Emergency stop, Starting the engine – Genie Z-45 User Manual
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Part No. 82600
Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J
25
Operator's Manual
Second Edition · Second Printing
In extreme cold conditions, 0°F / -18°C and below,
machines should be equipped with optional cold
start kits. Attempting to start the engine when
temperatures are below 0°F / -18°C may require the
use of a booster battery.
Gasoline/LPG models: In cold conditions, 20°F /
-6°C and below, the machine should be started on
gasoline and warmed for 2 minutes, then switched
to LPG. Warm engines can be started on 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.
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.
Gasoline/LPG models
3 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.
Diesel models
3 Move the glow plug switch (if equipped) to either
side and hold for 3 to 5 seconds.
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.
All models
If 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, 20°F / -6°C and below, warm the
engine for 5 minutes before operating to prevent
hydraulic system damage.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS