Genie GTH-636 Service Manual page 75

June 2007
REV C
9 Use a soft metal drift to remove the rod end
pivot pin from the cylinder.
Crushing hazard. The boom will
fall if not properly supported when
the lift cylinder pivot pin is
removed from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The cylinder will
fall if not properly supported when
the pivot pin is removed.
10 Using the crane, raise the cylinder slightly.
11 Place a block measuring
3 x 3 x 3 inches / 7 x 7 x 7 cm between the
cylinder manifold and the chassis.
12 Lower the cylinder until the cylinder manifold
rests on the block.
Crushing hazard. Keep hands
clear of the cylinder manifold when
lowering the cylinder.
13 Repeat this procedure, beginning with step 7,
for the other lift cylinder.
14 Using the crane, raise the boom to a horizontal
position.
15 Remove the fasteners securing the boom pivot
pin to the machine.
Part No. 97487 GTH-636 • GTH-644 • GTH-842 • GTH-844 • GTH-1048 • GTH-1056
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
16 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pivot pin.
Crushing hazard. The boom will
fall if not properly supported when
the pivot pin is removed from the
machine.
17 Carefully remove the boom assembly from the
machine and place it on a structure capable of
supporting it.
Crushing hazard. The boom could
become unbalanced and fall if not
properly supported when removed
from the machine.
Component damage hazard. The
weight of the boom assembly may
crush the hydraulic hard lines
under the boom. Use caution
when placing the boom assembly
onto a structure capable of
supporting it.
BOOM COMPONENTS
4 - 5