Turntable Covers - Genie S-100 Service And Repair Manual

Section 3 • Repair Procedures

Turntable Covers

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Turntable Covers
In addition to the standard hinged turntable covers,
there are two fixed turntable covers. One fixed
cover protects the fuel tank on the engine side of
the machine and the other protects the turntable
rotator assembly on the ground controls side of the
machine.
How to Remove a Hinged
Turntable Cover
1 Raise the turntable cover. Support and secure
the open cover to an overhead crane or forklift.
Do not lift it.
Crushing hazard. Due to its heavy
weight, do not attempt to support
the cover by hand.
Component damage hazard.
Protect the cover from damage
by using carpet or padding on the
crane or forklift forks.
2 Remove the upper and lower retaining clips
from the gas strut.
3 Gently pry the strut pivot sockets off of the ball
studs and remove the strut. Protect the strut
cylinder rod from damage.
Crushing hazard. The turntable
cover will fall when the gas struts
are removed if it is not properly
supported.
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4 Mark the location of the hinges on the bulkhead
to ensure proper cover alignment during
installation.
5 Remove the cover hinge to bulkhead retaining
fasteners.
6 Carefully lift and remove the cover from
the machine.
Note: Alignment adjustments may be necessary
when a new cover is installed.
S-100 • S-105 • S-120 • S-125
Crushing hazard. The turntable
cover could become unbalanced
and fall when it is removed from
the machine if it is not properly
supported and secured to a
appropriate lifting device.
Bodily injury hazard. Safety
decals are essential to safe
machine operation. Failure to
replace all safety and instructional
decals could result in death
or serious injury. If a turntable
cover must be replaced, be sure
that all appropriate safety and
instructional decals are applied to
the new cover.
Part No. 1268494
March 2017