Boom Components; Cable Track - Genie S-40 Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures

Boom Components

4-1

Cable Track

The primary boom cable track guides the cables
and hoses running up the boom. It can be repaired
link by link without removing the cables and hoses
that run through it. Removing the entire primary
boom cable track is only necessary when
performing major repairs that involve removing the
primary boom.
How to Remove the Cable Track
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 Raise the primary boom to a horizontal position.
2 Locate the cables from the cable track to the
platform control box. Number each cable and
its entry location at the platform control box.
3 Disconnect the cables from the platform control
box.
4 Remove the electrical outlet box bracket
mounting fasteners. Remove the outlet box and
lay it to the side.
5 Remove the hose and cable clamp from the
platform support.
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6 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
7 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
8 Locate all electrical cables that enter the cable
9 Tag and disconnect the electrical connectors for
10 Remove the retaining fasteners from the
11 Remove the fasteners from the drive speed limit
S-40 • S-45 • S-40 TRAX • S-45 TRAX
from the counterbalance valve manifold located
on the platform rotator. Cap the fittings on the
manifold.
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.
from the platform leveling cylinder at the union
and connect the hoses from the cylinder
together using a connector.
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.
track.
all cables that enter the cable track.
electrical connector receptacles for the cables
that enter the cable track.
switch mounted on the side of the cable track at
the pivot end of the boom. Do not disconnect
the wiring.
February 2014
Part No. 826364