7 - 8 Genie GS-2046 & Genie GS-2646 & Genie GS-3246 Part No. 48339Service Manual - First EditionSection 7 - Repair ProceduresPLATFORM 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 mounting fasteners from theplatform extension roller support on both sidesof the machine at the non-steer end of theplatform extension. Remove the roller supports.7 Carefully slide the platform extension out fromthe platform and place it on a stucture capableof supporting it.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 pad using new rivets.When installing new rivets, makesure the rivet heads are not abovethe surface of the wear pad.
