Genie GS-2046 Service Manual page 78

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
SCISSOR COMPONENTS
61 Remove the external snap rings from the
number 2 center pivot pin (index #11) at the
battery pack side of the machine.
62 Use a soft metal drift to remove the number 2
center pivot pin (index #11) at the battery pack
side of the machine.
63 Use a soft metal drift to tap the number 2 pivot
pin (index #28) in the other direction. Remove
the number 2 outer arm (index #27) from the
battery pack side of the machine.
Bodily injury hazard. The number
2 outer arm (index #27) at the
ground controls side may become
unbalanced and fall if not properly
supported when it is removed from
the machine.
64 Use a soft metal drift to remove the number 2
pivot pin (index #28) from the machine.
65 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the number 2 inner arm (index #26).
66 Remove the external snap rings from the
number 2 pivot pin (index #12) from the steer
end of the machine.
67 Use a soft metal drift to remove the number 2
pivot pin (index #12). Remove the number 2
inner arm (index #26) from the machine.
Bodily injury hazard. The number
2 inner arm (index #26) may
become unbalanced and fall if not
properly supported when it is
removed from the machine.
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68 Attach the strap from the overhead crane to the
number 1 inner arm (index #14).
69 Using the overhead crane, lift the number 1
inner arm (index #14) approximately 2 feet / 60
cm. 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 #13). Lower the scissor arms onto the
block.
Bodily injury hazard. Keep hands
clear of moving parts when
lowering the arms onto the block.
70 Disconnect and plug the hydraulic hose on the
lower 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.
71 Tag and disconnect the wires from the solenoid
valve on the cylinder.
72 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the lug on the rod end of the lower lift cylinder.
June 2003
REV A
Part No. 72972