Boom Components; Cable Track - Genie S-60 TraX Service Manual

Section 4 • Repair Procedures

Boom Components

4-1

Cable Track

The primary boom cable track guides the cables
and hoses running up the boom. It can be repaired
link by link without removing the cables and hoses
that run through it. Removing the entire primary
boom cable track is only necessary when
performing major repairs that involve removing the
primary boom.
How to Remove the Cable Track,
S-60, S-60X, S-60XC, S-60 HC
and S-60 TRAX
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 Raise the boom to a horizontal position.
2 Locate the cables from the boom cable track to
the platform control box. Number each cable
and its entry location at the platform control
box.
3 Disconnect the cables from the platform control
box.
4 Remove the electrical outlet box bracket
mounting fasteners. Remove the outlet box and
lay it to the side.
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5 Remove the hose and cable clamp from the
6 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses
7 Tag, disconnect and plug the platform leveling
8 Locate all electrical cables under the boom at
9 Tag and disconnect the electrical connectors for
10 Remove the retaining fasteners from the
S-60 • S-65 • S-60 TRAX • S-65 TRAX
S-60 HC • S-60X • S-60XC
platform support.
from the counterbalance valve manifold located
on the platform rotator. Cap the fittings on the
manifold.
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.
slave cylinder hydraulic hoses from the
bulkhead fittings on the side of the primary
boom. Cap the bulkhead fittings.
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.
the pivot end that enter the cable track.
all cables that enter the cable track.
electrical connector receptacles for the cables
that enter the cable track.
December 2013
Part No. 147753