Genie S-65 XC CE, Service And Repair Manual

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September 2018 Service and Repair Manual
Repair Procedures
Part No. 1288652GT S
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-60 XC
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-65 XC
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17 Remove the lower extend cable bracket
mounting fasteners and pull back on the
bracket to release it from the number 3 boom
tube.
18 While pushing the lower extend cable bracket
towards the platform, pull the extend cable
mounting plate towards the pivot end of the
boom.
19 Secure the extend cable bracket and cables to
the cylinder to prevent them from falling off
when removing the cylinder.
20 Remove the external snap rings from the
extension cylinder pin at the pivot end of the
boom.
21 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pin.
22 Tag, disconnect and plug the boom extension
cylinder hydraulic hoses. Cap the fittings on
the cylinder.
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.
23 Attach a lifting strap from a 5 ton / 5000 kg
overhead crane to the lug at the rod end of the
boom extension cylinder.
24 Lift the boom extension cylinder with the crane
until it clears the cylinder saddle inside the
number 2 boom tube.
25 Carefully support and slide the extension
cylinder out of the boom.
Crushing hazard. The extension
cylinder could fall when removed
from the extension boom if not
properly supported.
Component damage hazard. Be
careful not to damage the cable
break limit switch.
Component damage hazard. Be
careful not to damage the
counterbalance valves on the
primary boom extension cylinder
when removing the cylinder from
the primary boom.
Note: During removal of the extension cylinder, the
overhead crane strap will need to be carefully
adjusted for proper balancing.