Jib Boom Components, S-65; How To Remove The Jib Boom - Genie S-65 Service Manual

July 2005
REV A
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Jib Boom

How to Remove the Jib Boom

Perform this procedure with the
boom in the stowed position.
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 Remove the platform.
2 Remove the platform mounting weldment.
3 Remove the hose and cable cover from the side
of the jib boom.
4 Remove the hose and cable clamp from the jib
boom pivot pin. Lay all hoses and cables to the
side.
Component damage hazard. Hoses
and cables can become damaged
if they are kinked or pinched.
5 Tag, disconnect and plug the jib boom lift
cylinder hydraulic hoses. Cap the fittings on the
cylinder.
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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Jib Boom Components, S-65

S-60 • S-65
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
6 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the jib boom assembly.
7 Place blocks under the platform leveling cylinder
for support. Protect the cylinder rod from
damage.
8 Remove the pin retaining fastener from the slave
cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Use a soft metal drift
to remove the pin.
Crushing hazard. The jib boom
could fall when the slave cylinder
rod-end pivot pin is removed if not
properly attached to the overhead
crane.
9 Remove the pin retaining fastener from the jib
boom bellcrank to primary boom pivot pin.
10 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pin and
carefully remove the jib boom assembly from
the primary boom.
Crushing hazard. The jib boom
could become unbalanced and fall
when removed from the machine if
not properly attached to the
overhead crane.
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