Genie Z-45J User manual

Operator's Manual
Serial Number Range
Z®-45J
from Z4525F-62000
ANSI/CSA
North America
South America
Asia
DC Power
Bi-Energy Power
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Fifth Edition
First Printing
Part No. 1297032GT

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Front Matter
Contents
Introduction ............................................................1
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions..............7
General Safety.................................................... 10
Personal Safety................................................... 18
Work Area Safety................................................ 19
Legend................................................................ 28
Controls............................................................... 29
Inspections.......................................................... 36
Operating Instructions......................................... 54
Transport and Lifting Instructions ....................... 63
Maintenance ....................................................... 66
Specifications...................................................... 69
Copyright © 1999 Terex Corporation
Fifth Edition: First Printing, April 2020
Genie and "Z" are registered trademarks of Terex South
Dakota, Inc. in the U.S.A. and many other countries.
These machines comply with
ANSI/SAIA A92.20
CAN/CSA B354.6

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Introduction
About this manual
Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for
your application. Our number one priority is user
safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts.
This book is an operation and daily maintenance
manual for the user or operator of a Genie
machine.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of your machine and should remain with the
machine at all times. If you have any questions,
contact Genie.
Product Identification
The machine serial number is located on the serial
label.
Serial number stamped
on chassis
Serial label
(located under cover)
Intended Use and Familiarization
Guide
The intended use of this machine is to lift
personnel, including tools, and materials to an
aerial work site. Before operating the machine, it’s
the operator’s responsibility to read and
understand this familiarization guide.
Each person must be trained to operate a
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP).
Familiarization with the MEWP must be given
to each person who is authorized, competent
and trained.
Only trained and authorized personnel should
be permitted to operate the machine.
The operator is responsible to read,
understand, and obey the manufacturer’s
instructions and safety rules provided in the
Operator’s Manual.
The Operator’s Manual is located in the
manual storage container, at the platform.
For specific product applications, see
Contacting The Manufacturer.

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Platform controls symbology and related
machine movement:
Platform level
Platform rotate
Jib boom up/down
Primary boom up/down
Turntable rotate
Primary boom extend/retract
Secondary boom up/down
Drive forward/reverse
Steer right/left

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Ground controls symbology and related
machine movement:
Platform level
Platform rotate
Jib boom up/down
Primary boom up/down
Turntable rotate
Primary boom extend/retract
Secondary boom up/down
Sequential functions and movement:
Drive and steer.
Interlocked functions:
Elevated drive speed.
Elevated drive in an off-level condition.
Drive enable when the boom is rotated past the
non-steer wheels.
All platform and ground controls.
Limitations of use:
The intended use of this machine is to lift
personnel, including tools, and materials to an
aerial work site.
Do not elevate the platform unless the machine
is on firm level ground.
Stability enhancing means:
Foam filled tires
Restricted operating envelope:
500 lbs/227 kg platform capacity.

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Bulletin Distribution and
Compliance
Safety of product users is of paramount
importance to Genie. Various bulletins are used by
Genie to communicate important safety and
product information to dealers and machine
owners.
The information contained in the bulletins is tied to
specific machines using the machine model and
serial number.
Distribution of bulletins is based on the most
current owner on record along with their
associated dealer, so it is important to register
your machine and keep your contact information
up to date.
To ensure safety of personnel and the reliable
continued operation of your machine, be sure to
comply with the action indicated in a respective
bulletin.
To view any open bulletins for your machine, visit
us on the web at www.genielift.com.
Contacting the Manufacturer
At times it may be necessary to contact Genie.
When you do, be ready to supply the model
number and serial number of your machine, along
with your name and contact information. At
minimum, Genie should be contacted for:
Accident reporting
Questions regarding product applications and
safety
Standards and regulatory compliance information
Current owner updates, such as changes in
machine ownership or changes in your contact
information. See Transfer of Ownership, below.
Transfer of Machine Ownership
Taking a few minutes to update owner information
will ensure that you receive important safety,
maintenance and operating information that
applies to your machine.
Please register your machine by visiting us on the
web at www.genielift.com or by calling us toll free
at 1-800-536-1800.

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Danger
Failure to obey the instructions and
safety rules in this manual will result
in death or serious injury.
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machine operation contained in this operator’s
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
Know and understand the safety rules
before going on to the next section.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
You read, understand and obey the
manufacturer’s instructions and safety rules—
safety and operator’s manuals and machine
decals.
You read, understand and obey employer’s
safety rules and worksite regulations.
You read, understand and obey all applicable
governmental regulations.
You are properly trained to safely operate the
machine.
Safety Sign Maintenance
Replace any missing or damaged safety signs.
Keep operator safety in mind at all times. Use mild
soap and water to clean safety signs. Do not use
solvent-based cleaners because they may
damage the safety sign material.

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Hazard Classification
Decals on this machine use symbols, color coding,
and signal words to identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to alert
you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a property damage
message.

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Symbol and Hazard Pict orials Definitions
Fire hazard
Explosion hazard
Explosion hazard
Do not use ether or
other high energy
starting aids on
machines equipped
with glow plugs.
No smoking.
No flame.
Stop engine.
Fire extinguisher
No smoking
Explosion hazard
Electrocution hazard
Maintain required
clearance
Tip-over hazard
Tip-over hazard
Tip-over hazard
Tip-over hazard
Tire specifications

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Wheel load
Wind speed
Maximum capacity
Manual force
Support the platform
or boom during
maintenance
Tie-down point
Lifting point
Platform tie-down
instructions
Lifting & tie down
instructions
Lanyard anchorage
points
Corrosive acid.
Color coded direction
arrows
Runaway hazard
Collision hazard
Overhead obstruction

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Electrocution hazard
Avoid contact
Disconnect battery
Voltage rating for
power to platform
Pressure rating for air
line to platform
Recovery procedure if tilt alarm sounds while
elevated.
Platform uphill:
1Lower primary.
2Lower secondary.
3Retract primary.
Platform downhill:
1Retract primary.
2Lower secondary.
3Lower primary.
Read the operator’s
manual
Access by trained
and authorized
personnel only
Read the service
manual
Emergency lowering
Crush hazard

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* These decals are model, option or configuration specific.

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* These decals are model, option or configuration specific.

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Personal Safet y
Personal Fall Protection
Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is
required when operating this machine.
Occupants must wear a safety belt or harness in
accordance with governmental regulations. Attach
the lanyard to the anchor provided in the platform.
Operators must comply with employer, job site and
governmental rules regarding the use of personal
protective equipment.
All PFPE must comply with applicable
governmental regulations, and must be inspected
and used in accordance with the PFPE
manufacturer’s instructions.