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Section 4 • Repair Procedures January 2012
Part No. 228901 GS-30 • GS-32 • GS-46 • GS-47 4 - 75
87 Remove the cables from the number 1 cable
bridge and lay them off to the side.
Component damage hazard.
Cables can be damaged if they
are kinked or pinched.
88 Disconnect the number 1 cable bridge from the
number 1 outer arm (index #22) and remove
the cable bridge from the machine.
89 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the number 1 inner arm (index #10).
90 Raise the arm slightly and remove the block.
91 Lower the arm to the stowed position.
Bodily injury hazard. Keep hands
clear of moving parts when
lowering the scissor arms.
92 Secure the ends of the scissor arms together at
the steer end of the machine with a strap or
other suitable device.
93 Secure the ends of the scissor arms together at
the non-steer end of the machine with a strap or
other suitable device.
94 Remove the retaining fasteners securing the
chassis mount bracket to the chassis.
95 Remove the linkset from the machine
Bodily injury hazard. The number
1 inner and outer arms (index #10
and #22) may become unbalanced
and fall if not properly supported
when removed from the machine.
Component damage hazard. Be
sure not to damage the limit switch
or level sensor box components
when the number 1 inner and
outer arms (index #10 and 22) is
removed from the machine.
How to Replace the Scissor Arm
Wear Pads
Note: Machines equipped with a Platform Height
Sensor, begin at step 1. Machines without a
Platform Height Sensor, begin at step 24.
1 Turn the key switch to ground control and pull
out the red Emergency Stop button to the on
position at both the ground and platform
controls.
2 Raise the platform 7 to 8 feet / 2.1 to 2.4 m.
3 Lift the safety arm, move it to the center of the
scissor arm and rotate down to a vertical
position.
4 Lower the platform onto the safety arm.
Crushing hazard. Keep hands
clear of the safety arm when
lowering the platform.
5 At the ground control, turn the key switch to the
off position and push in the red Emergency
Stop button to the off position.
6 Disconnect the battery pack from the machine.
Electrocution/burn hazard. Contact
with electrically charged circuits
could result in death or serious
injury. Remove all rings, watches
and other jewelry.
7 Remove the fasteners securing the platform
height sensor cover to the large platform height
sensor bracket.
8 Remove the platform height sensor cover.
SCISSOR COMPONENTS