Genie TZ-50 - Manual (Page 24)

22 Genie TZ-50 Part No. 82900
Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth Printing
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
Setup for Operation
1 Position the machine below the desired work
area.
2 Set the parking brake.
3 Disconnect the trailer lights, safety chains and
brake cables from the vehicle.
4 Open the latch on the ball coupler.
5 Pull the jack release handle and rotate the
tongue jack to the lifting position.
6 Raise the tongue by turning the jack handle.
7 Be sure the boom hold-down latches are
unlatched.
8 Be sure the batteries are connected.
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.