How To Repair The Cable Track; Boom - Genie S-45 XC Service And Repair Manual

July 2019
How to R epair the C abl e Tr ack

How to Repair the Cable Track

Component damage hazard.
The boom cable track can be
damaged if it is twisted.
Note: A cable track repair kit is available through
the Genie Service Parts Department.
1 Visually inspect the cable track and determine
which 4-link section needs to be replaced.
2 Carefully remove the snap rings and pins from
each end of the damaged section of cable
track.
3 Remove the retaining fasteners from the
upper black rollers from the 4-link section of
cable track to be replaced. Remove the rollers.
4 Lift up the hoses and cables and carefully
remove the damaged 4-link section of cable
track.
Component damage hazard.
Hoses and cables can be
damaged if they are kinked or
pinched.
5 Remove the upper rollers from the
replacement section of cable track.
6 Lift up the hoses and cables and carefully
insert the new 4-link section of cable track.
Component damage hazard.
Hoses and cables can be
damaged if they are kinked or
pinched.
7 Connect the ends of the replacement cable
track section to the existing cable track using
the pins and snap rings.
8 Install the rollers onto the new section of cable
track.
9 Operate the boom extend/retract function
through a full cycle to ensure smooth
operation of the new section of cable track.
Part No. 1286829GT S-40 XC • S-45 XC • S-40 TraX • S-45 TraX
Primary Boom Components
4-2
Primary Boom
How to Remove the Primary

Boom

Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires specific repair
skills, lifting equipment and a
suitable workshop. Attempting
this procedure without these skills
and tools could result in death or
serious injury and significant
component damage. Dealer
service is strongly recommended.
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hose
end must be replaced. All connections must be
torqued to specification during installation. Refer to
Specifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Torque
Specifications.
1 Remove the jib boom, if equipped. Refer to
Repair Procedure, How to Remove the Jib
Boom.
2 Remove the cable track. Refer to Repair
Procedure, How to Remove the Cable Track.
3 Raise the primary boom to the horizontal
position.
4 Attach lifting straps from a 5 ton / 5000 kg
overhead crane to the center point of the
boom. Support the boom. Do not apply lifting
pressure.
5 Remove the turntable end cover.
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