Operator's Compartment; Electrocution Hazard. Contact With Electrically Charged Circuits Could Result In Death Or Serious Injury - Genie GTH-636 Service Manual

June 2007
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Operator's Compartment

How to Remove the Operator's
Compartment
The operator's compartment is used to activate
machine functions while sitting in the operator's
drivers seat.
Within the operator's compartment there is a
transmission column shifter, steering selector,
4-way controller, accelerator pedal, brake pedal
and a differential lock switch. All of these
components are replaceable.
For further information or assistance, consult the
Genie Industries Service Department.
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires specific repair
skills, lifting equipment and a
suitable workshop. Attempting this
procedure without these skills and
tools could result in death or
serious injury and significant
component damage. Dealer
service is required.
GTH-644, GTH-842 and GTH-844:
1 Locate and open the battery access door.
2 Disconnect the battery from the machine.
Electrocution hazard. Contact with
electrically charged circuits could
result in death or serious injury.
Remove all rings, watches and
other jewelry.
3 Working inside the operator's compartment,
remove the fasteners securing the 4-way
controller (joystick) to the side console.
4 Carefully lift the joystick away from the side
console assembly.
Part No. 97487 GTH-636 • GTH-644 • GTH-842 • GTH-844 • GTH-1048 • GTH-1056
Operator's Compartment
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5 Using Illustration 2 as a guide, tag, disconnect
and plug the hoses from ports
the joystick. Cap the fittings.
Section 4 • Repair Procedures
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Illustration 1
a transmission column shifter
b steering selector
c 4-way controller (joystick)
d accelerator pedal
e brake pedal
f differential lock switch
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.
Burn hazard. Contact with hot
fluids or components may cause
severe burns.
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