Terex Genie Z-45 User manual

Operator's Manual
Serial Number Range
Z®-45/25J
from Z4525D-3958
ANSI/CSA
North America
South America
Asia
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Sixth Edition
First Printing
Part No. 1299167GT

Front Matter
Contents
1Introduction.......................................................1
2Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions.........6
3General Safety..................................................9
4Personal Safety ............................................. 17
5Work Area Safety........................................... 18
6Legend........................................................... 26
7Controls ......................................................... 27
8Inspections..................................................... 35
9Operating Instructions.................................... 50
10 Transport and Lifting Instructions .................. 59
11 Maintenance .................................................. 63
12 Specifications................................................. 67
Copyright © 2012 Terex Corporation
Sixth Edition: First Printing, September 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 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.

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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
Crush hazard
Keep away from
moving parts
Read the operator’s
manual
Fire extinguisher
Overhead obstruction
Electrocution hazard
Maintain required
clearance
Tip-over hazard
Manual force
Tip-over hazard
Electrocution hazard
Avoid contact
Disconnect battery
Lifting point
Wind speed

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Weight of welder
reduces capacity
No smoking.
No flame.
Stop engine.
Explosion hazard
Collision hazard
Corrosive acid.
Wheel load
Tire specifications
No smoking
Overhead
obstruction
Explosion hazard
Platform tie-down
instructions
Lifting & tie down
instructions
Lanyard anchorage
points
Support the platform
or boom during
maintenance
Tie-down point

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Maximum capacity
Runaway hazard
Color coded
direction arrows
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.
Access by trained
and authorized
personnel onlyl
Emergency lowering
Read the service
manual
Do not use ether or
other high energy
starting aids on
machines equipped
with glow plugs.
Crush hazard

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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.

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Work Area Saf ety Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not electrically insulated and will
not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Obey all local and
governmental regulations
regarding required
clearance from electrical
power lines. At a minimum,
the required clearance
contained in the chart
below must be followed.
Line Voltage
Required Clearance
0 to 50KV
10 ft
3.05 m
50 to 200KV
15 ft
4.60 m
200 to 350KV
20 ft
6.10 m
350 to 500KV
25 ft
7.62 m
500 to 750KV
35 ft
10.67 m
750 to 1000KV
45 ft
13.72 m
Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway
or sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the
machine if it contacts
energized power lines.
Personnel on the ground
or in the platform must not
touch or operate the
machine until energized
power lines are shut off.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or
storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Tip-over Hazards
Occupants, equipment and materials shall not
exceed the maximum platform capacity.
Maximum platform capacity
500 lbs
227 kg
Maximum occupants
2
Maximum capacity
Machine equipped with
Aircraft Protection Package
440 lbs
200 kg
The weight of options and accessories, such as
pipe cradles, panel cradles and welders, will
reduce the rated platform capacity and must be
subtracted from the platform capacity. See the
decals with the options and accessories.
If using accessories, read, understand and obey
the decals, instructions and manuals with the
accessory.