Service and Repair Manual September 2016Platform Components16 GS-84 • GS-90 Part No. 1272222Platform Co mpon ents2-1 Platform2-1PlatformHow to R emove the Pl atformHow to Remove the PlatformBodily injury hazard. Theprocedures in this sectionrequire specific repair skills,lifting equipment and a suitableworkshop. Attempting thisprocedure without these skillsand tools could result in death orserious injury and significantcomponent damage. Dealerservice is required.Note: Perform this procedure with the platform inthe stowed position and the platform extensiondeck(s) fully retracted and locked in position.1 Start the engine from the ground controls andraise the platform approximately 18 feet /5.5 m from the ground.2 Release the safety arm latch, lift the safetyarm and rotate to a vertical position. Lock thesafety arm in position.Note: Be sure that the safety arm is locked in thevertical position.3 Lower the platform onto the safety arm. Turnthe machine off.Crushing hazard. Keep handsclear of the safety arm whenlowering the platform.Component damage hazard.The link set cross tube can bedamaged if excessive force isapplied. Do not continue to lowerthe platform after the safety armmakes contact with the crosstube.4 Cut the zip ties that secure the power toplatform wiring to the bottom of the platform.Component damage hazard. Besure not to cut the power toplatform wiring.5 Cut the zip ties that secure the platformcontrols wiring to the bottom of the platform.Component damage hazard. Besure not to cut the power toplatform wiring.6 Start the engine from the ground controls.7 Raise the platform slightly and return thesafety arm to the stowed position.8 Lower the platform to the stowed position.Turn the machine off.9 Locate the quick disconnect for the platformcontrols under the platform at the steer end ofthe machine.10 Tag and disconnect the platform controls fromthe control cable at the steer end of themachine.11 Remove the platform control box from theplatform and lay it off to the side.12 Remove the mounting fasteners that hold theplatform controls quick disconnect plug to theplatform.13 Lay the platform controls wiring off to the side.Component damage hazard.The platform controls wiring canbe damaged if it is kinked orpinched.14 Remove the AC power to platform outletbracket mounting fasteners.
