Fuel And Hydraulic Tanks; Fuel Tank; September - Genie GS-3384 Service And Repair Manual

September 2016

Fuel and Hyd rau lic T anks
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Fuel Tank

How to Remove the Fuel Tank
Explosion and fire hazard.
Engine fuels are combustible.
Perform this procedure in an
open, well-ventilated area away
from heaters, sparks, flames and
lighted tobacco. Always have an
approved fire extinguisher within
easy reach.
Explosion and fire hazard. When
transferring fuel, connect a
grounding wire between the
machine and pump or container.
Explosion and fire hazard. Never
drain or store fuel in an open
container due to the possibility of
fire.
1 Turn the key switch to ground control and pull
out the red Emergency Stop buttons to the on
position at both the ground and platform
controls.
2 Start the engine and raise the platform
approximately 18 feet / 5.5 m from the ground.
3 Release the safety arm latch, lift the safety
arm and rotate to a vertical position. Lock the
safety arm in position.
Note: Be sure that the safety arm is locked in the
vertical position.
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Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks

4 Lower the platform onto the safety arm. Turn
the engine off.
5 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane
to the entry ladder on the hydraulic tank side
of the machine.
6 Remove the entry ladder mounting fasteners.
Remove the entry ladder from the machine.
7 Remove the retaining fasteners from the
access plate located behind the hydraulic and
fuel tank tray.
8 Locate and close the 2 fuel tank shutoff valves
located at the fuel tank (if equipped).
9 Tag, disconnect and plug the fuel supply and
return hoses.
10 Remove the fuel filler cap from the tank.
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Crushing hazard. Keep hands
clear of the safety arm when
lowering the platform.
Crushing hazard. The entry
ladder could become
unbalanced and fall when it is
removed from the machine if it is
not properly supported.
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