Primary Boom Lift Cylinder - Genie Z-45/22 Service Manual

Section 7 - Repair Procedures
PRIMARY BOOM COMPONENTS
the primary boom weldment.
Crushing hazard. The extension
tube will fall when it is removed
from the primary boom if it is not
properly supported.
10 Remove the extension boom end cap.
11 Remove the fasteners from the extension
cylinder rod-end weldment, then support and
slide the extension cylinder out of the extension
boom.
The bolts that secure the cylinder
rod-end weldment are installed
with Loctite
sealant. It may be necessary to
heat the bolts and the surrounding
area to remove them. Do not
reuse the bolts.
11 Remove and label the wear pads from the
primary boom weldment and the extension
tube.
Pay careful attention to the
location and amount of shims
used with each wear pad.
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removable thread
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Service Manual - First Edition
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Primary Boom Lift Cylinder

The lift cylinder raises and lowers the primary
boom.
How to Remove the Primary
Boom Lift Cylinder
This procedure requires specific
repair skills, lifting equipment and
a suitable workshop. Attempting
this procedure without these skills
and tools may result in death or
serious injury and significant
component damage. Dealer
service is strongly recommended.
1 Raise the secondary boom and place a 4x4x31
inch (78cm) block between the chassis
counterweight and the upper mid-pivot.
Carefully lower the secondary boom onto the
block.
a
b
c
a upper mid-pivot
b 4x4x31 inch block
c counterweight
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