Fork Level Cylinder - Genie GTH-1056 Service And Repair Manual

April 2017
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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 (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hose
end must be replaced. All connections must be
torqued to specification during installation. Refer to
Specifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Torque
Specifications.
1 Remove the lifting fork frame. Refer to Repair
Procedure, 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.
Part No. 1278145
Boom Components
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-1056
Service and Repair Manual
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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