Platform Components; Platform; Platform Extension - Genie GRC-12 Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures

Platform Components

9-1

Platform

How to Remove the Platform
1 Disconnect the platform controls from the
control cable at the platform, and remove the
platform controls from the platform. Set the
platform controls to the side.
2 Carefully cut all cable ties securing the control
cable to the platform.
Component damage hazard. The
control cable can be damaged if
cut while removing the cable ties.
3 Attach a lifting strap of suitable capacity from
an overhead crane and center it around the
platform railing. Support the platform. Do not
apply any lifting pressure.
4 Remove the fasteners securing the platform
to the mast and set the fasteners to the side.
Remove the platform from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The platform
could become unbalanced and fall
when removed from the machine.
A properly centered lifting strap
is essential when removing the
platform from the machine.
Note: During removal, the overhead crane strap
will need to be carefully adjusted for proper
balancing.
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9-2

Platform Extension

How to Remove the
Platform Extension Deck
1 Remove the fasteners and spring securing the
extension deck latch to the extension deck. Set
the fasteners, spring and the latch to the side.
2 Remove the fasteners securing the platform
wear pads to the main deck at the steer end
of the machine. Set the fasteners and the wear
pads to the side.
3 Remove the fasteners securing the extension
deck guide blocks to the extension deck and
main deck. Set the fasteners and the guide
blocks to the side.
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GRC
September 2016
extension deck latch
platform wear pad
extension deck guide block
Part No. 227123
REV A