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

September 2016
How to R epair the Primar y Boom C abl e Tr ac k
How to Repair the Primary Boom
Cable Track
Component damage hazard.
The boom cable track can be
damaged if it is twisted.
Note: A cable track repair kit is available through
the Genie Service Parts Department.
1 Visually inspect the cable track and determine
which 4-link section needs to be replaced.
2 Support the cable track assembly above the
section to be replaced.
3 Carefully remove the snap rings and pins from
each end of the damaged section of cable
track.
4 Remove the retaining fasteners from the upper
black rollers from the 4-link section of cable
track to be replaced. Remove the rollers.
5 Lift up the hoses and cables and carefully
remove the damaged 4-link section of cable
track.
Component damage hazard.
Cables and hoses can be
damaged if they are kinked or
pinched.
Part No. 1268556
Boom Components
6 Remove the upper rollers from the
replacement section of cable track.
7 Lift up the hoses and cables and carefully
insert the new 4-link section of cable track.
Component damage hazard.
Cables and hoses can be
damaged if they are kinked or
pinched.
8 Connect the ends of the replacement cable
track section to the existing cable track using
the pins and snap rings.
9 Install the rollers onto the new section of cable
track.
10 Operate the primary boom extend/retract
function through a full cycle to ensure smooth
operation of the new section of cable track.
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