Genie Z-45, Z-25J - Manuals

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 4 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Lanyardattachment point Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Wheel load Voltage rating forpower to platform Pressure rating forair line to platform Replace tires withtires of samespecification. Tie-downinstru...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 5 Safety signs andlocations General Safety

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 6 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 General Safety Safety signs and locations

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 11 Personal Safety Fall Protection Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) isrequired when operating this machine. Occupants must wear a safety belt or harness inaccordance with governmental regulations. Attachth...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 12 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Work Area Safety 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...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 14 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Work Area Safety Z-45/25 and Z-45/25J Narrow Base Models:Do not use air-filled tires. These machines areequipped with foam-filled tires. Wheel weight andproper counterweight configuration are critical tostabilit...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 15 Operation on Slopes Hazards Do not drive the machine on a slope that exceedsthe maximum uphill, downhill or side slope rating ofthe machine. Slope rating applies only to machinesin the stowed position. Maximum s...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 16 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Fall Hazards Occupants must wear asafety belt or harness inaccordance withgovernmental regulations.Attach the lanyard to theanchor provided in theplatform. Do not sit, stand or climb on the platform guardrails. ...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 17 Work Area Safety Do not operate a boom in the path of any craneunless the controls of the crane have been lockedout and/or precautions have been taken to preventany potential collision. No stunt driving or horse...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 19 Legend 1 Foot switch 2 Manual storage container 3 Sliding mid-rail 4 Lanyard anchorage point 5 Jib boom (Z-45/25J and Z-51/30) 6 Platform 7 Platform controls 8 Primary boom 9 Secondary boom 10 Ground controls 11...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 20 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Controls 1 3 6 Drive speed select switch 7 Diesel models: Glow plug switch 8 Engine start switch 9 Engine idle (rpm) select switch 10 Gasoline/LPG models: Gasoline/LPG select switch Platform Control Panel 1 Horn...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 24 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Controls Ground Control Panel 1 Platform level switch 2 Platform rotate switch 3 Z-45/25J: Jib boom up/down switch 4 Turntable rotate switch 5 Primary boom up/down switch 6 Primary boom extend/retract switch 7 G...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 27 Inspections 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. K...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 29 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 Always perf...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 30 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Inspections Test the Tilt Sensor 9 Turn the key switch to platform control. Pull out theplatform red Emergency Stopbutton to the on position. 10 Open the engine side turntable cover and locate the tiltsensor to ...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 32 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Blue Yellow Test Drive and Braking 29 Press down the foot switch. 30 Slowly move the drive control handle in the direction indicated by the blue arrow on thecontrol panel until the machine begins to move,then re...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 33 Inspections Test Limited Drive Speed - Standard BaseModels 36 Press down the foot switch. 37 Raise the primary boom approximately 2 feet / 61 cm. 38 Slowly move the drive control handle to the full drive positio...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 34 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Inspections Test the Oscillate Axle(oscillating axle-equipped models) 46 Start the engine from the platform controls. 47 Drive the right steer tire up onto a 6 inch / 15 cm block or curb. Result: The three remai...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 35 Workplace Inspection Be aware of and avoid the following hazardoussituations: · drop-offs or holes · bumps, floor obstructions or debris · sloped surfaces · unstable or slippery surfaces · overhead obstructions ...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 36 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Inspection for Decals with Words Determine whether the decals on your machinehave words or symbols. Use the appropriateinspection to verify that all decals are legible and inplace. Inspections Part No. Decal Des...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 39 Drive Chassis Platform Shading indicatesdecal is hiddenfrom view, i.e.under covers GroundControlsSide Engine Side Inspections

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 40 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 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 in...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 41 Operating Instructions Starting the Engine 1 At the ground controls, turn the key switch to the desired position. 2 Be sure both ground and platform control red Emergency Stop buttons are pulled out to theon pos...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 42 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Operating Instructions Operation from Ground 1 Turn the key switch to ground control. 2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position. 3 Gasoline/LPG models: Choose fuel by moving the fuel select swi...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 43 Operating Instructions Driving on a slope Determine the uphill, downhill and side slope ratingsfor the machine and determine the slope grade. Maximum slope rating,platform downhill (gradeability):2WD: 30% (17°)4...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 44 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Operating Instructions Drive Enable Light on indicates that theboom has moved just pasteither non-steer wheel and thedrive function has beeninterrupted. To drive, hold the drive enable switch to either sideand s...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 46 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Transport and Lifting Instructions Free-wheel Configuration forWinching Chock the wheels to prevent the machine fromrolling. Release the non-steerwheel brakes byturning over the drivehub disconnect caps(see belo...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 47 Securing to Truck or Trailer for Transit Always use the turntable rotation lock pin each timethe machine is transported. Turn the key switch to the off position and removethe key before transporting. Inspect the...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 48 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 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 the serial label for ...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 49 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,acc...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing 50 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J Par t No. 114339 Maintenance 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 i...

Operator's Manual Fourth Edition · First Printing Par t No. 114339 Z-45/25 • Z-45/25J 53 Specifications Standard Base Models Z-45/25 (no jib) Height, working maximum 51 ft 11 in 16 m Height, platform maximum 45 ft 11 in 14 m Height, stowed maximum 6 ft 11 in 2.11 m Horizontal reach maximum 1 25 ft 1...