September 2016
Part No.1272857
GTH-1544
3-17
Section 3 • Repair Procedures
2-1
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 Service Department.
WARNING
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires speci
fi
c
repair skills, lifting equipment
and a suitable workshop.
Attempting this procedure
without these skills and tools
could result in death or serious
injury and signi
fi
cant component
damage. Dealer service is
required.
1 Start the diesel engine and raise the boom
above the cab.
2 Get behind the front right wheel and disconnect
the battery from the machine.
WARNING
Electrocution/burn hazard.
Contact with electrically charged
circuits could result in death or
serious injury. Remove all rings,
watches and other jewelry.
3 Remove the protective cover next to the cab -
inner side of the machine.
4 Cut the plastic fasteners
fi
xing the electrical
cables, then disconnect all of the electrical
wires.
5 Remove the guards under the steering wheel to
access the pipes of the power steering.
6 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic lines of
the power steering unit and of the heater.
WARNING
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.
7 Remove the cover which is located under the
cab.
8 Disconnect the electrical and hydraulic
connections from the brake pump.
WARNING
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.
9 Disconnect the ground wire.Remove the
joystick guard inside the cab; remember to
disconnect the electric plugs.
Operator's Compartment
