Platform; Jib Boom Components; Jib Boom - Genie S-45 XC Service And Repair Manual

July 2019
7 Assemble the load cell and foot assembly to
the platform and securely tighten the two
mounting screws. Torque the bolts to 101
ft-lbs / 137 Nm.
Set the Load Cell Sensor Preload
8 Rotate the foot screw counter clockwise until
the foot just contacts the flex plate (finger
tight).
9 Using an open end wrench, continue to rotate
the foot counter clockwise an additional 1/2
turn (180°). Then, while holding the foot bolt,
securely tighten the jam nut. Torque the jam
nut to 55 ft-lbs / 75 Nm.
10 Attach the load cell sensor harness.
11 Install the plastic instruction holder.
12 Place a 1,000 lb / 454 kg test weight on the
platform floor using a suitable lifting device.
Place the weight near the center entry point of
the platform, farthest away from the operator
controls as possible, as shown in Illustration 2
Illustration 2
13 Lift the weight off the platform and place it
back on in the same position two more times
to settle the platform overload assembly.
14 Perform a full platform overload system
calibration. Refer to Repair Procedure, How to
Calibrate the Platform Overload System.
Part No. 1286829GT S-40 XC • S-45 XC • S-40 TraX • S-45 TraX

Jib Boom Components

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Platform

How to Remove the Platform
1 Remove the cable clamp from the top of the
platform mounting weldment.
2 Remove the mounting fasteners from the
power to platform outlet box bracket. Lay the
outlet box and bracket assembly off to the
side. Do not disconnect the wiring.
3 Remove the foot switch mounting fasteners.
4 Remove the cover plate from the bottom of the
foot switch to access the foot switch wire
terminals.
5 Tag and disconnect the foot switch wiring from
the foot switch. Remove the cable from the
back of the platform.
Electrocution/burn hazard.
Contact with electrically charged
circuits could result in death or
serious injury. Remove all rings,
watches and other jewelry.
6 Remove the platform control box mounting
fasteners. Lower the control box and set it
aside.
Component damage hazard.
Cables can be damaged if they
are kinked or pinched.
Note: If your machine is equipped with an airline to
platform option, the airline must be disconnected
from the platform before removal.
7 Support and secure the platform to an
appropriate lifting device.
8 Remove the platform mounting fasteners and
remove the platform from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The platform
could become unstable and fall
when it is removed from the
machine if not properly
supported.
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