Platform Components; Platform - Genie GS-3384 Service Manual

January 2013
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Platform

How to Remove the Platform
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 required.
Note: Perform this procedure with the platform in
the stowed position and the platform extension
deck(s) fully retracted and locked in position.
1 Start the engine from the ground controls and
raise the platform approximately 18 feet / 5.5 m
from the ground.
2 Release the safety arm latch, lift the safety arm
and rotate to a vertical position. Lock the safety
arm in position.
Note: Be sure that the safety arm is locked in the
vertical position.
3 Lower the platform onto the safety arm. Turn
the machine off.
Crushing hazard. Keep hands
clear of the safety arm when
lowering the platform.
Component damage hazard. The
link set cross tube can be
damaged if excessive force is
applied. Do not continue to lower
the platform after the safety arm
makes contact with the cross tube.
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Platform Components

4 Cut the zip ties that secure the power to
platform wiring to the bottom of the platform.
5 Cut the zip ties that secure the platform controls
wiring to the bottom of the platform.
6 Start the engine from the ground controls.
7 Raise the platform slightly and return the safety
arm to the stowed position.
8 Lower the platform to the stowed position. Turn
the machine off.
9 Locate the quick disconnect for the platform
controls under the platform at the steer end of
the machine.
10 Tag and disconnect the platform controls from
the control cable at the steer end of the
machine.
11 Remove the platform control box from the
platform and lay it off to the side.
12 Remove the mounting fasteners that hold the
platform controls quick disconnect plug to the
platform.
13 Lay the platform controls wiring off to the side.
14 Remove the AC power to platform outlet
bracket mounting fasteners.
GS-84 • GS-90
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
Component damage hazard. Be
sure not to cut the power to
platform wiring.
Component damage hazard. Be
sure not to cut the platform
controls wiring.
Component damage hazard. The
platform controls wiring can be
damaged if it is kinked or pinched.
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