Fork Level Cylinder - Genie GTH-1048 Service Manual

March 2015
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Fork Level Cylinder

How to Remove the Fork Level
Cylinder
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring on the fitting and/or hose end must be
replaced and then torqued to specification during
installation. Refer to Section 2, Hydraulic Hose and
Fitting Torque Specifications.
1 Remove the lifting fork frame. See 1-2, How to
Remove the Lifting Fork Frame .
2 Remove the fastener securing the fork level
cylinder rod-end pivot pin to the fork frame
mount.
3 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pivot pin.
4 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the barrel end of the fork level cylinder. Support
the cylinder. Do not apply any lifting pressure.
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5 Tag, disconnect and plug the fork level cylinder
hoses from the cylinder manifolds. Cap the
fittings.
6 Remove the fasteners securing the fork level
cylinder barrel-end pivot pin to the boom.
7 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pivot pin.
Remove the cylinder from the machine.
GTH-1048 • GTH-1056
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
BOOM COMPONENTS
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.
Component damage hazard.
Hoses can be damaged if they are
kinked or pinched
Crushing hazard. The cylinder
could fall if not properly supported
when the pivot pin is removed
from the machine.
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