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

Service Manual
Boom Components
6 Remove the upper rollers from the
replacement section of cable track.
7 Lift up the hoses and cables and carefully
insert the new 4-link section of cable track.
Component damage hazard.
Cables and hoses can be
damaged if they are kinked or
pinched.
8 Connect the ends of the replacement cable
track section to the existing cable track using
the pins and snap rings.
9 Install the rollers onto the new section of cable
track.
10 Operate the primary boom extend/retract
function through a full cycle to ensure smooth
operation of the new section of cable track.
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Secondary Boom Cable Track

The secondary boom cable track guides the cables
and hoses running up through the inside of the
secondary boom. It can be repaired link by link
without removing the cables and hoses that run
through it. Removal of the secondary boom cable
track is required to repair it.
How to Remove the Secondary
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 Working at the counterweight end of the
secondary boom, support and secure the
secondary boom end cover to a suitable lifting
device.
2 Remove the cover retaining fasteners and
remove the cover from the secondary boom.
3 Working at the platform end of the secondary
boom, support and secure the secondary
boom end cover to a suitable lifting device.
ZX-135/70
August 2014
Crushing hazard. The secondary
boom end cover could become
unbalanced and fall when
removed from the secondary
boom if not properly supported
and secured to the lifting device.
Part No. 218700