How To Repair The Primary Boom Cable Track; Primary Boom - Genie Z-45 Service And Repair Manual

September 2016
How to R epair the Primary Boom C abl e Tr ack
How to Repair the Primary Boom
Cable Track
Component damage hazard.
The boom cable track can be
damaged if it is twisted.
Note: A 7 link repair section of cable track is
available through the Genie Service Parts
Department.
1 link separation point
2 lower clip
1 Use a slotted screwdriver to pry down on the
lower clip.
2 To remove a single link, open the lower clip
and then use a screw driver to pry the link to
the side.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each link.
Part No. 1268546GT Z®-45/25 Bi-Energy • Z®-45/25J Bi-Energy
Primary Boom Components
4-2

Primary Boom

How to Remove the Primary
Boom
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.
Note: Perform this procedure with the boom in the
stowed position.
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 Remove the platform.
2 Z-45/25: Remove the platform rotator and
platform mounting weldment.
Z-45/25J: Remove the jib boom. Refer to
Repair Procedure, How to Remove the Jib
Boom.
3 Remove the cable track. Refer to Repair
Procedure, How to Remove the Cable Track.
4 Raise the primary boom to a horizontal
position.
5 Remove the hose and cable cover from the
upper pivot.
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