Boom Components; Cable Track - Genie S-40 Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures

Boom Components

4-1

Cable Track

The primary boom cable track guides the cables
and hoses running up the boom. It can be repaired
link by link without removing the cables and hoses
that run through it. Removing the entire primary
boom cable track is only necessary when
performing major repairs that involve removing the
primary boom.
How to Remove the Cable Track
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring on the fitting and/or hose end must be
replaced and then torqued to specification during
installation. Refer to Section 2, Hydraulic Hose and
Fitting Torque Specifications.
1 Raise the primary boom to a horizontal position.
2 Locate the cables from the cable track to the
platform control box. Number each cable and
its entry location at the platform control box.
3 Disconnect the cables from the platform control
box.
4 Remove the electrical outlet box bracket
mounting fasteners. Remove the outlet box and
lay it to the side.
5 Remove the hose and cable clamp from the
platform support.
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6 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the counterbalance valve manifold located
on the platform rotator. Cap the fittings on the
manifold.
7 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
from the platform leveling cylinder at the union
and connect the hoses from the cylinder
together using a connector.
8 Locate all electrical cables that enter the cable
track.
9 Tag and disconnect the electrical connectors for
all cables that enter the cable track.
10 Remove the retaining fasteners from the
electrical connector receptacles for the cables
that enter the cable track.
11 Remove the fasteners from the drive speed limit
switch mounted on the side of the cable track at
the pivot end of the boom. Do not disconnect
the wiring.
S-40 • S-45
October 2013
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.
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.
Part No. 102521