Terex Z-33 User manual

Operator's Manual
Z®-33
DC Power
from Z3318M-2801
CE
with
Maintenance
Information
Original
Instructions
First
Edition
Second
Printing
Part No.
1257143GT
Front Matter

Operator's Manual First Edition • Second Printing
Introduction
Z®-33 Part No. 1257143GT
Manufacturer:
Terex Global GmbH
Bleicheplatz 2
Schaffhausen, 8200
Switzerland
EU Authorized representative:
Genie Industries B.V.
Boekerman 5
4751 XK OUD GASTEL
The Netherlands
UK Authorized representative:
Genie UK Limited
The Maltings
Wharf Road
Grantham
NG31 6BH
UK
Contents
Introduction ........................................................... 1
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions............. 5
General Safety ...................................................... 7
Personal Safety................................................... 10
Work Area Safety................................................ 11
Legend ................................................................ 19
Controls............................................................... 20
Inspections.......................................................... 25
Operating Instructions......................................... 38
Transport and Lifting Instructions ....................... 47
Maintenance ....................................................... 50
Specifications...................................................... 52
Copyright © 2014 Terex Corporation
First Edition: Second Printing, April 2022
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
Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008

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Introducti on
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 label
(located under cover)
Serial number stamped on
chassis
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
Primary boom up/down
Turntable rotate
Primary boom extend/retract
Secondary boom up/down
Drive forward/reverse
Steer
right/left
Ground controls symbology and related
machine movement:
Platform level, Primary
boom extend/retract,
Primary boom up/down,
Secondary boom
up/down
Turntable 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.

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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.
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 m
oderate injury.
Indicates a property damage
message.

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Symbol and Hazard Pic torials Definiti ons
Crush hazard Explosion hazard Collision hazard Collision hazard Runaway hazard
Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Raise platform on
firm, level surface
Electrocution hazard Maintain required
clearance
Color coded direction
arrows
Maximum capacity Wind speed Manual force Access by trained
and authorized
personnel only
Electrocution hazard Grounded AC 3-wire
outlet only
Replace damaged
wires and cords
Batteries used as
counterweights
Burn hazard

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Recovery procedure if tilt alarm sounds
while elevated.
No smoking.
No flame.
Stop engine.
Read the operator’s
manual
Platform uphill:
1 Lower primary.
2 Lower secondary.
3 Retract primary.
Platform downhill:
1 Retract primary.
2 Lower secondary.
3 Lower primary.
Wheel load
Lanyard anchorage
points
Replace tires with
tires of same
specification.
Voltage rating for
power to platform
Pressure rating for air
line to platform
No smoking
Emergency lowering Crush hazard Support the platform
or boom during
maintenance
Lifting point Tie-down point
Platform tie-down
instructions
Lifting and tie down
instructions

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