Boom - Genie S-40 Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
BOOM COMPONENTS
4-2

Boom

How to Remove the Boom
Consult the Genie Service Department for
instructions on how to safely remove the boom
assembly from the machine. Failure to read and
follow the warnings listed below could result in
death or serious injury.
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires 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 strongly recommended.
Note: Perform this procedure with the boom in the
horizontal position after removing the platform and
rotator.
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.
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1 Remove the platform. See 2-1, How to Remove
2 Remove the platform rotator and leveling slave
3 S-45 Models: Remove the jib boom. See 3-1,
4 Remove the mounting fasteners from the jib
5 Remove the fasteners from the limit switch
6 Support the cable track with an overhead crane.
7 Remove the hose/cable clamp from the pivot
8 Remove the hose/cable clamp at the platform
9 Remove the fasteners from the large cable track
10 Remove the cotter pin from the clevis pin at the
Note: Always replace the cotter pin with a new one
when removing a clevis pin.
11 Remove the fasteners from the side panel on
S-40 • S-45 • S-40 TRAX • S-45 TRAX
the Platform.
cylinder. See 2-3, How to Remove the Platform
Rotator.
How to Remove the Jib Boom.
boom/platform rotate valve manifold on the end
of the boom. Remove the manifold and set it
aside.
mounted on the side of the cable track. Do not
disconnect the wiring.
end of the boom.
end of the cable track.
guide at the platform end of the cable track.
Remove the guide.
platform end of the cable track. Remove the
clevis pin.
the cable track to access the cable track
mounting fasteners.
February 2014
Part No. 826364