Genie GS-2046 Service Manual page 62

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
SCISSOR COMPONENTS
39 Remove the entry ladder mounting fasteners.
Remove the entry ladder from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The entry ladder
may become unbalanced and fall
if not properly supported and
secured to the lifting device.
40 Attach the strap from the overhead crane to the
number 1 outer arm (index #18). Do not lift it.
41 Remove the external snap rings from the
number 1 center pivot pin (index #7).
42 Use a soft metal drift to remove the number 1
center pivot pin (index #7).
Bodily injury hazard. The number
1 inner arm (index #18) may
become unbalanced and fall if not
properly supported when the pin is
removed.
43 Slide the number 1 outer arm (index #18) to the
non-steer end and remove it from the machine.
Bodily injury hazard. The number
1 outer arm (index #18) may
become unbalanced and fall if not
properly supported when removing
it from the machine.
44 Attach the strap from an overhead crane to the
number 1 inner arm (index #8). Do not lift it.
45 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from both of
the number 1 pivot pins (index #9). Use a slide
hammer to remove the pins.
46 Remove the number 1 inner arm (index #8)
from the machine.
Bodily injury hazard. The number
1 inner arm (index #8) may
become unbalanced and fall if not
properly supported when removed
from the machine.
4 - 22 Genie GS-2046 and GS-2646 and GS-3246
How to Replace the Scissor Arm
Wear Pads
1 Remove the platform. See 2-1, How to Remove
the Platform.
2 Remove the mounting fasteners from the
stationary wear pads on the platform.
Note the position of the wear pads
before they are removed so when
the new ones are installed they
will be in the correct position.
3 Support and secure the entry ladder to an
appropriate lifting device.
4 Remove the entry ladder mounting fasteners.
Remove the entry ladder from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The entry ladder
may become unbalanced and fall
if not properly supported and
secured to the lifting device.
5 Raise the platform 7 to 8 feet / 2.1 to 2.4 m.
6 Lift the safety arm, move it to the center of the
scissor arm and rotate down to a vertical
position.
7 Lower the scissor arms onto the safety arm.
Crushing hazard. Keep hands
clear of the safety arm when
lowering the platform.
8 Mark the mounting position of the level sensor
box on the drive chassis.
9 Remove the level sensor box cover.
10 Mark the mounting position of the level sensor
on the level sensor box.
11 Remove the level sensor mounting fasteners.
June 2003
REV A
Part No. 72972