Genie GS-2046 Service Manual page 61

June 2003
REV A
27 Use a soft metal drift to remove the number 2
pivot pin (index #6). Remove the number 2
inner arm (index #14) from the machine.
Bodily injury hazard. The number
2 inner arm (index #14) at the
battery pack side may become
unbalanced and fall if not properly
supported when it is removed from
the machine.
28 Remove the safety arm from the number 2 inner
arm (index #14) that was just removed.
29 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the number 1 inner arm (index #8) at the non-
steering end.
30 Raise the number 1 inner arm (index #8)
approximately 2 feet (60 cm) and insert the
safety arm between the number 1 inner arm
(index #8) and the number 1 outer arm
(index #18). Lower the scissor arms onto the
safety arm.
Bodily injury hazard. Keep hands
clear of moving parts when
inserting the safety arm.
31 Disconnect and plug the hydraulic hose on the
lift cylinder. Cap the fitting 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.
32 Tag and disconnect the wires from the solenoid
valve on the cylinder.
Part No. 72972 Genie GS-2046 and GS-2646 and GS-3246
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
33 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the lug on the rod end of the lift cylinder. Raise
the lift cylinder to a vertical position.
34 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the lift
cylinder barrel-end pivot pin (index #17). Use a
soft metal drift to remove the pin. Remove the
cylinder from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The cylinder
may become unbalanced and fall
when it is removed from the
machine if it is not properly
attached to the overhead crane.
Component damage hazard. Be
careful not to damage the valve or
fittings on the cylinder while
removing it from the machine.
35 Place a 4 x 4 x 48 inch / 10 cm x 10 cm x
1.2 m long block across both sides of the
chassis under the number 1 center pivot pin
(index #7).
36 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the number 1 inner arm (index #8) at the non-
steer end. Raise the number 1 inner arm
(index #18) and remove the safety arm. Lower
the number 1 inner arm (index #8) onto the
block that was placed across the chassis.
Bodily injury hazard. Keep hands
clear of moving parts when
lowering the arms onto the block.
37 Remove the cables from the number 1 inner
arm (index #8) and lay them off to the side.
Component damage hazard.
Cables can be damaged if they
are kinked or pinched.
38 Support and secure the entry ladder to an
appropriate lifting device.
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