Genie AWP Super Series Service Manual page 94

Service Manual
Mast Components
How to Remove the Mast
Assembly - IWPS Models
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.
1 Fully lower the platform.
2 Turn the key switch off and remove the key.
3 Pull the base lowering handle to fully lower the
base.
4 Remove the platform. Refer to Repair
Procedure, How to Remove an Aluminum
Platform.
5 Remove the power pack. Refer to Repair
Procedure, How to Change a Power Pack.
6 Tag, disconnect and plug the lift cylinder
hydraulic hoses. Remove the flow control
valve from the cylinder. Cap the cylinder ports
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.
7 Remove the level sensor assembly mounting
fasteners.
8 Remove the base lowering cable mounting
fasteners from the side of the mast.
9 Disconnect the control cable tension spring.
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10 Attach an overhead crane to the lifting eye at
11 Remove the four mast mounting fasteners.
12 Carefully lift the mast out of the base
13 Place two saw horses under the mast.
14 Lower the mast onto the saw horses with the
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the top of the mast.
Push the fasteners toward the mast for
clearance during mast removal.
Crushing hazard. The mast will
fall unless it is properly supported
when it is removed from the
base.
carriage facing down.
September 2016
Part No. 38139