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
