Sixth Edition • First Printing Operator's ManualWork Area SafetyPart No. 1299167GT Z®-45/25J 23Bodily Injury HazardAlways operate the machine in a well-ventilatedarea to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil orair leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrateand/or burn skin.Improper contact with components under anycover will cause serious injury. Only trainedmaintenance personnel should accesscompartments. Access by the operator is onlyadvised when performing a pre-operationinspection. All compartments must remain closedand secured during operation.Explosion and Fire HazardsDo not start the engine if you smell or detect liquidpetroleum gas (LPG), gasoline, diesel fuel or otherexplosive substances.Do not refuel the machine with the engine running.Refuel the machine and charge the battery only inan open, well-ventilated area away from sparks,flames and lighted tobacco.Do not operate the machine or charge the batteryin hazardous locations or locations wherepotentially flammable or explosive gases orparticles may be present.Do not spray ether into engines equipped withglow plugs.Damaged Machine HazardsDo not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine.Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection ofthe machine and test all functions before eachwork shift. Immediately tag and remove fromservice a damaged or malfunctioning machine.Be sure all maintenance has been performed asspecified in this manual and the appropriate Genieservice manual.Be sure all decals are in place and legible.Be sure the operator's, safety, and responsibilitiesmanuals are complete, legible, and in the storagecontainer located on the machine.Component Damage HazardsDo not use any battery or charger greater than12V to jump-start the engine.Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.Do not operate the machine in locations whereextremely high magnetic fields may be present.