Genie GS-1530 Service And Repair Manual page 156

Service and Repair Manual
Scissor Components
12 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
on the 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.
13 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane
or similar lifting device to the barrel end of the
lift cylinder for support.
14 Remove the fasteners from the lift cylinder
rod-end pivot pin. Use a soft metal drift to
remove the pin.
Crushing hazard. The lift cylinder
will fall if not properly supported
when the pivot pin is removed.
15 Lower the cylinder onto the number 1 inner
arm cylinder plate.
16 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane
or similar lifting device to the barrel end of the
lift cylinder for support.
17 Remove the fasteners from the lift cylinder
barrel-end pivot pin. Use a soft metal drift to
remove the pin.
Crushing hazard. The lift cylinder
will fall if not properly supported
when the pivot pin is removed.
18 Support and secure the lift cylinder to an
appropriate lifting device.
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19 Remove the lift cylinder through the scissor
20 Install new cylinder, fittings, hoses and
GS-30 • GS-32 • GS-46 • GS-47
arms at the steer end of the machine.
Crushing hazard. The lift cylinder
will become unbalanced and fall
if not properly supported and
secured to the lifting device.
Component damage hazard. Be
careful not to damage the valve
or fittings on the cylinder while
removing it from the machine.
pressure transducer (if equipped).
Upper Lift Cylinder
1 relief valve(schematic item Q)
2 lift cylinder
3 connector fitting
4 hydraulic hose
5 check valve(schematic item DK)
September 2016
Part No. 1272217