Genie GTH-844, Service And Repair Manual

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Service and Repair Manual April 2017
Boom Components
30 GTH-844 Part No. 1272854
5 Tag, disconnect and plug the fork level cylinder
hoses from the cylinder manifolds. Cap the
fittings.
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.
Component damage hazard.
Hoses can be damaged if they
are kinked or pinched.
6 Remove the fasteners securing the fork level
cylinder barrel-end pivot pin to the boom.
7 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pivot pin.
Remove the cylinder from the machine.
Crushing hazard. The cylinder
could fall if not properly
supported when the pivot pin is
removed from the machine.
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Hydraulic Hoses
How t o Adj ust t he For k Level C ylinder and/ or Auxiliar y Hos e
How to Adjust the Fork Level
Cylinder and/or Auxiliary Hose
1 Fully retract the boom.
2 Fully lower the tips of the lifting forks.
3 Remove the cover from the fork end of the
boom.
4 Loosen the hose clamp securing the fork level
cylinder or auxiliary hoses.
5 Pull each hose until it is equally tensioned and
not touching the boom tube.
6 Tighten the clamp bolt to secure the hoses in
place.