Primary Boom Components; Cable Track; How To Repair The Primary Boom Cable Track; Primary Boom - Genie Z-34 Service And Repair Manual

September 2015
Primar y Bo om Co mpon ents
4-1 C able Track
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 R epair the Primary Boom C abl e Tr ack
How to Repair the Primary Boom
Cable Track
Component damage hazard.
The boom cable track can be
damaged if it is twisted.
Note: A 7 link repair section of cable track is
available through the Genie Service Parts
Department.
1 link separation point
2 lower clip
1 Use a slotted screwdriver to pry down on the
lower clip.
2 To remove a single link, open the lower clip
and then use a screw driver to pry the link to
the side.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each link.
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Primary Boom Components

4-2 Primary Boom
4-2
Primary Boom

How to Shim the Primary Boom

How to Shim the Primary Boom
1 Extend the boom until the wear pads are
accessible.
2 Loosen the wear pad mounting fasteners.
3 Install the new shims under the wear pad to
obtain zero clearance and zero drag.
4 Tighten the mounting fasteners.
5 Extend and retract the boom through an entire
cycle. Check for tight spots that could cause
scraping or binding.
Note: Always maintain squareness between the
outer and inner boom tubes.
How to R emove the Primary Boom
How to Remove the Primary
Boom
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hose
end must be replaced. All connections must be
torqued to specification during installation. Refer to
Specifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Torque
Specifications.
Note: Perform this procedure with the boom in the
stowed position.
1 Remove the platform.
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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.
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