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Genie TZ-50 

Part No. 133555

Operator’s Manual

Third Edition • Third Printing

Continuous improvement of our products 
is a Genie policy. Product specifi cations are 
subject to change without notice or obligation.

Specifi cations

Height, working maximum 

 

16.9 m

Height, platform maximum 

 

15.1 m

Height, stowed maximum 

  

 2 m

Horizontal working reach  

  

8.9 m

maximum from centerline of machine 

 

Outrigger footprint 

 

4.37 m x 4.37 m

Maximum load capacity 
ANSI and CSA 

 

227 kg

CE and Australia 

 

200 kg

Width, stowed 

 

1.68 m

Length, stowed 

  

6.7 m

Turntable rotation 

 

359° 

Platform rotation  

 

160° 

Platform dimensions 

 

 1.1 m x 68 cm

Platform leveling 

 

self-leveling

AC outlet in platform 

 

standard

Tire size,  

225/75 R15 

ANSI, CSA and Australia models 

Load Range D

Vibration value does not exceed 2.5 m/s

2

Whole body vibration value does not exceed 0.5 m/s

2

Tire size, CE models 

215/70 R14 

 

Load Range C

Ground clearance 

 

25.4 cm

Weight 

See Serial Plate

(Machine weights vary with option confi gurations)

Maximum towing speed 

 

97 km/h

Maximum tongue weight 
ANSI, CSA and Australia 

 

202 kg

CE  

105 

kg

Hydraulic pressure, maximum 

 

207 bar

(boom functions) 

 

System voltage 

 

24V

Airborne noise emissions 

 

Sound pressure level at ground workstation 

89 dBA

Sound pressure level at platform workstation 

86 dBA

Guaranteed sound power level  

 

105 dBA

Power source

Models without drive option 

4 Group T-105

 

 

6V DC 225AH Batteries

 

 

with optional Honda 

 

 

GX160K1 Gas Engine

Models with drive option 

 

4 Group T-145

 

 

6V DC 244AH Batteries

 

 

with optional Honda 

 

 

GX160K1 Gas Engine

Floor Loading Information (ANSI / CSA / Australia)

Tire load,  maximum 

 

957 kg

(without rated load) 

Outrigger load, maximum 

 

1286 kg

(including rated load) 

Tire contact pressure  

 

3.5 kg/cm

2

(without rated load)

 

 

347 kPa

Outrigger contact pressure  

 

2.0 kg/cm

2

 

(including rated load) 

 

197 kPa

Occupied fl oor pressure 

 

846 kg/m

2

(without rated load) 

 

8.30 kPa

Occupied fl oor pressure 

 

127 kg/m

2

(including rated load) 

 

1.25 kPa

Floor Loading Information (CE)

Tire load,  maximum 

 

1035 kg

(without rated load) 

Outrigger load, maximum 

 

1286 kg 

(including rated load) 

Tire contact pressure  

 

3.8 kg/cm

2

(without rated load)

 

 

375 kPa

Outrigger contact pressure 

 

2.0 kg/cm

2

(including rated load) 

 

197 kPa

Occupied fl oor pressure 

 

1002 kg/m

2

(without rated load) 

 

9.83 kPa

Occupied fl oor pressure 

 

127 kg/m

2

(including rated load) 

 

1.25 kPa

Note: Floor loading information is approximate and does 
not incorporate different option confi gurations. It should 
be used only with adequate safety factors.

Summary of Contents for TZ-50

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...s and operating instructions before operating this machine Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate this machine This manual should be considered a permanent part of your ma...

Page 3: ...e is intended to be used only to lift personnel along with their tools and materials to an aerial work site Bulletin Distribution and Compliance Safety of product users is of paramount importance to G...

Page 4: ...ine 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 Danger Failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in this manual wil...

Page 5: ...will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided c...

Page 6: ...erator s manual Electrocution burn hazard Crushing Hazard Corrosive acid No smoking Explosion burn hazard Crushing hazard Stay clear of moving platform Crushing hazard Keep away from moving parts Wear...

Page 7: ...3555 Genie TZ 50 5 Operator s Manual Third Edition Third Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Corrosive acid Explosion hazard Crushing hazard No flame Crushing hazard Stay clear of moving...

Page 8: ...or serious injury 82505A Crushing Hazard Contact with moving parts will cause death or serious injury Keep clear of elevated components 82558 1263140 46262 43617 97551 82505 82479 Manifold Side Platfo...

Page 9: ...surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury or gangrene will result WARNING 46262 Hydraulic tank side Side Hitch End TZ 50 62707 82506 1263140 82506 82558 43617...

Page 10: ...s injury DANGER Do not alter or disable limit switch s 31060 C Crushing hazard Lowering the outriggers or tires onto a person s foot can result in serious injury 82506 B Keep clear of outriggers and t...

Page 11: ...any way affect safety and stability Do not push off or pull toward any object outside of the platform Do not attempt to free a caught or snagged platform using platform controls All personnel must be...

Page 12: ...Third Printing General Safety 82544 82544 82473 82481 82487 97590 Manifold Side Platform End TZ 50 82487 C 82481 B 97590 A 82544 B 97554 82481 82487 82560 TZ5006 1234 Bi energy Option Bi energy Option...

Page 13: ...33555 Genie TZ 50 11 Operator s Manual Third Edition Third Printing General Safety 82481 82475 82544 82560 Hydraulic tank side Side Hitch End TZ 50 82560 B 82475 C 82544 B 82481 B 82475 82481 82560 97...

Page 14: ...12 Genie TZ 50 Part No 133555 Operator s Manual Third Edition Third Printing General Safety 82472 Front and Rear view outriggers 82475 82475 C 82472 B Front and Rear view outriggers 82472 82475...

Page 15: ...Part No 133555 Genie TZ 50 13 Operator s Manual Third Edition Third Printing General Safety Boom and Platform Views 82548 82614 82614C 82487 82487 C 82548 B 82614 82548 82487 82472 82472 82472 B...

Page 16: ...ified person with respect to electrical power transmission and distribution Allow for platform movement electrical line sway or sag and beware of strong or gusty winds Do not operate the machine durin...

Page 17: ...e surface area of the platform or the load Increasing the area exposed to the wind will decrease machine stability Do not alter or disable machine components that in any way affect safety and stabilit...

Page 18: ...owable manual force CE 400 N Do not push off or pull toward any object outside of the platform Do not push the machine or other objects with the boom Do not use the platform controls to free a platfor...

Page 19: ...uals are complete legible and in the storage container located on the platform Bodily Injury Hazard Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or air leak An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetr...

Page 20: ...for damaged cord cables and wires Replace damaged items before operating Avoid electrical shock from contact with battery terminals Remove all rings watches and other jewelry Tip over Hazard Do not us...

Page 21: ...4 Secondary boom assembly 5 Pivot assembly 6 Outrigger 7 Secondary boom assembly 8 Platform controls 9 Platform 10 Tailights 11 Turntable assembly 12 Battery box roadside 13 Hydraulic power unit 14 Pr...

Page 22: ...le rotate right 2 Function enable button for Platform up Primary boom up Primary boom extend Secondary boom up Turntable rotate left 3 Red Emergency Stop button 4 Boom function speed controller 5 Prim...

Page 23: ...right Outrigger lower 4 Function enable button for Platform up Primary boom up Primary boom extend Secondary boom up Turntable rotate left Outrigger raise 5 15 amp breaker for controls circuits 6 Red...

Page 24: ...signed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine before the operator performs the function tests The pre operation inspection also serves to determine if routine maintenance procedure...

Page 25: ...reservoir hoses fittings cylinders and manifolds Boom components and wear pads Tires and wheels Trailer lights and reflectors Parking brake components Outriggers and foot pads Limit switch and alarms...

Page 26: ...as it was intended Function Test Fundamentals The function tests are designed to discover any malfunctions before the machine is put into service The operator must follow the step by step instruction...

