Genie GC-1530, Service Manual

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Section 4 • Repair Procedures January 2012
Part No. 228901 GS-30 • GS-32 • GS-46 • GS-47 4 - 15
3-1
Hydraulic Tank
The primary functions of the hydraulic tank are to
cool and deaerate the hydraulic fluid during
operation. It utilizes internal suction strainers for
the pump supply lines and has an external return
line filter.
How to Remove the
Hydraulic Tank
Component damage hazard. The
work area and surfaces where this
procedure will be performed must
be clean and free of debris that
could get into the hydraulic
system.
When removing a hose assembly or fitting, the
fitting and/or hose end must be torqued to
specification during installation.
Refer to Section 2,
Hydraulic Hose and Fitting
Torque Specifications.
Perform this procedure with the platform in the
stowed position.
1 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.
2 Tag and disconnect the hydraulic tank return
hard line from the filter. Remove the hard line
from the machine. Cap the fitting on the filter
head.
3 Tag and disconnect the hydraulic tank hard line
from the pump. Remove the hard line from the
machine. Cap the fitting on the pump.
4 Remove the hydraulic tank retaining fasteners
and remove the hydraulic tank from the
machine.
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.
5 Remove the hydraulic tank cap and drain the
tank into a suitable container.
Torque specifications
Hydraulic tank retaining fasteners, dry 35 in-lbs
4 Nm
Hydraulic tank retaining fasteners, lubricated 26 in-lbs
2.9 Nm
Hydraulic Tank