Secondary Boom; How To Disassemble The Secondary Boom - Genie Z-34/22 Service Manual

Service Manual
Secondary Boom Components
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Secondary Boom

How to Dis ass embl e the Secondary Boom
How to Disassemble the
Secondary Boom
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.
Follow the disassembly steps to the point required
to complete the repair. Then re-assemble the
secondary boom by following the disassembly
steps in reverse order.
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 Lower the boom to the stowed position.
2 Place a lifting device under the front of the
platform.
3 Remove the rear turntable cover.
4 Remove the cable cover from the side of the
jib boom.
5 Remove the wire loom from the cables at the
platform control box.
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6 Locate the four cables from the primary boom
cable track to the platform control box.
Number each cable and its entry location at
the platform control box.
7 Open the platform control box.
8 Label and disconnect each wire of the four
cables in the platform control box.
9 Pull the cables out of the platform control box.
10 Pull all of the electrical cables out of the plastic
cable track. Do not pull out the hydraulic
hoses.
11 Remove the hose clamps from the bottom side
of the primary boom.
12 Tag, disconnect and plug the platform rotator
hydraulic hoses at the union, located on the
bottom side of the primary boom.
13 Remove the hose clamp from the side of the
primary boom at the pivot end.
14 Remove the drive speed limit switch mounted
on the side of the pivot end of the primary
boom. Do not disconnect the wiring.
15 Attach a strap from an overhead crane to the
pivot end of the primary boom.
Z-34/22 Bi-Energy
April 2016
Electrocution/burn hazard.
Contact with electrically charged
circuits could result in death or
serious injury. Remove all rings,
watches and other jewelry.
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.
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