Platform Leveling Master Cylinder - Genie Z-30/20N Service And Repair Manual

September 2015
4-5 4-5 Platform Lev eling M aster Cylinder
Platform Leveling Master
Cylinder
The platform leveling master cylinder acts as a
pump for the slave cylinder. It is part of the
closed-loop hydraulic circuit that keeps the
platform level through the entire range of primary
boom motion. The platform leveling master
cylinder is located inside the upper mid-pivot at the
pivot end of the primary boom.
How to Remove the Platform
Leveling Master Cylinder
Bodily injury hazard. 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 strongly
recommended.
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hose
end must be replaced. All connections must be
torqued to specification during installation. Refer to
Specifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Torque
Specifications.
1 Raise the secondary boom until both the rod
end and barrel-end pivot pins of the master
cylinder are accessible.
Part No. 1268498 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ • Z-34/22 • Z-34/22N
Primary Boom Components
2 Tag, disconnect and plug the master cylinder
hydraulic hoses. 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.
3 Attach an overhead crane or similar lifting
device to the master cylinder.
4 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
master cylinder barrel-end pivot pin. Use a
soft metal drift to remove the pin.
Crushing hazard. The master
cylinder could become
unbalanced and fall if not
properly attached to the
overhead crane.
5 Remove the pin retaining fastener from the
rodend pivot pin.
6 Place a rod through the rod-end pivot pin and
twist to remove the pin.
7 Remove the master cylinder from the
machine.
Crushing hazard. The master
cylinder could become
unbalanced and fall if not
properly attached to the
overhead crane.
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