Axle Components; Axle - Genie TMZ-50/30 Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
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Axle Components

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Axle

How to
Remove the Axle
ANSI models:
1 Lower the outriggers and adjust to level the
machine and raise the wheels off the ground.
2 Disconnect the secondary brake cables at the
tension equalizer.
3 Pull the cables free of the trailer.
4 Hydraulic brakes: Tag, disconnect and plug
the hydraulic brake line and brake hose
assembly from the back of the hub. Cap the
fitting. Clean up any brake fluid that may have
spilled.
Electric brakes: Remove the parking brake
cable and the electric brake cable from the
back of the hub.
5 Repeat step 4 for the other side.
6 Support and secure the axle assembly to an
appropriate lifting device.
7 Remove the axle mounting fasteners and
remove the axle from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The axle could
become unbalanced and fall if not
properly supported and secured
when removed from the machine.
When the axle is installed, the
brakes should be bled. Refer to
the appropriate brake
manufacturer's manual that was
shipped with your Genie TMZ.
4 - 68
CE models:
1 Lower the outriggers and adjust to level the
machine and raise the wheels off the ground.
2 Disconnect the secondary brake cables at the
tension equalizer.
3 Support and secure the axle assembly to an
appropriate lifting device.
4 Remove the axle mounting fasteners and
remove the axle from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The axle could
become unbalanced and fall if not
properly supported and secured
when removed from the machine.
TMZ-50/30
June 2005
REV B
Part No. 65162