Genie TMZ-50, TMZ-30 Utility Vehicle User Manual


 
24 Genie TMZ-50/30 & Genie TMZ-17/10 Part No. 72896
Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing
Starting the Engine
(if equipped)
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 Gasoline models: Turn the key switch on the
engine to the
ON position.
Diesel models: Turn the key switch on the
engine to the vertical position.
4 Push the engine start button.
Gasloline models with
LED diagnostic
readout: To activate
the choke, push the
engine start button and
slow function speed
button at the same
time. Release the
buttons to turn off the
choke.
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.
All models: In extreme cold conditions, 20°F / -6°C
and below, warm the engine for 5 minutes before
operating to prevent hydraulic system damage.
Gasoline models: Turn the key switch on the
engine to the OFF position and close the fuel shut-
off valve if the machine will be idle.
Operation from Ground
1 Turn the key switch to ground control.
2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to
the ON position.
3 DC models: Be sure the batteries are
connected before operating the machine.
Models with engines: Start the engine.
To Position Platform
1 Press and hold a function enable/speed select
button.
2 Press the appropriate boom function button
according to markings on the control panel.
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.
3 Models with batteries: Be sure that the batteries
are connected before operating the machine.
Models with engines: Start the engine.
To Position Platform
1 Press and hold a function enable/speed select
button.
2 Press the appropriate boom function button
according to the markings on the control panel.
3 If equipped: Rotate the
platform by turning the
hand crank in either a
clockwise or
counterclockwise
direction.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS