Platform Rotator - Genie Z-60/34 Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
PLATFORM COMPONENTS
How to Bleed the Slave Cylinder
Do not start the engine. Use
auxiliary power for this procedure.
1 Connect a hydraulic hose between the two test
ports at the barrel end of the slave cylinder.
2 Raise the jib boom to a horizontal position.
3 Activate auxiliary power and move the platform
level switch up and down through two platform
leveling cycles to remove any air that might be
in the system.
4 Remove the hydraulic hose from the test ports.
Move the platform level switch up and down
through a platform leveling cycle and inspect
the test ports for leaks.
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Platform Rotator

How to Bleed the Platform
Rotator
1 Activate auxiliary power and move the platform
rotate toggle switch to the right then the left
through two platform rotation cycles, then hold
the switch to the right position until the platform
is fully rotated to the right.
2 Connect a clear hose to the top bleed valve.
Place the other end of the hose in a container
to collect any drainage. Secure the container to
the boom.
3 Open the top bleed valve on the rotator, but do
not remove it.
d
Genie Z-60/34
November 2003
This procedure will require two
people. Do not start the engine.
Use auxiliary power for this
procedure.
c b
a top bleed valve
b bottom bleed valve
c container
d clear hose
Part No. 75861
REV A
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