service life. Improper coolantlevel will affect the engine's coolin...
Page 17 - Check the Tire Pressure; Scheduled Maintenance
Part No. 82600 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 15 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing Check the Tire Pressure Bodily injury hazard. An over-inflated tire can explode, which canresult in death or serious injury. Tip-over hazard. Do not usetemporary flat tire repair products. This pr...
Page 18 - Function Tests
16 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J Part No. 82600 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing Function Tests Fundamentals The function tests are designed to discover anymalfunctions before the machine is put intoservice. The operator must follow the step-by-stepinstructions to test all mac...
Page 19 - At the Ground Controls
Part No. 82600 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 17 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing FUNCTION TESTS Test the Tilt Sensor 9 Turn the key switch to platform control. Pull outthe platform red EmergencyStop button to the onposition. 10 Open the engine side turntable cover and locateth...
Page 20 - At the Platform Controls
18 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J Part No. 82600 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing FUNCTION TESTS Test Machine Functions 24 Press down the foot switch. 25 Activate each machine function control handle or toggle switch. Result: All boom/platform functions should operate through a...
Page 25 - Workplace Inspection
Part No. 82600 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 23 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing Workplace Inspection Workplace Inspection Be aware of and avoid the following hazardoussituations: · drop-offs or holes · bumps, floor obstructions or debris · sloped surfaces · unstable or slippe...
Page 26 - Operating Instructions
24 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J Part No. 82600 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second 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 p...
Page 28 - Operation from Platform
26 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J Part No. 82600 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Auxiliary Controls Use auxiliary power if the primary power source(engine) fails. 1 Turn the key switch to ground or platform control. 2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop butt...
Page 29 - Generator
Part No. 82600 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 27 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To Drive 1 Press down the foot switch. 2 Increase speed: Slowly move the drive control handle off center. Decrease speed: Slowly move the drive control handle toward center....
Page 31 - Transport and Lifting Instructions
Part No. 82600 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 29 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing Free-wheel Configuration forWinching Chock the wheels to prevent the machine fromrolling. Release the non-steer wheel brakes by turningover the drive hub disconnect caps (see below). Be sure the w...
Page 33 - Lifting Instructions
Part No. 82600 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 31 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing 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 withstandthe machine weight. See serial...
Page 34 - Decals; Inspection for Decals with Words
32 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J Part No. 82600 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing Decals Part No. Decal Description Quantity 27204 Arrow - Blue 1 27205 Arrow - Yellow 1 27206 Triangle- Blue 2 27207 Triangle - Yellow 2 27564 Danger - Electrocution Hazard 2 28158 Label - Unleaded...
Page 35 - Drive
Part No. 82600 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 33 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing DECALS Drive Chassis Platform Shading indicatesdecal is hiddenfrom view, i.e.under covers Ground Controls Side Engine Side
Page 37 - Platform
Part No. 82600 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 35 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing DECALS Platform Shading indicatesdecal is hiddenfrom view, i.e.under covers Ground Controls Side Engine Side Drive Chassis
Page 38 - Specifications
36 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J Part No. 82600 Operator's Manual Second Edition · Second Printing Specifications Standard Base Models Z-45/25 (no jib) Height, working maximum 51 ft 8 in 15.74 m Height, platform maximum 45 ft 8 in 13.9 m Height, stowed maximum 6 ft 10 in 2.1 m Horizontal reach ...
Page 42 - California Proposition 65; WARNING; The exhaust from this product contains chemicals
D is tr ib u te d B y: California Proposition 65 WARNING WARNING The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Genie North America Phone 425.881.1800 Toll Free USA and Canada800.536.1800 Fax 425.883.3475 G...