Genie S-60 Service Manual page 231

Section 7 • Repair Procedures
BOOM COMPONENTS
3 Remove the external snap rings from the
extension cylinder rod-end pivot pin at the
platform end of the boom. Use a soft metal drift
to remove the pin.
4 Remove the turntable end cover located at the
pivot end of the boom.
5 Tag, disconnect and plug the extension cylinder
hydraulic hoses. Cap the fittings on the
cylinder.
Bodily injury hazard. Spraying
hydraulic oil can penetrate and
burn skin. Loosen hydraulic
connections very slowly to allow
the oil pressure to dissipate
gradually. Do not allow oil to
squirt or spray.
6 Remove the trunnion cover fasteners from both
sides of the number 1 boom tube at the pivot
end of the boom.
7 Remove the trunnion pin retaining fasteners
from both sides of the number 2 boom tube at
the pivot end of the boom.
8 Use a slide hammer to remove the trunnion
pins.
9 Attach a strap from an overhead crane to the
rod end of the lower extension cylinder.
10 Remove the external snap rings from both sides
of the extension cylinder pivot pin at the pivot
end of the boom.
11 Use a soft metal drift to remove the extension
cylinder pivot pin.
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12 Carefully slide the extension cylinder out of the
pivot end of the boom.
Genie S-60 & Genie S-65
Third Edition • First Printing
Crushing hazard. The extension
cylinder will fall when it is removed
from the extension boom if it is not
properly supported.
Note the length of the cylinder
after removal. The cylinder must
measure the same length for
installation.
Part No. 65196