How To Bleed The Platform Rotator - Genie S-80 Service Manual

February 2017
8 Use a soft metal drift to remove both pivot
pins. Remove the platform rotator from the
machine.
Crushing hazard. The platform
rotator may become unbalanced
and fall if not properly supported.
Note: When installing the platform rotator fasteners,
torque the fasteners to specifications.
S-85:
9 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
jib boom and jib boom leveling arms to
platform rotator pivot pins. Do not remove the
pins.
10 Support the jib boom leveling arms.
11 Use a soft metal drift to drive both pins out,
then remove the platform rotator from the
machine.
Bodily injury hazard. The jib
boom leveling arms may fall if
not properly supported.
12 Lower the jib boom leveling arms.
Crushing hazard. The platform
rotator could fall when removed
from the machine if not properly
supported.
Note: When installing the platform rotator fasteners,
torque the fasteners to specifications.
Part No. 1259369GT
How to Bleed the Pl atform R otator
How to Bleed the Platform
Rotator
Note: This procedure will require two people. Do
not start the engine. Use auxiliary power for this
procedure.
1 Move the function enable toggle switch to
either side and activate the platform rotate
toggle switch to the right then the left through
two platform rotation cycles, then hold the
switch to the right position until the platform is
fully rotated to the right.
2 Place a suitable container underneath the
platform rotator.
3 Open the top bleed screw on the rotator, but
do not remove it.
4 Move the function enable button to either side
and hold the platform rotate toggle switch to
the left position until the platform is fully
rotated to the left. Continue holding the toggle
switch until air stops coming out of the bleed
screw. Close the bleed screw.
S-80 • S-85 • S-80X
Platform Components
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.
Crushing hazard. Keep clear of
the platform during rotation.
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