PDF Operator's Manual Genie SX-135 XC Boom Lift - 501 KB
This is the official operator's manual for the Genie SX-135 XC telescopic boom lift.
It provides essential information on safe operation, machine controls, and pre-use inspections.
Every operator should be thoroughly familiar with the contents of this manual to ensure safety and maximize the capabilities of this high-reach platform.
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Operator's Manual
Serial Number Range
SX™-135 XC™ from SX135H-515
from SX135D-101
CE
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Second Edition
Third Printing
Part No. 1301106GT
Front Matter
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General Safety
Gener al Safety
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Work Area Safety
Damaged Machine Hazards Battery Safety
Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Burn Hazards
Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection of
the machine and test all functions before each Batteries contain acid.
work shift. Immediately tag and remove from Always wear protective
service a damaged or malfunctioning machine. clothing and eye wear when
working with batteries.
Be sure all maintenance has been performed as
specified in this manual and the appropriate Genie Avoid spilling or contacting
service manual. battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with
Be sure all decals are in place and legible. baking soda and water.
Be sure the operator's manual is complete, legible,
and in the storage container located on the Explosion Hazards
machine.
Keep sparks, flames, and
lighted tobacco away from
Component Damage Hazards batteries. Batteries emit
Do not use any battery or charger greater than explosive gas.
12V to jump-start the engine.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Do not operate the machine in locations where
extremely high magnetic fields may be present.
Electrocution Hazard
Avoid contact with electrical terminals.
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Controls
Platform Control Panel 10 Engine start switch with indicator light
1 Horn button Move the engine start switch and the engine
will start. The engine start indicator light will
Press this button and the horn will sound.
flash during engine start up and will turn solid
Release the button and the horn will stop.
once the engine is running.
2 Platform not level indicator light
11 Engine idle select switch with indicator light:
Level the platform until the light is off. The
platform level toggle switch will only work in Move this switch to select
the direction that will level the platform. engine idle setting. Rabbit
symbol light on indicates high
3 Machine on incline indicator light idle is selected. Turtle symbol
Light on indicates all functions have stopped. light on indicates low idle is
See the instructions in the Operating selected.
Instructions section.
12 Restricted range of motion indicator light
4 Lower boom indicator light
Light on indicates that the range of motion is
Lower the boom until the light is off. restricted.
5 Raise/retract boom indicator light 13 Unrestricted range of motion indicator light
Raise/retract the boom until the light is off. Light on indicates that the range of motion is
unrestricted.
6 Used for optional equipment
14 Platform overload indicator light
7 Generator switch with indicator light
Light flashing indicates the platform is
Move the generator switch to turn the overloaded. The engine will stop and no
generator on. Move the switch again to turn functions will operate. Remove weight until the
the generator off. light goes off and then restart the engine.
8 Auxiliary power switch 15 Power indicator light
Use auxiliary power if the primary power Light on indicates the machine is on.
source (engine) fails.
Push down the foot switch and simultaneously 16 Check engine indicator light
move the auxiliary power switch and activate
Light on indicates an engine fault.
the desired function. The indicator light will be
on when auxiliary power is being used. 17 Low fuel indicator light
9 Diesel models: Glow plug indicator light Light on indicates the machine is low on fuel.
Light on indicates the glow plugs are active. 18 Fault indicator light
Light on indicates a system fault.
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Inspections
Test the Steering 50 Press down the foot switch.
45 Move the steer 51 Slowly move the control handle in the direction
mode select switch indicated by the yellow triangle on the control
and choose panel OR press the thumb rocker switch in the
square-end (blue direction indicated by the yellow triangle.
arrow) steer. Result: The circle-end wheels should turn in
46 Press down the foot switch. the direction that the blue triangles point on
the drive chassis.
47 Slowly move the drive control handle in the
direction indicated by the blue triangle on the 52 Slowly move the drive control handle in the
control panel OR press the thumb rocker direction indicated by the blue triangle on the
switch in the direction indicated by the blue control panel OR press the thumb rocker
triangle. switch in the direction indicated by the blue
triangle.
Result: The square-end wheels should turn in
the direction that the blue triangles point on Result: The circle-end wheels should turn in
the drive chassis. the direction that the yellow triangles point on
the drive chassis.
48 Slowly move the control handle in the direction
indicated by the yellow triangle on the control 53 Move the steer
panel OR press the thumb rocker switch in the mode select switch
direction indicated by the yellow triangle. and choose crab
steer.
