Ground Controls; Manual Platform Lowering Cable, Gs-2046 & Gs-2646 - Genie GS-2046 Service Manual

Service Manual - First Edition
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Manual Platform Lowering
Cable, GS-2046 & GS-2646
The manual platform lowering cable lowers the
platform in the event of a main power failure. The
manual platform lowering cable is attached to the
barrel end of the lift cylinder and is activated next
to the ground controls.
How to Adjust the Manual
Platform Lowering Cable
1 Raise the platform approximately 7 to 8 feet
(2.1 to 2.4 m).
2 Lift the safety arm, move to the center of the
scissor arm and rotate to a vertical position.
3 Lower the platform onto the safety arm.
Crushing hazard. Keep hands clear
of the safety arm when lowering
the platform.
4 Push the handle on the manual platform lowering
cable all the way in.
5 Disconnect the cable mounting nut from the
lowering valve at the barrel end of the lift
cylinder.
6 Pull the cable tight and measure the distance
between the end of the lowering cable and the
end of the lowering valve.
Result: The measurement should be
1
/ inch (4.7 to 6.4 mm).
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7 To adjust, loosen the upper lock nut on the
Part No. 48339
3
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Genie GS-2046 & Genie GS-2646 & Genie GS-3246
Section 7 - Repair Procedures

Ground Controls

cable mounting bracket. Turn the lower lock nut
clockwise to decrease the distance or
counterclockwise to increase the distance.
8 Tighten the upper lock nut and re-measure the
distance between the end of the lowering cable
and the end of the lowering valve. Re-adjust if
needed.
9 Install the cable mounting nut onto the lowering
valve.
10 Raise the platform and rotate the safety arm to
the storage position.
11 Pull the manual lowering handle at the ground
controls 2 to 3 times to ensure it is functioning
correctly.
Cable distance
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
R
3 1
/ to / inch 4.7 to 6.4 mm
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a manual lowering
cable sheath
b upper lock nut
c cable mounting
bracket
d lower lock nut
e cable mounting nut
f end of the lowering
cable
g manual lowering valve
(schematic item Q)
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