Genie S-40 Service Manual page 115

February 2014
12 Remove the cable track mounting fasteners,
then remove the cable track from the boom and
lay it off to the side.
Component damage hazard.
The boom cable track can be
damaged if it is twisted.
Component damage hazard.
Hoses can be damaged if they are
kinked or pinched.
13 Remove the turntable end cover.
14 Remove the retaining fastener from the master
cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Use a soft metal drift
to remove the pin. Pull the cylinder back and
secure it from moving.
Component damage hazard.
When pulling the master cylinder
back, be sure not to damage the
master cylinder hoses or fittings.
15 Remove the fasteners from the limit switch
mounted to the turntable riser at the pivot end of
the boom. Do not disconnect the wiring.
16 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.
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17 Attach an overhead 5 ton / 4500 kg crane to the
18 Attach a similar lifting device to the boom lift
19 Use the overhead crane to lift the boom to a
20 Place support blocks under the boom lift
21 Remove the pin retaining fastener from the
22 Lower the rod end of the lift cylinder onto
23 Remove the pin retaining fastener from the
24 Use a soft metal drift to remove the boom pivot
S-40 • S-45 • S-40 TRAX • S-45 TRAX
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
center point of the boom.
cylinder.
horizontal position.
cylinder, across the turntable.
boom lift cylinder rod-end pin. Use a soft metal
drift to remove the pin.
Crushing hazard. The boom lift
cylinder will fall if not properly
supported.
support blocks. Protect the cylinder rod from
damage.
boom pivot pin.
pin, then carefully remove the boom from the
machine.
Crushing hazard. The primary
boom could become unbalanced
and fall when removed from the
machine if not properly attached to
the overhead crane.
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