Genie Z-25/8 Service Manual page 131

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28 Carefully remove the cylinder from the
machine.
Crushing hazard. If the overhead
crane is not properly attached, the
lift cylinder could become
unbalanced and fall when it is
removed from the machine.
29 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the compression arm.
30 Remove the retaining fastener from the lower
compression arm pivot pin.
31 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pin.
Remove the compression arm from the
machine.
Crushing hazard. If the overhead
crane is not properly attached, the
compression arm could become
unbalanced and fall when it is
removed from the machine.
32 Remove the cable covers from the lower
leveling arm.
33 Remove the hose clamps from the lower
leveling arm.
34 Pull the cables and hoses through the mid-pivot
and off of the lower leveling arm and lay them
off to the side.
Component damage hazard.
Cables and hoses can be
damaged if they are kinked or
pinched.
35 Attach a lifting strap from a overhead crane to
the mid-pivot. Do not lift it.
Part No. 41314 Genie Z-20/8N & Genie Z-20/8 & Genie Z-25/8
Section 7 • Repair Procedures
36 Support the lower leveling arm with a lifting
device.
Crushing hazard. The lower
leveling arm could become
unbalanced and fall if it is not
properly supported.
37 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
lower leveling arm pivot pins at both sides of
the mid-pivot. Do not remove the pins.
38 Lay a 2 x 4 inch (5 x 10 cm) block of wood
across the lower boom at the mid-pivot end to
rest the lower leveling arm on.
39 Place a rod through the lower leveling arm pivot
pins and twist to remove the pins.
Crushing hazard. If the overhead
crane is not properly attached, the
mid-pivot could become
unbalanced and fall when the
lower leveling arm pivot pin
is removed.
40 Lower the leveling arm onto the block of wood.
41 Remove the pin retaining fastener from the
lower boom pivot pin at the mid-pivot.
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