Genie GTH-1048, Service Manual

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Section 4 • Repair Procedures March 2015
4 - 26 GTH-1048 • GTH-1056 Part No. 123701
OPERATOR'S COMPARTMENT
How to Remove the Steer Orbitral
1 Remove the steering column. See 2-2, How to
Remove the Steering Column.
2 Working under the dashboard, locate the
hydraulic hose at port L of the steering orbitral.
3 Follow the hydraulic hose from port L of the
steer orbitral to its connection at the front axle
of the machine. Tag, disconnect and plug the
hydraulic hose at the front axle. Cap the fitting.
How to Remove the Joystick -
Models with Single Joystick
1 Open the access door above the hydraulic tank.
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 Remove the fasteners securing the joystick
mount panel to the side console.
4 Tag and disconnect the joystick wire harness
from the machine.
5 Tag, disconnect and plug the hoses from ports
1, 2, 3, 4, P and T of the joystick. Cap the
fittings.
Note: Removing the hydraulic hose from port T of
the joystick with the joystick below the hydraulic oil
level in the hydraulic tank will result in excessive
hydraulic fluid leaking from the hose. Do not
disconnect the hose from the port if the joystick is
below the hydraulic oil level in the hydraulic tank.
6 Remove the fasteners securing the joystick to
the mount panel. Remove the joystick.
T P
L R
LS
4 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hoses at
ports SUP, SUR and SUT of the secondary
function manifold. Cap the fitting.
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 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hose at
port SULS of the primary function manifold.
Cap the fitting.
6 Slowly move the steer orbitral away from the
dash frame while feeding all loose hoses
through the opening of the chassis.
T
P
1
4
3
2
Joystick port orientation