Genie GS-2046 Service Manual page 83

June 2003
REV A
3 Lower the scissor arms onto the safety arm.
Crushing hazard. Keep hands
clear of the safety arm when
lowering the platform.
4 Tag and disconnect the wiring from the solenoid
at the barrel end of the lift cylinder.
5 Loosen the adjustment nuts on the solenoid,
then disconnect the manual lowering cable from
the solenoid.
During assembly, the manual
platform lowering cable needs to
be properly adjusted. Refer to 4-1,
How to Adjust the Manual Platform
Lowering Cable .
6 Remove the mounting fasteners from the
manual lowering cable mounting bracket.
Remove the bracket from the cylinder.
7 Before serial number 23568: Disconnect and
plug the hydraulic hardline from the lift cylinder.
Cap the fitting on the cylinder.
After serial number 23567: Disconnect and
plug the hydraulic hose from 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.
8 Before serial number 23568: Remove the
hardline retaining strap from the cylinder.
9 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane or
similar lifting device to the rod end of the lift
cylinder for support.
Part No. 72972 Genie GS-2046 and GS-2646 and GS-3246
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
10 Remove the external snap ring from the lift
cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Use a soft metal drift
to remove the pin.
Crushing hazard. The lift cylinder
will fall if not properly supported.
11 Lower the cylinder.
Component damage hazard. Be
careful not to damage the level
sensor box, limit switch or level
sensor while lowering the cylinder.
12 Support and secure the entry ladder to an
appropriate lifting device.
13 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.
14 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane or
similar lifting device to the barrel end of the lift
cylinder for support.
15 Remove the external snap ring from the lift
cylinder barrel-end pivot pin. Use a soft metal
drift to remove the pin.
Crushing hazard. The lift cylinder
will fall if not properly supported.
16 Support and secure the lift cylinder to an
appropriate lifting device.
Crushing hazard. The lift cylinder
may become unbalanced and fall
if not properly supported and
secured to the lifting device.
17 Carefully pull the cylinder out the non-steer end
of the machine through the scissor arms.
Component damage hazard. Be
careful not to damage the valve or
fittings on the cylinder while
removing it from the machine.
SCISSOR COMPONENTS
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