Part No. 133555
Genie TZ-50
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Operator’s Manual
Third Edition • Third Printing
Operating Instructions
Towing
1 Set the parking brake.
2 Secure the boom with the hold-down latches.
3 Models with platform rotate: Make sure the
platform is in the center position. If the platform
is off center, the taillights may not be visible on
the road.
4 Raise the tongue by turning the jack handle.
5 Position the ball of the transport vehicle directly
under the ball coupler.
6 Open the latch on the ball coupler.
7 Lower the tongue by turning the jack handle.
8 Close the latch on the ball coupler.
9 Attach the safety chains (if required) and the
brake cables to the vehicle. Cross the chains
under the hitch.
10 Pull the jack release handle and rotate the
tongue jack to the stowed position.
11 Connect and test the trailer lights.
12 Release the parking brake.
Moving Machine Without a Tow
Vehicle
Do not attempt to manually move a machine
unless it is on a fi rm, level surface. Use the parking
brake to control the speed of the machine while
pushing it.
Towing Information
Driving a vehicle that is pulling a trailer is
different from driving a vehicle alone. Read the
following instructions carefully.
Use the checklist on the back cover of this manual
before towing and while on the road. Inspect all
connections at each stop.
All tires must be properly infl ated. Find the
recommended cold tire pressures on the tire
sidewall or trailer decal. Do not overinfl ate the tires.
Tire pressures go up during driving. Checking the
tire pressure when the tires are warm will give you
an inaccurate pressure reading.
Increase the distance between your vehicle and
the vehicle in front of you to twice the normal
following distance when towing a trailer. Allow
more following distance in adverse weather.
Slow down for downgrades and shift your
transmission into a lower gear.
Slow down for curves, hazardous road conditions,
freeway exits, and when driving in adverse
weather.
When passing other vehicles, be sure to leave
enough room for the extra length of the trailer. You
will need to go much farther beyond the passed
vehicle before you can return to your lane.
When turning with a trailer, avoid jerky or sudden
movements.
Heavy winds, excessive speed, load shifting or
passing vehicles can cause the trailer to sway
while driving. If this occurs, do not brake, speed
up or turn the steering wheel. Turning the steering
wheel or applying the brakes can cause the
vehicle and trailer to jackknife. Let up on the gas
pedal and keep the steering wheel straight.
If the vehicle and/or trailer travels off the paved
road, hold the steering wheel fi rmly and let up on
the gas pedal. Do not apply the brakes. Do not turn
sharply. Slow down to under 25 mph / 40 km/h.
Gradually turn the steering wheel to get back on
the road. Proceed with caution when entering
traffi c.
