Secondary Boom Lift Cylinder - Genie Z-80/60 Service And Repair Manual

September 2016
8 Tag and disconnect the electrical cables from
the turntable.
9 Remove the hose protector bracket.
10 Working at the platform end, place blocks
under the barrel end of the secondary boom
extension cylinder for support.
11 Remove the barrel-end retaining fasteners.
12 Using a suitable lifting device, lift the extension
cylinder to clear the saddle blocks
13 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the secondary extension boom assembly.
14 Slide the secondary extension boom assembly
out of the secondary boom tube approximately
two feet and remove the wear pads from the
secondary boom tube.
15 Support and slide the extension boom
assembly out of the secondary boom tube and
place it on a structure capable of supporting it.
Crushing hazard. The extension
boom tube could become
unbalanced and fall if not
properly supported when
removed from the primary boom
tube.
Note: During removal, the overhead crane strap will
need to be adjusted for proper balancing.
16 To remove the secondary boom extension
cylinder, Refer to Repair Procedure, How to
Remove the Secondary Boom Extension
Cylinder.
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Boom Components
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Secondary Boom Lift Cylinder

How to Remove the Secondary
Boom Lift Cylinder
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires specific repair
skills, lifting equipment and a
suitable workshop. Attempting
this procedure without these skills
and tools could result in death or
serious injury and significant
component damage. Dealer
service is strongly recommended.
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 boom in the
stowed position.
1 Tag, disconnect, secure and remove the
battery cables connecting the batteries.
Remove battery fasteners and hooks from
battery tray. Remove the batteries and store
them in a safe and secure location away from
the machine.
Electrocution/burn hazard.
Contact with electrically charged
circuits could result in death or
serious injury. Remove all rings,
watches and other jewelry.
2 Remove the retaining fasteners securing the
upper and lower turntable covers from the
turntable at the platform end. Remove the
covers.
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