Primary Boom Components; Cable Track; How To Remove The Cable Track, Z-45/25 - Genie Z-45 Service And Repair Manual

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Cable Track

The primary boom cable track guides the cables
and hoses running up the boom. It can be repaired
link by link without removing the cables and hoses
that run through it. Removing the entire primary
boom cable track is only necessary when
performing major repairs that involve removing the
primary boom.
How to R emove the Cable Track , Z- 45/25
How to Remove the Cable Track,
Z-45/25
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hose
end must be replaced. All connections must be
torqued to specification during installation. Refer to
Specifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Torque
Specifications.
1 Locate the cables from the primary boom
cable track to the platform control box.
Number each cable and its entry location at
the platform control box.
2 Disconnect the cables from the platform
control box.
3 Pull all of the electrical cables out of the plastic
cable track. Do not pull out the hydraulic
hoses.
4 Raise the primary boom to a horizontal
position.
Part No. 1268546GT Z®-45/25 Bi-Energy • Z®-45/25J Bi-Energy

Primary Boom Components

5 Tag, disconnect and plug the platform rotator
hydraulic hoses at the union located above the
primary boom lift cylinder. Cap the fittings on
the unions.
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.
6 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the "PR1" and "PR2" ports on the
counterbalance valve manifold located on the
platform rotator. Cap the fittings on the
manifold.
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.
7 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the platform leveling master cylinder.
Cap the fittings 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.
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