Genie GS-2046 Service Manual page 84

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
SCISSOR COMPONENTS
How to Remove the Lift
Cylinder(s), GS-3246
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires specific repair
skills, lifting equipment and a
suitable workshop. Attempting this
procedure without these skills and
tools could result in death or
serious injury and significant
component damage. Dealer
service is strongly recommended.
When removing a hose assembly
or fitting, the O-ring on the fitting
and/or hose end must be replaced
and then torqued to specification
during installation. Refer to
Section Two, Hydraulic Hose and
Fitting Torque Specifications.
1 Raise the platform approximately 10 feet / 3 m.
2 Lift the safety arm, move it to the center of the
scissor arm and rotate down to a vertical
position.
3 Lower the scissor arms onto the safety arm.
Bodily injury hazard. Keep hands
clear of moving parts when
inserting the safety arm.
4 Tag and disconnect the wiring from the solenoid
valve at the barrel end of the lift cylinder.
4 - 44 Genie GS-2046 and GS-2646 and GS-3246
before serial number 23568
a Lift cylinder
b Solenoid valve (schematic item D)
c Orifice (schematic item E)
d Spring
e Connector fitting
f Hydraulic hose
g Hard line assembly
GS-3246 models
from serial number 23568 to 27181
June 2003
REV A
GS-3246 models
Part No. 72972