Terex Genie ZX-135/70 User manual

Operator's Manual
Serial Number Range
ZX®-135/70
from ZX135H-4001
CE
with Jib - Extend ®
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Third Edition
Third Printing
Part No. 1272823GT

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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
Terex Global GmbH
Bleicheplatz 2
Schaffhausen, 8200
Switzerland
Contents
Introduction ............................................................1
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions..............7
General Safety.................................................... 10
Personal Safety................................................... 13
Work Area Safety................................................ 14
Legend................................................................ 24
Controls............................................................... 25
Inspections.......................................................... 33
Operating Instructions......................................... 51
Transport and Lifting Instructions ....................... 67
Maintenance ....................................................... 70
Specifications...................................................... 74
Copyright © 2011 by Terex Corporation
Third Edition: Third Printing, October 2020
Genie and "ZX" are registered trademarks of Terex South
Dakota, Inc. in the U.S.A. and many other countries.
These machines comply with
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.
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
Secondary boom raise/extend
Secondary boom retract/lower
Primary boom extend/retract
Jib boom extend/retract
Axle extend
Axle retract
Drive forward/reverse

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Steer right/left
Square end steer
Circle end steer
Crab steer
Coordinated steer
Ground controls symbology and related
machine movement:
Platform level, jib boom
up/down, primary boom
extend/retract, primary
boom up/down, secondary
boom raise/extend, and
secondary boom
retract/lower.
Turntable rotate, platform
rotate, and jib boom
extend/retract.
Sequential functions and movement:
Drive/steer, secondary boom raise/extend, and
secondary boom retract/lower.
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 and extendable axles.
Restricted operating envelope:
Not restricted.

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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
Crush hazard
Keep away from
moving parts
Crush hazard
Overhead
obstruction
Collision hazard
Electrocution hazard
Maintain required
clearance
Tip-over hazard
Tip-over hazard
Tip-over hazard
Electrocution hazard
Avoid contact
Disconnect battery
Read the operator’s
manual
Read the service
manual
Explosion hazard
No smoking
No flame
Stop engine
Explosion hazard
Burn hazard
Fire extinguisher

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Fire hazard
No smoking
Explosion hazard
No step
Lanyard anchorage
points
Platform tie-down
instructions
Lifting & tie down instructions
Tie-down point
Lifting point
Wind speed
Maximum capacity
Manual force
Wheel load
Weight of welder
reduces capacity

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Do not use ether or
other high energy
starting aids on
machines equipped
with glow plugs.
Voltage rating for
power to platform
Pressure rating for air
line to platform
Tire specifications
Runaway hazard
Recovery procedure if tilt alarm sounds while
elevated.
Platform uphill:
1Lower primary
2Retract/lower
secondary
3Retract primary
Platform downhill:
1Retract primary
2Retract / lower
secondary
3Lower primary
Access by trained
and authorized
personnel only
Auxiliary lowering
Color coded direction
arrows
Support the platform
or boom during
maintenance
Crush hazard
Fall arrest

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General Safety

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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
600 lbs
272 kg
Maximum occupants
2
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.

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Do not raise or extend the
boom unless the machine
is on a firm, level surface.
Do not depend on the tilt alarm as a level indicator.
The tilt alarm sounds in the platform only when the
machine is on a severe slope.
If the tilt alarm sounds while the boom is lowered:
Do not extend, rotate or raise the boom above
horizontal. Move the machine to a firm, level
surface before raising the platform.
If the tilt alarm sounds when the platform is raised,
use extreme caution. Identify the condition of the
boom on the slope as shown below. Follow the
steps to lower the boom before moving to a firm,
level surface. Do not rotate the boom while
lowering.
The recovery mode should be used only by trained
and authorized personnel.
If the tilt alarm sounds
with the platform uphill:
1Lower the primary
boom.
2Retract/lower the
secondary boom.
3Retract the primary
boom.
If the tilt alarm sounds
with the platform downhill:
1Retract the primary
boom.
2Retract/lower the
secondary boom.
3Lower the primary
boom.
Do not raise the boom
when wind speeds may
exceed 28 mph/12.5 m/s.
If wind speeds exceed
28 mph/12.5 m/s when
the boom is raised, lower
the boom and do not
continue to operate the
machine.
Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty
winds. Do not increase the surface area of the
platform or the load. Increasing the area exposed
to the wind will decrease machine stability.

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Use extreme care and
slow speeds while driving
the machine in the stowed
position across uneven
terrain, debris, unstable or
slippery surfaces and near
holes and drop-offs.
Do not drive the machine on or near uneven
terrain, unstable surfaces or other hazardous
conditions with the boom raised or extended.
Do not use the machine as a crane.
Do not push the machine or other objects with the
boom.
Do not contact adjacent structures with the boom.
Do not tie the boom or platform to adjacent
structures.
Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter.
Do not push off or pull
toward any object outside
of the platform.
Maximum allowable
side force –ANSI & CSA
90 lbs / 400 N
Do not alter or disable machine components that
in any way affect safety and stability.
Do not replace items critical to machine stability
with items of different weight or specification.
Do not replace factory-installed tires with tires of
different specification or ply rating.
Do not use the platform controls to free a platform
that is caught, snagged, or otherwise prevented
from normal motion by an adjacent structure. All
personnel must be removed from the platform
before attempting to free the platform using the
ground controls.
Do not use air-filled tires. These machines are
equipped with foam-filled tires. Wheel weight is
critical to stability.
Do not alter or modify a mobile elevating work
platform without prior written permission from the
manufacturer. Mounting attachments for holding
tools or other materials onto the platform,
toeboards, or guard rail system can increase the
weight in the platform and the surface area of the
platform or the load.

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Do not place or attach
fixed or overhanging loads
to any part of this
machine.
Do not place ladders or
scaffolds in the platform or
against any part of this
machine.
Do not transport tools and materials unless they
are evenly distributed and can be safely handled
by person(s) in the platform.
Do not use the machine on a moving or mobile
surface or vehicle.
Be sure the tires are in good condition and the lug
nuts tightened.
Operation on Slopes Hazards
Do not drive the machine on a slope that exceeds
the maximum uphill, downhill or side slope rating
of the machine. Slope rating applies only to
machines in the stowed position.
Maximum slope rating, stowed position
Platform downhill
45% (24°)
Platform uphill
30% (17°)
Side slope
25% (14°)
Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions
with one person in the platform and adequate
traction. Additional platform weight may reduce
slope rating. See Driving on a Slope in the
Operating Instructions section.

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Fall Hazards
Occupants must wear a
safety belt or harness in
accordance with
governmental regulations.
Attach the lanyard to the
anchor provided in the
platform.
Do not sit, stand, or climb
on the platform guard
rails. Maintain a firm
footing on the platform
floor at all times.
Do not climb down from
the platform when raised.
Keep the platform floor clear of debris.
Lower the platform entry mid-rail or close the entry
gate before operating.
Do not enter or exit the platform unless the
machine is in the stowed position and the platform
is at ground level.
Hazards related with the specific product
application of exiting at height have been
considered in the design of the machine, for
further information contact Genie (see section
Contacting the Manufacturer).
Collision Hazards
Be aware of limited sight
distance and blind spots
when driving or
operating.
Be aware of the boom position and tailswing when
rotating the turntable.
Be aware of machine length when operating. The
machine is 42 ft 5 inches / 12.9 m long.
Check the work area for
overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards.
Be aware of crushing
hazards when grasping
the platform guard rail.
Operators must comply with employer, job site,
and governmental rules regarding use of personal
protective equipment.