Jib Boom Cable Track - Genie ZX-135/70 Service Manual

Service Manual
Jib Boom Components
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Jib Boom Cable Track

The jib boom cable track guides the cables and
hoses running up the jib boom. It can be repaired
link by link without removing the cables and hoses
that run through it. Removing the entire jib boom
cable track is only necessary when performing
major repairs that involve removing the jib boom.
How to Remove the Jib Boom
Cable Track
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 Raise the jib boom to a horizontal position.
Turn the machine off.
2 Remove the cover from the hose and cable
junction box under the jib boom cable track.
3 Tag and disconnect the electrical connectors
inside the cable track junction box.
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4 Tag, disconnect and plug the two hydraulic
hoses from the jib boom manifold that lead to
the platform manifold. Cap the fittings on the
manifold.
Note: The jib boom manifold is located at the
platform end of the primary extension boom.
5 Pull the hoses out of the plastic hose guide
located on the primary extension boom near
the jib boom manifold.
6 Tag, disconnect and plug the jib boom lift
cylinder hydraulic hoses. Cap the fittings on
the cylinder.
7 Remove the hose and cable clamp retaining
fasteners from the jib boom cable track
junction box. Remove the clamps.
8 Pull the jib boom lift cylinder hydraulic hoses
out of the jib boom cable track junction box.
ZX-135/70
August 2014
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.
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. 218700