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Genie ZX-135/70 2015 Service Manual – OEM Factory Torque Specs & Procedures

I’ve seen a boom get stuck halfway because a tech used a generic torque chart and snapped a bolt in the turntable bearing. That mistake costs days of downtime and a replacement bearing. The Genie ZX-135/70 2015 Service Manual is the 268-page factory print that Genie issues to its own dealers. Every procedure, every torque value, every inspection checklist comes straight from the engineering department – not a third-party reprint. If you own or work on this machine, you need the real thing.

Machine Torque Specifications – Why OEM Numbers Matter

Section 2 of this manual contains the official Machine Torque Specifications, plus Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Torque Specs, and the SAE and Metric Fasteners Torque Charts. Ever had a lug nut back off on a job site? Check the spec on page 26 before you torque them. The manual also covers the Torque Procedure – a step that most aftermarket guides skip. Without it, you’re guessing.

7 Systems Covered – From Engine to Hydraulic Charts

This service manual breaks down the ZX-135/70 into logical sections: Safety Rules (Section 1), Specifications (Section 2), Scheduled Maintenance (Section 3), and Repair Procedures (Section 4). The engine specifications are split for the Deutz TD2011L04i and Perkins 1104D-44T – two different power plants with different oil capacities, injection pressures, and service intervals. The hydraulic component specs include flow rates and relief pressures. If you need to rebuild a drive motor or replace a cylinder, the data is here.

Does This Manual Cover the Perkins and Deutz Engines?

Yes. Separate sub-sections list the specs for both. The Deutz engine maintenance appears in Checklists A-5, C-1, C-2, D-6, and E-6. The Perkins gets its own checklists: A-4, C-3, D-7, E-2, E-4, E-5, and E-7. Each checklist tells you exactly what to inspect, what fluid to use, and – most importantly – the torque for drain plugs and filters. Don’t rely on a generic Manual Transmission guide for these intervals.

Scheduled Maintenance – Checklist B Procedures

Checklist B is where the real work happens. B-8 covers inspecting tires, wheels, and lug nut torque. B-9 checks drive hub oil level and fastener torque. B-17 tests the alarm and optional flashing beacon. B-22 tests safety envelope limit switches. And B-23 tests the recovery mode system. Each procedure has a required tool list and a step-by-step sequence. You can’t shortcut the B-19 turntable level sensor test – the machine will flag a fault code if it’s out of calibration.

Repair Procedures – Platform Controls and Calibration

Section 4 includes platform control board replacement, joystick calibration, and proportional valve coil reset. The manual shows how to adjust function speeds and ramp rates. If the platform self-leveling stops working, the troubleshooting tree leads you to the platform level sensor calibration routine. No guesswork – just the factory method.

Factory Print – Not a Third-Party Rework

This is the original Genie part number 218700, revision E, March 2015. The revision history shows updates through D5 and E, covering B-19, B-20, B-21, B-22, B-23, B-24, and repair sections 1-1, 3-6, 4-8, 4-9, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. Aftermarket manuals reuse old schematics and leave out critical updates. You get the revision history, serial number legend, and the exact content Genie expects its certified technicians to use.

Is this the same manual that Genie dealers use?

Yes. Genie part 218700 is the official service manual for the ZX-135/70 serial range from ZX13513-2001. Dealers use this exact print for warranty repairs and scheduled maintenance.

What page has the wheel lug nut torque?

It’s in Section 2 under Machine Torque Specifications. You’ll find the chart on page 26 with the SAE and metric fastener values.

Does the manual include wiring diagrams?

The electrical schematics are referenced in the revision history but are not part of the 268-page service manual file. If you need wiring, you’d order the separate Genie electrical schematic package.

Can I use this manual for a Genie ZX-135/70 built after 2015?

Only if the serial number falls within the range listed on the front cover. The manual covers from ZX13513-2001 up to the revision date. Later production may have updates not captured here.

You can Access the Factory Manual now and keep it on your tablet or print the pages you need. Pair it with related factory manuals like the Genie Z-20/8N, Z-20/8, Z-25/8 2000 Service Manual – OEM Factory Specs or the Genie Z-30/20N, Z-30/20N RJ, Z-34/22N, Z-34/22DC 2013 Service Manual. For a similar boom lift, the Genie Z-34/22 2011 Service Manual – OEM Factory Torque & Procedures covers the same engine families. If you’re working on a standard transmission vehicle, check the Manual Transmission article for fundamentals, but for the ZX-135/70, stick with factory data.