How To Remove An Outrigger Cylinder; Hydraulic Oil Can Penetrate And Burn Skin. Loosen Hydraulic; Connections Very Slowly To Allow; The Oil Pressure To Dissipate - Genie GTH-1056 Service And Repair Manual

April 2017
How to R emove an Outrigger Cyli nder
How to Remove an Outrigger
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 Extend the outrigger until the pad just touches
the ground. Do not rest the weight of the
machine on the outrigger.
2 Tag, disconnect and plug the two hydraulic
supply hoses at the outrigger cylinder. Cap the
fittings.
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.
3 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the barrel end of the outrigger cylinder.
Support the cylinder. Do not apply any lifting
pressure.
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4 Remove the fasteners securing the outrigger
cylinder barrel-end pivot pin to the chassis.
5 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pivot pin.
6 Raise the cylinder to a vertical position.
7 Remove the fasteners securing the outrigger
cylinder rod-end pivot pin to the machine.
8 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pivot pin.
Remove the cylinder from the machine.
GTH-1056
Service and Repair Manual
Outriggers
Crushing hazard. The cylinder
will fall if not properly supported
when the pivot pin is removed
from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The cylinder
will fall if not properly supported
when the pivot pin is removed
from the machine.
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