Genie GS-1530 Service Manual page 134

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
SCISSOR COMPONENTS
6 Loosen the adjustment nuts on the solenoid
valve and disconnect the manual lowering cable
from the valve.
Note: During assembly, the manual platform
lowering cable needs to be properly adjusted.
See 4-1, How to Adjust the Manual Platform
Lowering Cable .
7 Remove the fasteners securing the manual
lowering cable mount bracket to the cylinder.
Remove the bracket from the cylinder.
8 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
on the lift cylinder. 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.
9 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the rod end of the lift cylinder for support.
10 Remove the retaining fasteners from the lift
cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Use a soft metal drift
to remove the pin.
Crushing hazard. The lift cylinder
will fall if not properly supported.
11 Lower the cylinder onto the number 1 inner arm
cylinder plate.
Bodily injury hazard. Keep hands
clear of moving parts when
lowering the cylinder.
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12 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane or
similar lifting device to the barrel end of the lift
cylinder for support.
13 Remove the retaining fasteners from the lift
cylinder barrel-end pivot pin. Use a soft metal
drift to remove the pin.
14 Support and secure the lift cylinder to an
appropriate lifting device.
15 Remove the lift cylinder through the scissor
arms at the steer end of the machine.
Torque specification
Solenoid valve, 2 position 2 way N.C.
(schematic item N)
Coil nut
GS-30 • GS-32 • GS-46
March 2007
Crushing hazard. The lift cylinder
will fall if not properly supported
when the pin is removed.
Crushing hazard. The lift cylinder
may become unbalanced and fall
if not properly supported and
secured to the lifting device.
Component damage hazard. Be
careful not to damage the valve or
fittings on the cylinder while
removing it from the machine.
Part No. 97385
REV C
20 ft-lbs
27 Nm
5 ft-lbs
7 Nm