Terex Genie Z-34/22N User manual

Operator's Manual
Serial Number Range
Z®-34/22N
from Z34NF-17000
from Z34ND-1900
CE
Z®-34/22DC
from Z34F-14000
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Seventh Edition
First Printing
Part No. 1297937GT

Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing
Z®-34/22N • Z®-34/22DC Part No. 1297937GT
Front Matter
Manufacturer:
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
500 Oakwood Road
Watertown, SD 57201, USA
Authorized representative:
Genie Industries B. V.
Boekerman 5
4751 XK OUD GASTEL
The Netherlands
Contents
Introduction ............................................................1
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions..............6
General Safety.......................................................8
Personal Safety................................................... 10
Work Area Safety................................................ 11
Legend................................................................ 19
Controls............................................................... 20
Inspections.......................................................... 22
Operating Instructions......................................... 36
Transport and Lifting Instructions ....................... 44
Maintenance ....................................................... 48
Specifications...................................................... 50
Contents of EC Declaration of Conformity.......... 53
Copyright © 1996 Terex Corporation
Seventh Edition: First Printing, February 2020
Genie and "Z" are registered trademarks of
Terex South Dakota, Inc. in the U.S.A. and many other
countries.
Complies with EC Directive 2006/42/EC
See EC Declaration of Conformity

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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 swtich
Platform rotate switch
Jib boom up/down
Primary boom up/down
Turntable rotate
Primary boom extend/retract
switch
Secondary boom up/down
Drive forward/reverse
Steer right/left
Ground controls symbology and related
machine movement:
Platform level, jib
boom up/down,
primary boom
extend/retract,
primary boom
up/down, and
secondary boom
retract/lower.
Turntable rotate and
platform rotate
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.
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.
Crush hazard
No smoking
Explosion hazard
Electrocution hazard
Maintain required
clearance
Tip-over hazard
Tip-over hazard
Grounded AC
3-wire only
Replace damaged
wires and cords
Replace tires with
tires of same
specification.
Wheel load
Wind speed
Maximum capacity
Side force
Batteries used as
counterweights

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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
Collision hazard
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
Read the service
manual
Access by trained and
authorized personnel
only

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