Primary Boom Cable Track - Genie Z-80/60 Service And Repair Manual

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Primary Boom Cable Track

The primary boom cable track guides the cables
and hoses running up the boom. It can be repaired
link by link without removing the cables and hoses
that run through it. Removing the entire primary
boom cable track is only necessary when
performing major repairs that involve removing the
primary boom.
How to Remove the Primary
Boom Cable Track
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hose
end must be replaced. All connections must be
torqued to specification during installation. Refer to
Specifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Torque
Specifications.
Note: Perform this procedure with the machine on a
firm, level surface.
Note: Perform this procedure with the boom in the
stowed position.
1 Tag and disconnect the wire connectors from
the platform control box.
2 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the counterbalance valve manifold
located on the platform rotator. Cap the fittings
on the manifold.
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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Boom Components
3 Remove the mounting fasteners from the
power to platform outlet box. Remove the
outlet box and lay to the side.
4 Remove the hose clamp from the platform
support.
5 Tag and disconnect the electrical connector
from the platform angle sensor.
Note: The platform angle sensor is mounted to the
platform rotator.
6 Tag and disconnect the electrical connectors
for the foot switch and jib boom limit switch.
7 Remove the platform manifold mounting
fasteners. Remove the manifold and lay to the
side.
Component damage hazard.
Cables and hoses can be
damaged if they are kinked or
pinched.
8 Remove the hose and cable cover retaining
fasteners from the jib boom. Remove the hose
and cable cover from the machine.
9 Remove the hose and cable clamp from the jib
boom pivot pin.
The jib boom may fall if not
supported when the jib boom pivot
pin is removed.
10 Tag, disconnect and plug the slave cylinder
hydraulic hoses from the bulkhead fittings at
the platform end of the primary boom. Cap the
bulkhead fittings.
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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