Jib Boom Lift Cylinder - Genie S-80 Service Manual

Service Manual - First Edition
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Jib Boom Lift Cylinder

- S-85 Models
How to Remove the Jib Boom
Lift Cylinder
Perform this procedure with the
boom in the stowed position.
1 Raise the jib boom slightly and place blocks
under the platform mounting weldment. Then
lower the jib boom until the platform is resting
on the blocks.
2 Disconnect and plug the jib boom lift cylinder
hydraulic hoses.
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.
Part No. 34032
JIB BOOM COMPONENTS - S-85 MODELS
3 Remove the pin retainers from the jib boom
lift cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Do not remove
the pin.
4 Use a soft metal drift to tap the rod-end pivot
pin half way out. Then lower the leveling link
to the ground. Tap the pin the other direction
and remove the opposite leveling link. Do not
remove the pin.
5 Support the jib boom lift cylinder with an
overhead crane.
6 Remove the pin retainer from the jib boom lift
cylinder barrel-end pivot pin. Use a soft metal
drift to remove the barrel-end pin.
7 Use a soft metal drift to remove the jib boom
lift cylinder rod-end pin. Remove the cylinder
from the machine.
Genie S-80 & Genie S-85
Section 7 - Repair Procedures
Crushing hazard. The jib boom
lift cylinder will fall when it is
removed if it is not properly
supported.
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