Genie GS-2046 Service Manual page 68

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
SCISSOR COMPONENTS
40 Use a soft metal drift to tap the number 2 pivot
pin (index #21) in the other direction. Remove
the number 2 outer arm (index #20) from the
battery pack side of the machine.
Bodily injury hazard. The number
2 outer arm (index #20) at the
battery pack side may become
unbalanced and fall if not properly
supported when it is removed from
the machine.
41 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the number 2 inner arm (index #19).
42 Remove the external snap rings from the
number 2 pivot pin (index #8) at the steer end
of the machine.
43 Use a soft metal drift to remove the number 2
pivot pin (index #8). Remove the number 2
inner arm (index #19) from the machine.
Bodily injury hazard. The number
2 inner arm (index #19) may
become unbalanced and fall if not
properly supported when it is
removed from the machine.
44 Remove the safety arm from the number 2 inner
arm (index #19) that was just removed.
45 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the number 1 inner arm (index #10).
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46 Raise the number 1 inner arm (index #10)
approximately 2 feet (60 cm) and install the
safety arm between the number 1 inner arm
(index #10) and the number 1 outer arm
(index #23). Lower the scissor arms onto the
safety arm.
Bodily injury hazard. Keep hands
clear of moving parts when
inserting the safety arm.
47 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.
48 Tag and disconnect the wires from the solenoid
valve on the cylinder.
49 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.
June 2003
REV A
Part No. 72972