Platform Components; Platform - Genie GS-2646AV Service And Repair Manual

September 2016
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Platform

How to Remove the Platform
Bodily injury hazard. The
procedures in this section
require 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: This procedure will require an overhead
lifting device capable of supporting 1000 lbs /
454 kg.
1 Turn the selector/key switch to ground control
and pull out the red Emergency Stop button to
the on position at both the ground and
platform controls.
2 Raise the platform 7 to 8 feet / 2.1 to 2.4 m.
3 Lift the safety arm, move it to the center of the
scissor arm and rotate down to a vertical
position.
4 Lower the platform onto the safety arm.
Crushing hazard. Keep hands
clear of the safety arm when
lowering the platform.
5 At the ground control, turn the selector/key
switch to the off position and push in the red
Emergency Stop button to the off position.
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6 Disconnect the battery pack from the machine.
7 Place a ladder at the steer end of the raised
platform a locate the limit switch cable.
8 Tag and disconnect the limit switch cable from
the limit switch harness.
9 Disconnect the platform controls cable from
the connector located under the platform.
10 Machines equipped with powered
extension deck option: Remove the
fasteners securing the powered extension
deck hose clamps to the platform. Set the
fasteners and the hose clamps to the side.
11 Tag, disconnect, plug and cap the powered
extension deck hydraulic hoses.
12 Connect the battery pack to the machine.
13 At the ground control, turn the selector/key
switch to the on position and pull out the red
Emergency Stop button to the on position.
14 Raise the platform and return the safety arm to
the stowed position.
15 Fully lower the platform to the stowed position.
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Service and Repair Manual

Platform Components

Electrocution/burn hazard.
Contact with electrically charged
circuits could result in death or
serious injury. Remove all rings,
watches and other jewelry.
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.
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