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    Mewp Operating Instr

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    The document provides instructions for starting the engine and operating an aerial work platform or boom lift from the ground and platform controls. It explains how to turn the key switch and emergency stop buttons on or off, select fuel type, start the engine, and operate the lift, drive, steer and auxiliary functions using the appropriate control switches, handles, and foot pedal. It also describes safety features like automatic restart delays and operating restrictions for cold weather or when the booms are raised.

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    The document provides instructions for starting the engine and operating an aerial work platform or boom lift from the ground and platform controls. It explains how to turn the key switch and emergency stop buttons on or off, select fuel type, start the engine, and operate the lift, drive, steer and auxiliary functions using the appropriate control switches, handles, and foot pedal. It also describes safety features like automatic restart delays and operating restrictions for cold weather or when the booms are raised.

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    The document provides instructions for starting the engine and operating an aerial work platform or boom lift from the ground and platform controls. It explains how to turn the key switch and emergency stop buttons on or off, select fuel type, start the engine, and operate the lift, drive, steer and auxiliary functions using the appropriate control switches, handles, and foot pedal. It also describes safety features like automatic restart delays and operating restrictions for cold weather or when the booms are raised.

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    Mewp Operating Instr

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    Primelift Safety Resources Limited
    The document provides instructions for starting the engine and operating an aerial work platform or boom lift from the ground and platform controls. It explains how to turn the key switch and emergency stop buttons on or off, select fuel type, start the engine, and operate the lift, drive, steer and auxiliary functions using the appropriate control switches, handles, and foot pedal. It also describes safety features like automatic restart delays and operating restrictions for cold weather or when the booms are raised.

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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.

    3 Gasoline/LPG models: Choose fuel by moving

    the fuel select switch to the desired position.

    4 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.

    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 to

    prevent hydraulic system damage.

    Gasoline/LPG models: In extreme cold conditions,

    20°F / -6°C and below, the machine should be

    started on gasoline, then switched to LPG.

    Emergency Stop

    Push in either ground or platform red Emergency

    Stop button to the off position to stop all functions

    and turn the engine off.

    Repair any function that operates when the red

    Emergency Stop button is pushed in.

    Selecting and operating the ground controls will

    override the platform red Emergency Stop button.


    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

    Auxiliary Controls

    Use auxiliary power if the primary power source

    (engine) fails.

    1 Turn the key switch to ground or platform

    control.

    2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the

    on position.

    3 Move the lift/drive select switch to the lift

    position when operating the auxiliary controls

    from the platform.

    4 Press down the foot switch when operating the

    auxiliary controls from the platform.

    5 Simultaneously hold auxiliary power switch on

    and activate the desired function.

    The drive and steer functions will not operate with

    auxiliary power.

    Operation from Ground

    1 Turn the key switch to ground control.

    2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to

    the on position.

    3 Gasoline/LPG models: Choose fuel by moving

    the fuel select switch to the desired position.

    4 Start the engine.

    To Position Platform

    1 Hold the function enable switch to either side.

    2 Move the appropriate toggle switch according to

    the markings on the control panel.

    Drive and steer functions are not available from the

    ground controls.
    Machines equipped with Platform Level Control

    Disable Function: The platform level toggle switch

    will not operate when the primary boom is raised

    past the drive speed limit switch.

    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 Gasoline/LPG models: Choose fuel by moving

    the fuel select switch to the desired position.

    4 Start the engine. Do not press down the foot

    switch when starting the engine.

    To Position Platform

    1 Move the lift/drive select switch to the lift

    position (if equipped).

    2 Press down the foot switch.

    3 Slowly move the appropriate function control

    handle or toggle switch according to the

    markings on the control panel.

    Machines equipped with Platform Level Control

    Disable Function: The platform level toggle switch

    will not operate when the primary boom is raised

    past the drive speed limit switch.

    To Steer

    1 Move the lift/drive select switch to the drive

    position (if equipped).

    2 Press down the foot switch.

    3 Slowly move the control handle in the direction

    indicated by blue or yellow triangles

    OR press the thumb rocker switch located on

    top of the drive control handle.


    Use the color-coded direction arrows on the

    platform controls and the drive chassis to identify

    the direction the wheels will turn.

    To Drive

    1 Move the lift/drive select switch to the drive

    position (if equipped).

    2 Press down the foot switch.

    3 Increase speed: Slowly move the drive control

    handle off center.

    Decrease speed: Slowly move the drive control

    handle toward center.

    Stop: Return the drive control handle to center or

    release the foot switch.

    Use the color-coded direction arrows on the

    platform controls and the drive chassis to identify

    the direction the machine will travel.

    Machine travel speed is restricted when the booms

    are raised.

    26 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J Part No. 524

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