Genie Z-45/25 Bi-Energy Service Manual page 76

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
PRIMARY BOOM COMPONENTS
13 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead 5 ton /
5,000 kg capacity crane to the platform end of
the primary boom for support. Do not lift it.
14 Remove all hose and cable clamps from the
underside of the primary boom.
15 Support the rod end of the primary boom lift
cylinder with a lifting device.
16 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
primary boom lift cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Do
not remove the pin.
17 Raise the primary boom slightly with the
overhead crane to relieve the pressure on the
primary boom lift cylinder rod-end pivot pin.
18 Use a soft metal drift to remove the primary
boom lift cylinder rod-end pivot pin.
Crushing hazard. The primary
boom lift cylinder could become
unbalanced and fall if not properly
supported by the lifting device.
19 Lower the rod end of the primary boom lift
cylinder approximately 12 inches / 30 cm.
20 Pull all of the hoses and cables out and away
from the mounting ears for the rod end of the
primary boom lift cylinder.
21 Raise the rod end of the primary boom lift
cylinder back into position and install the rod-
end pivot pin. Install the pin retaining fastener.
22 Attach a strap from an overhead crane to the
cable track.
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23 Remove the mounting fasteners from the upper
cable track at the platform end of the extension
boom.
24 Remove the cable track mounting fasteners that
attach the lower cable track to the primary
boom.
25 Remove the cable track from the machine and
place it on a structure capable of supporting it.
Crushing hazard. The cable track
could become unbalanced and fall
if it is not properly attached to the
overhead crane.
Component damage hazard.
Cables and hoses can be
damaged if they are kinked or
pinched.
July 2004
REV A
Part No. 106488