Part No. 133555
Genie TZ-50
35
Operator’s Manual
Third Edition • Third Printing
Operating Instructions
Starting the Engine (if equipped)
The machine can be operated with or without the
engine running.
1 At the ground controls, turn the key switch to
the desired position.
2 Be sure both ground and platform control red
Emergency Stop buttons are pulled out to the
on position.
3 Be sure the key switch on the engine is turned
to the
ON
position.
4 Press the engine start button.
If the engine fails to start after 15
seconds of cranking, determine the
cause and repair any malfunction. Wait
60 seconds before trying to start again.
In cold conditions, hold the choke
button and then start the engine.
Operation from Ground
1 Turn the key switch to ground control.
2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to
the on position.
3 Press and hold the yellow function
enable button. Press and hold the
auto level button or the individual
outrigger buttons to lower the
outriggers and level the machine.
4 Check the bubble level to make sure the
machine is level.
To Position Platform
1 Push and hold the appropriate function enable
button.
2 Push and hold the boom function buttons
according to the markings on the control panel.
Operation from Platform
1 Turn the key switch to platform control.
2 Pull out both ground and platform red
Emergency Stop buttons to the on position.
To Position Platform
1 Push and hold the appropriate function enable
button.
2 Push and hold the coordinating boom function
button according to the markings on the control
panel.
