Primary Boom - Genie TMZ-50/30 Service Manual

June 2005
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Primary Boom

How to
Shim the Primary Boom
1 Extend the boom until the wear pads are
accessible.
2 Loosen the wear pad mounting fasteners.
3 Install the new shims under the wear pad to
obtain zero clearance and zero drag.
4 Securely tighten the mounting fasteners. Do not
over tighten.
5 Extend and retract the boom through an entire
cycle. Check for tight spots that could cause
binding or scraping.
Always maintain squareness
between the outer and inner
boom tubes.
Part No. 65162
PRIMARY BOOM COMPONENTS
How to
Remove the Primary Boom
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 required.
Follow the disassembly steps to the point required
to complete the repair. Then re-assemble the
secondary boom by following the disassembly
steps in reverse order.
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 2, Hydraulic Hose and
Fitting Torque Specifications.
1 Remove the jib. See 3-1, How to Remove the
Jib Boom.
2 Remove the cable track. See 4-1, How to
Remove the Cable Track.
3 Remove the supports securing the cables to the
bottom of the primary boom. Pull the cables
through the primary boom and lay them off to
the side of the mid pivot.
Component damage hazard.
Cables and hoses can be
damaged if they are kinked or
pinched.
For ease of assembly, pay close
attention to how the cables are
routed when pulling the cables to
the mid pivot.
TMZ-50/30
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
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