Genie GS-1530 Service And Repair Manual page 114

Service and Repair Manual
Scissor Components
60 Remove the retaining fasteners from the
number 2 pivot pin at the steer end of the
machine (index #6).
61 Use a soft metal drift to remove the number
2 pivot pin (index #6) from the steer end of the
machine. Remove the number 2 inner arm
(index #13) from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The number
2 inner arm (index #13) may
become unbalanced and fall if
not properly supported when the
pivot pin is removed.
62 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane
to the number 1 inner arm (index #8).
63 Raise the number 1 inner arm (index #8)
approximately 2 feet / 60 cm.
64 Place a 4 x 4 x 48 inch / 10 cm x 10 cm x
1.2 m long block across both sides of the
chassis under the number 1 center pivot pin
(index #7).
65 Lower the scissor arms onto the block that
was placed across the chassis.
Bodily injury hazard. Keep hands
clear of moving parts when
lowering the scissor arms.
66 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane
to the lug of the rod end of the lower lift
cylinder.
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67 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hose
68 Tag and disconnect the wire harness from the
69 Tag and disconnect the wires and manual
70 Models with platform overload option: Tag
Note: After replacing the scissor assembly, the
platform overload system must be calibrated.
Refer to Repair Procedure, How to Calibrate the
Platform Overload System (if equipped).
71 Raise the lift cylinder to a vertical position.
72 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
GS-30 • GS-32 • GS-46 • GS-47
on the lower lift cylinder. 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.
solenoid valve on the cylinder.
lowering cable from the solenoid valve on the
cylinder.
and disconnect the wire harness from the
platform overload pressure transducer.
lift cylinder barrel-end pin (index #16). Use a
soft metal drift to remove the pin. Remove the
lift cylinder from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The lift cylinder
will fall if not properly supported
when the pivot pin is removed.
Component damage hazard. Be
careful not to damage the valve
or fittings on the cylinder while
removing it from the machine.
September 2016
Part No. 1272217