Jib Boom - Genie S-60 TraX Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
Jib Boom Components,
S-65 and S-65 TRAX
3-1

Jib Boom

How to Remove the Jib Boom
Note: Perform this procedure with the boom in the
stowed position.
Note: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,
the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or the
hose end must be replaced. All connections must
be torqued to specification during installation. Refer
to Section 2, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting Torque
Specifications .
1 Remove the platform.
2 Remove the platform mounting weldment.
3 Remove the hose and cable cover from the side
of the jib boom.
4 Remove the hose and cable clamp from the jib
boom pivot pin. Lay all hoses and cables to the
side.
Component damage hazard. Hoses
and cables can become damaged
if they are kinked or pinched.
5 Tag, disconnect and plug the jib boom lift
cylinder hydraulic hoses. Cap the fittings on the
cylinder.
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.
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6 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
7 Place blocks under the platform leveling cylinder
8 Remove the pin retaining fastener from the slave
9 Remove the pin retaining fastener from the jib
10 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pin and
S-60 • S-65 • S-60 TRAX • S-65 TRAX
S-60 HC • S-60X • S-60XC
the jib boom assembly.
for support. Protect the cylinder rod from
damage.
cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Use a soft metal drift
to remove the pin.
Crushing hazard. The jib boom
could fall when the slave cylinder
rod-end pivot pin is removed if not
properly attached to the overhead
crane.
boom bellcrank to primary boom pivot pin.
carefully remove the jib boom assembly from
the primary boom.
Crushing hazard. The jib boom
could become unbalanced and fall
when removed from the machine if
not properly attached to the
overhead crane.
December 2013
Part No. 147753