Result: The square-end wheels should turn in
the direction that the yellow triangles point on
the drive chassis. 54 Press down the foot switch.
55 Slowly move the drive control handle in the
49 Move the steer
direction indicated by the blue triangle on the
mode select switch
control panel OR press the thumb rocker
and choose circle-
switch in the direction indicated by the blue
end (yellow arrow)
triangle.
steer.
Result: All wheels should turn in the direction
that the blue triangles point on the drive
chassis.
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Operating Instructions
To Extend and Retract Axles Operation from Ground
1 Turn the key switch to platform control. 1 Turn the key switch to ground control.
2 At the platform controls, 2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the
press down the foot switch on position.
and move the drive control 3 Start the engine.
handle in either direction
and move the axle switch To Position Platform
in the appropriate direction.
1 Push and hold the function
The axle extend and retract indicator lights will
enable button.
flash while the axles are moving. The axle extend
indicator light will stay on when the axles are fully 2 Push the appropriate
extended. The axle retract indicator light will stay function button according
on when the axles are fully retracted. to the markings on the
control panel.
The axles can only be retracted if the boom is fully
lowered and retracted and the platform is between
the circle-end wheels. Use the function speed select
buttons to select function
speed.
When the arrow above the turtle is lit, machines
functions will operate at slow speed. When the
arrow above the rabbit is lit, machines functions
will operate at fast speed.
Drive and steer functions are not available from
the ground controls.
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Operating Instructions
Tilt Sensor Activation Settings When the Machine On Incline
indicator light is on and the tilt
Platform Load: 660 lbs/300 kg
alarm sounds, the following
Chassis Chassis functions are affected; drive
Angle (front Angle Max functions are disabled.
to back) (side to side) Height Max Reach
135 ft 90 ft Follow the Boom lowering
0° 4.5° procedure (see Operating
41.15 m 27.43 m
135 ft 87 ft
Instructions) to restore drive
2.5° 4.5° function.
41.15 m 26.52 m
129 ft 87 ft When the machine is stowed, on
4.5° 4.5°
39.32 m 26.52 a slope, and the tilt alarm sounds,
136 ft 86 ft the following functions are
-2.5° 4.5°
41.45m 26.21 m affected; lift functions are
133 ft 86 ft disabled.
-4.5° 4.5°
40.54 26.21 m
Return the machine to level
Platform Load: 1000 lbs/454 kg ground to restore lift functions.
Chassis Chassis Max Max Reach
Angle (front Angle Height
to back) (side to side)
123 ft 78 ft
0° 4.5°
37.49 m 23.77 m
124 ft 75 ft
2.5° 4.5°
37.8 m 22.86 m
118 ft 75 ft
4.5° 4.5°
35.97 m 22.86 m
125 ft 74 ft
-2.5° 4.5°
38.1 m 22.56 m
121 ft 74 ft
-4.5° 4.5°
36.38 22.56
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Maintenance
Maintenanc e
Check the Engine Oil Level
Maintaining the proper engine oil level is essential
to good engine performance and service life.
Operating the machine with an improper oil level
Observe and Obey: can damage engine components.
Only routine maintenance items specified in Note: Check the oil level with the engine off.
this manual shall be performed by the
operator. 1 Check the oil level dipstick. Add oil as needed.
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be Perkins 1104D-44T Engine
performed by qualified service technicians,
according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Oil type 15W-40
Oil type - cold conditions 10W-30
Dispose of material in accordance with
governmental regulations. Deutz TD2011 L04i Engine
Oil type 15W-40
Use only Genie approved replacement parts.
Oil type - cold conditions 5W-30
Maintenance Symbols Legend Perkins 854F-34T Engine
The following symbols have been used in this Oil type 15W-40
manual to help communicate the intent of the Oil type - cold conditions 5W-30
instructions. When one or more of the symbols
Deutz TD2.9L Engine
appear at the beginning of a maintenance
procedure, it conveys the meaning below. Oil type 15W-40
Oil type - cold conditions 5W-30
Indicates that tools will be required to
Deutz TCD 2.2L Stage V Engine
perform this procedure.
Oil type 15W-40
Oil type - cold conditions 5W-40
Indicates that new parts will be required to
perform this procedure.
Indicates that a cold engine is required
before performing this procedure.
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