Genie Z-45J, Operator'S Manual

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Operator's Manual
Fifth Edition • First Printing
Work Area Safety
20 Z
®
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45J DC • Z
®
-45J Bi-Energy Part No. 1297032GT
Do not use air-filled tires. These machines are
equipped with foam-filled tires. Wheel weight and
proper counterweight configuration are critical to
stability.
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. The Machine Not Level
indicator light will come on and the drive function
in one or both directions will not operate. 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.
If the tilt alarm sounds
with the platform uphill:
1 Lower the primary
boom.
2 Lower the
secondary boom.
3 Retract the primary
boom.
If the tilt alarm sounds
with the platform
downhill:
1 Retract the primary
boom.
2 Lower the
secondary boom.
3 Lower the primary
boom.
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.