Genie GR-12 Service Manual page 62

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
MAST COMPONENTS
How to Disassemble the Mast
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.
1 Remove the mast. See 3-1, How to Remove the
Mast Assembly.
2 Rotate the mast until the carriage is facing up.
3 Remove the socket head retaining fastener
from the clevis block on the lift cylinder rod end
at the top of the number 1 column.
a
b
c
d
a top of number 1 column
b clevis block (not shown)
c clevis block fastener
d lift cylinder (not shown)
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4 Remove the lift cylinder barrel end mounting
fasteners.
a
5 Loosen the lift cylinder mounting bracket
fasteners.
6 Support the cylinder and carefully slide it out of
the mast assembly.
GR-12 • GR-15 • GR-20
b c d
a cylinder mounting plate
b cylinder
c cylinder mounting bolt
d plate mounting fasteners
Crushing hazard. The lift cylinder
could become unbalanced and fall
if not properly supported when
removed from the machine.
November 2005
REV B
Part No. 84700