Terex Genie Z-80/60, Operator'S Manual

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Fifth Edition • First Printing
Operator's Manual
Operating Instructions
Part No. 1294418GT Z
®
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Starting the Engine
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.
Gasoline/LPG models
1 Choose fuel by moving the fuel select switch
to the desired position.
2 Move the engine start toggle
switch to either side. If the engine
fails to start or dies, the restart
delay will disable the start switch
for 3 seconds.
Diesel models
1 Diesel models with glow plug control: Activate
the glow plugs. Push the button or move the
switch.
Diesel models with automatic glow plugs:
Amber light will be on when glow plugs are on.
2 Start the engine. Push the button or move the
switch. If the engine fails to start or dies, the
restart delay with disable the start switch for
3 seconds.
All models
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, 20°F/-6°C and below, warm the
engine for 5 minutes before operating to prevent
hydraulic system damage.
In extreme cold conditions, 0°F/-18°C and below,
machines should be equipped with optional cold
start kits. Attempting to start the engine when
temperatures are below 0°F/-18°C may require the
use of a booster battery.
Gasoline/LPG models: In cold conditions, 20°F/-
6°C and below, the machine should be started on
gasoline and warmed for 2 minutes, then switched
to LPG. Warm engines can be started on LPG.