Genie GS-2669 Service And Repair Manual page 45

Service and Repair Manual
Scissor Components
31 Carefully lift the linkage assembly off of the
machine and place it on a structure capable of
supporting it.
32 Tag and disconnect the harness from the
lower lift cylinder valve block.
33 Tag and disconnect the hydraulic hoses from
the lower lift cylinder. Plug the hoses and cap
the fittings.
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.
34 Remove the hose clamps and hoses from the
number 1 inner arm.
35 Using an overhead lifting device attach a 4
hook sling chain to the ends of the number 1
inner arm. Make the chains tight but do not
apply lifting pressure.
Crushing hazard. The linkage
assembly could become
unbalanced and fall if not
properly supported when
removed from the machine.
36 Remove the two carriage bolts that secure the
inner arm and chassis pivot to the steer end of
the drive chassis.
37 Move the linkage towards the non-steer end of
the machine until the slider feet are clear of
the slider channel.
38 Carefully lift the linkage assembly off of the
machine and place it on a structure capable of
supporting it.
30 GS ™ -2669 RT • GS ™ -3369 RT • GS
Separate the link sets:
1 Using an overhead lifting device attach a 4
hook sling chain to the ends of the inner arm.
Make the chains tight but do not apply lifting
pressure.
Crushing hazard. The linkage
assembly could become
unbalanced and fall if not
properly supported when
removed from the machine.
2 Remove the retaining fasteners from the
center pivot pins.
Note: Do not remove the external snap ring.
3 Using a soft metal drift, remove the center
pivot pins and set aside.
4 Carefully lift and separate the linkage
assembly apart and place it on a structure
capable of supporting it.
™ -4069 RT
May 2018
Part No. 1272219