Run rise – Genie TZ-50 User Manual

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Part No. 114164

Genie TZ-50

25

Operator's Manual

Second Edition • First Printing

Driving on a slope

Determine the uphill, downhill and side slope
ratings for the machine and determine the slope
grade.

Maximum slope rating,
toungue/hitch uphill,
stowed position : 20% (11°)

Maximum slope rating,
toungue/hitch downhill,

stowed position: 20% (11°)

Maximum side slope rating,
stowed position: 20% (11°)

Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions
and adequate traction.

To determine the slope grade:

Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR
use the following procedure.

You will need:

carpenter’s level

straight piece of wood, at least 3 feet / 1 m long

tape measure

Lay the piece of wood on the slope.

At the downhill end, lay the level on the top edge of
the piece of wood and lift the end until the piece of
wood is level.

run

rise

While holding the piece of wood level, measure
the vertical distance from the bottom of the piece
of wood to the ground.

Divide the tape measure distance (rise) by the
length of the piece of wood (run) and multiply by
100.

Example:

Piece of wood = 144 inches (3.6 m)

Run = 144 inches (3.6 m)

Rise = 12 inches (0.3 m)

12 in

÷

144 in = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3% grade

0.3 m

÷

3.6 m = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3 % grade

If the slope exceeds the maximum uphill, downhill
or side slope rating, then the machine must be
winched or transported by the tow vehicle up or
down the slope. See Transport and Lifting
Instructions section.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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