Part No. 72972 Genie GS-2046 and GS-2646 and GS-3246 4 - 17June 2003 Section 4 • Repair ProceduresREV A PLATFORM COMPONENTS2-2Platform ExtensionHow to Remove thePlatform Extension1 Lower the platform to the stowed position.2 Extend the platform approximately 3 feet (1 m).3 Remove the platform controls from the platformand lay them off to the side of the machine.4 Support the platform extension with a forklift atthe steer end. Do not lift it.5 Attach a strap from the platform extensionrailings to the carriage on the forklift to helpsupport the platform extension.6 Remove the two retaining fasteners from eachplatform extension roller bracket assembly.Remove each assembly from the machine.Do not remove the platform rollerbolt.a roller bracket assemblyb assembly retaining fastenerc platform roller bolt7 Remove the platform roller wheels from themachine.8 Carefully slide the platform extension out fromthe platform and place it on a structure capableof supporting it.Crushing hazard. The platformextension could becomeunbalanced and fall if not properlysupported and secured to theforklift.How to Replace the PlatformExtension Wear Pads1 Remove the Platform Extension. See 2-2,Howto Remove the Platform Extension.2 Drill out the rivets which hold the wear pads inplace.3 Install the new wear pads using new rivets.When installing new rivets, makesure the rivet heads are not abovethe surface of the wear pad.