Section 4 • Repair ProceduresJanuary 2013Part No. 84793 GS-84 • GS-90 4 - 3Platform Components2-1PlatformHow to Remove the PlatformBodily injury hazard. Thisprocedure requires specific repairskills, lifting equipment and asuitable workshop. Attempting thisprocedure without these skills andtools 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 mfrom the ground.2 Release the safety arm latch, lift the safety armand rotate to a vertical position. Lock the safetyarm 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. Thelink set cross tube can bedamaged if excessive force isapplied. Do not continue to lowerthe platform after the safety armmakes contact with the cross tube.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 platform controlswiring to the bottom of the platform.Component damage hazard. Besure not to cut the platformcontrols wiring.6 Start the engine from the ground controls.7 Raise the platform slightly and return the safetyarm to the stowed position.8 Lower the platform to the stowed position. Turnthe 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. Theplatform controls wiring can bedamaged if it is kinked or pinched.14 Remove the AC power to platform outletbracket mounting fasteners.
