Fuel And Hydraulic Tanks; Fuel Tank - Genie GS-3384 Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures

Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks

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Fuel Tank

How to Remove the Fuel Tank
Explosion and fire hazard. Engine
fuels are combustible. Remove the
fuel tank in an open, well-
ventilated area away from heaters,
sparks, flames and lighted
tobacco. Always have an
approved fire extinguisher within
easy reach.
Explosion and fire hazard. Never
drain or store fuel in an open
container due to the possibility of
fire.
Explosion and fire hazard. When
transferring fuel, connect a
grounding strip between the
machine and pump or container.
1 Turn the key switch to ground control and pull
out the red Emergency Stop buttons to the
position at both the ground and platform
controls.
2 Start the engine and raise the platform
approximately 18 feet / 5.5 m from the ground.
3 Release the safety arm latch, lift the safety arm
and rotate to a vertical position. Lock the safety
arm in position.
Be sure that the safety arm is
locked in the vertical position.
4 Lower the platform onto the safety arm. Turn
the engine off.
Crushing hazard. Keep hands
clear of the safety arm when
lowering the platform.
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5 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the entry ladder on the hydraulic tank side of
the machine.
6 Remove the entry ladder mounting fasteners.
Remove the entry ladder from the machine.
7 Remove the retaining fasteners from the access
plate located behind the hydraulic and fuel tank
tray.
8 Locate and close the 2 fuel tank shutoff valves
located at the fuel tank (if equipped).
9 Tag, disconnect and plug the fuel supply and
return hoses.
10 Remove the fuel filler cap from the tank.
11 Using an approved hand-operated pump, drain
the fuel tank into a suitable container. Refer to
Section 2, Specifications.
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12 Remove the fuel tank hold down strap retaining
fasteners. Remove the straps from the fuel
tank.
13 Support and secure the fuel tank to an
appropriate lifting device.
14 Remove the fuel tank from the machine.
GS-3384
September 2005
Crushing hazard. The entry ladder
could become unbalanced and fall
when it is removed from the
machine if it is not properly
supported.
Explosion and fire hazard. When
transferring fuel, connect a
grounding wire between the
machine and pump or container.
Be sure to only use a hand
operated pump suitable for use
with gasoline and/or diesel fuel.
Component damage hazard. The
fuel tank is plastic and may
become damaged if allowed to fall.
Clean the fuel tank and inspect
for cracks and other damage
before installing.
Part No. 82259
REV A