Genie S-40 Service Manual page 101

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
PLATFORM COMPONENTS
7 Support the platform leveling slave cylinder.
Protect the cylinder rod from damage.
8 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from both
the slave cylinder rod-end pivot pin, and the
rotator pivot pin.
9 Use a soft metal drift to drive both pins out, then
remove the platform rotator from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The platform
rotator could become unbalanced
and fall if it is not properly
supported.
How to Bleed the Platform
Rotator
Note: This procedure will require two people. Do not
start the engine. Use auxiliary power for this
procedure.
1 Move the function enable toggle switch to either
side and activate the platform rotate toggle
switch to the right then the left through two
platform rotation cycles, then hold the switch to
the right position until the platform is fully
rotated to the right.
2 Connect a clear hose to the top bleed valve.
Place the other end of the hose in a container
to collect any drainage. Secure the container to
the boom.
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3 Open the top bleed valve on the rotator, but do
not remove it.
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4 Move the function enable toggle switch to either
side and hold the platform rotate toggle switch
to the left position until the platform is fully
rotated to the left. Continue holding the toggle
switch until air stops coming out of the bleed
valve. Close the bleed valve.
5 Connect the clear hose to the bottom bleed
valve and open the valve. Do not remove the
bleed valve.
6 Move the function enable toggle switch to either
side and hold the platform rotate toggle switch
to the right position until the platform is fully
rotated to the right. Continue holding the toggle
switch until air stops coming out of the bleed
valve. Close the bleed valve.
7 Remove the hose from the bleed valve and
clean up any hydraulic oil that may have spilled.
8 Rotate the platform fully in both directions and
inspect the bleed valves for leaks.
S-40 • S-45
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a top bleed valve
b bottom bleed valve
c container
d clear hose
Crushing hazard. Keep clear of
the platform during rotation.
Crushing hazard. Keep clear of
the platform during rotation.
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