Steer Cylinders - Genie ZX-135/70 Service And Repair Manual

Service and Repair Manual
Axle Components
20 Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the
off position.
21 Remove the fastener that was temporarily
installed. Close the control box door and install
the door retaining fasteners.
Note: When the control box door is closed, the
calibration toggle switch is automatically activated
to exit out of calibration mode.
22 Turn the key back to the run position and
remove the key from the bypass/recovery key
switch. Insert the key into the main key switch
and turn it to ground controls.
Note: Be sure that the bypass/recovery key switch
is in the run position before attempting to operate
the machine.
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Steer Cylinders

How to Remove a Steer Cylinder
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.
Note: Perform this procedure with the axles
extended.
1 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the steer cylinder. Cap the fittings on the
cylinder.
2 Support the steer cylinder with a suitable lifting
device. Protect the cylinder rod from damage.
3 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from both
steer cylinder pivot pins.
4 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pin.
5 Remove the steering cylinder from the
machine.
ZX®-135/70
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.
Crushing hazard. The steer
cylinder may become
unbalanced and fall if not
properly supported by the lifting
device when removed from the
machine.
Part No. 1279835GT
April 2018