Outrigger Cylinder - Genie TMZ-50/30 Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
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OUTRIGGERS
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Outrigger Cylinder

How to
Remove an Outrigger Cylinder
When removing a hose assembly
or fitting, the O-ring on the fitting
and/or hose end must be replaced
and then torqued to specification
during installation. Refer to
Section Two, Hydraulic Hose and
Fitting Torque Specifications.
1 Extend the outrigger just until the pad touches
the ground. Do not rest the entire weight of the
outrigger on the ground.
2 Remove the cylinder guard mounting fasteners
from the rod end of the outrigger cylinder.
Remove the cylinder guard from the cylinder.
3 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the 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.
4 Tag and disconnect the wiring from the solenoid
valve on the cylinder.
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5 Attach a lifting strap of suitable capacity from an
overhead crane to the lug on the rod end of the
cylinder.
6 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
outrigger cylinder rod end pivot pin.
7 Use a soft metal drift to remove the outrigger
cylinder rod end pivot pin.
8 Raise the cylinder to a vertical position.
9 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
outrigger cylinder barrel-end pivot pin.
10 Use a soft metal drift to remove the outrigger
cylinder barrel-end pivot pin.
11 Remove the cylinder from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The outrigger
cylinder may become unbalanced
and fall if not properly supported
when removed from the machine.
Component damage hazard. Use
caution when removing the
cylinder to avoid damage to the
solenoid valve.
TMZ-50/30
June 2005
REV B
Part No. 65162