Page 27: ...jack are not touching the ground Note If the wheels on the tongue jack are touching the ground crank the tongue jack up until the wheels are no longer on the ground Function Tests Setup 1 Position th...

Page 28: ...vate each boom function button Result Primary boom down primary boom retract secondary boom down platform level down and turntable rotate left should all function Test Outrigger Interlock 28 Lower the...

Page 29: ...rm extend Push in and turn clockwise Platform retract Pull out and turn counterclockwise Secondary boom down primary boom up down Push in and turn counterclockwise 40 Operate the hand pump 41 Reset th...

Page 30: ...e machine Maintain safe distances between the operator the machine and fixed objects 51 Fully retract and lower the platform Inspections 52 Manually engage the drive wheels by pulling the drive wheel...

Page 31: ...place hazards then watch for and avoid them while moving setting up and operating the machine inspection before using the machine Emergency Stop Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off positi...

Page 32: ...tructions 1 Inspection for Decals with Words Determine whether the decals on your machine have words or symbols Use the appropriate inspection to verify that all decals are legible and in place Part N...

Page 33: ...31060 97567 82558 28174 or 28235 97586 or 97703 82880 46262 43617 97581 82479 82883 1263140 97551 82505 28176 82881 or 230344 114170 28236 52475 82506 114171 97815 28161 31060 97567 82282 28164 82558...

Page 34: ...Crushing Hazard Elevated Components 2 Inspection for Decals with Symbols Determine whether the decals on your machine have words or symbols Use the appropriate inspection to verify that all decals are...

Page 35: ...Part No 133555 Genie TZ 50 33 Operator s Manual Third Edition Third Printing Inspections Ground Controls Side Platform End Shading indicates decal is hidden from view i e under covers...

Page 36: ...ways 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 Fundamentals The Operating Instructions section p...

Page 37: ...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...

Page 38: ...old is located on the primary extension boom 1 Turn the jib manifold knob counterclockwise to lower the jib 2 To reset turn the knob clockwise as far as it will go Manual Operation of Functions Manifo...

Page 39: ...rol box can be detached from the machine and used while standing on the ground Remove the drive control box from its mounting and step away from the machine to drive CE models At the ground controls p...

Page 40: ...hed or transported by the tow vehicle up or down the slope See Transport and Lifting Instructions section run rise After Each Use 1 Rotate the turntable so that the platform is opposite the tongue of...

Page 41: ...l tires must be properly inflated Find the recommended cold tire pressures on the tire sidewall or trailer decal Do not overinflate the tires Tire pressures go up during driving Checking the tire pres...

Page 42: ...ght See the serial plate for the machine weight Securing to Truck or Trailer for Transit Fully lower and retract the boom Make sure the boom and mid pivot rest securely in the mast cradles Securely la...

Page 43: ...tructions Fully lower and retract the boom Securely latch the boom hold down latches Raise all four outriggers to the stowed position Remove all loose items on the machine Determine the center of grav...

Page 44: ...ll be required to perform this procedure Check the Batteries Proper battery condition is essential to good machine performance and operational safety Improper fluid levels or damaged cables and connec...

Page 45: ...aps 5 Connect the battery charger to a grounded AC circuit 6 The charger will indicate when the battery is fully charged 7 Check the battery acid level when the charging cycle is complete Replenish wi...

Page 46: ...of the specifications listed 2 Check each wheel for damage bends and cracks Result Replace the wheel if any damage is found 3 Check each tire with an air pressure gauge and add air as needed 4 Check t...

Page 47: ...to the edge of the oil filler hole Honda GX160K1 Oil viscosity requirements 4 to 100 F 20 to 38 C 10W 30 Below 30 F 0 C 5W 30 Above 50 F 10 C 30W Engine oil should have properties of API classificati...

Page 48: ...24V Airborne noise emissions Sound pressure level at ground workstation 89 dBA Sound pressure level at platform workstation 86 dBA Guaranteed sound power level 105 dBA Power source Models without dri...

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