Genie GS-2046 Service Manual page 75

June 2003
REV A
27 Disconnect and plug the hydraulic hose on the
upper 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.
28 Tag and disconnect the wires from the solenoid
valve on the cylinder.
29 Connect the platform controls to the control
cable that was removed from the platform.
30 Connect the battery pack. Turn the key switch
to ground control and pull out the Emergency
Stop button to the
ON
platform and ground controls.
31 Activate the up function and raise the number 2
inner arm (index #26) approximately 2 feet
(60 cm). Then install the safety arm between
the number 2 inner arm (index #26) and the
number 1 inner arm (index #14).
Bodily injury hazard. Keep hands
clear of moving parts when
inserting the safety arm.
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Section 4 • Repair Procedures
32 Activate the down function to lower the scissor
assembly onto the safety arm. Push in the
Emergency Stop buttons and turn the key to the
position.
OFF
Bodily injury hazard. The scissor
assembly may become
unbalanced and fall if not properly
supported by the safety arm.
Bodily injury hazard. Keep hands
clear of moving parts when
inserting the safety arm.
33 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the lug on the rod end of the upper lift cylinder.
Raise the rod end of the cylinder to a vertical
position.
34 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
upper lift cylinder barrel-end pivot pin
(index #23). Use a soft metal drift to remove the
pin. Remove the cylinder from the machine.
Crushing hazard. If the overhead
crane is not properly attached, the
cylinder may become unbalanced
and fall when it is removed from
the machine.
Component damage hazard. Be
careful not to damage the valve or
fittings on the cylinder while
removing it from the machine.
35 Turn the key switch to ground control and pull
out the Emergency Stop button to the
position at both the platform and ground
controls.
SCISSOR COMPONENTS
ON
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