Genie GTH-1544 Service And Repair Manual

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Genie GTH-1544 Service And Repair Manual Manual pdf 37 page image

September 2016Part No.1272857 GTH-1544 3-13Section 3 • Repair Procedures8 Using a soft metal drift and a hammer, removethe pivot pin "d".9 Remove the rear bracket the chain tensionersare secured to.10 Partially pull the cylinder out. Using a liftingstrap and an overhead crane, remove thecylinder.DANGER Crushing hazard. The cylindercould fall if not properlysupported when removed fromthe machine.BOOM COMPONENTScbAA1-5Fork Level CylinderHow to Remove the Fork LevelCylinderNote: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,the O-ring on the fitting and/or hose end must bereplaced and then torqued to specification duringinstallation. Refer to Section 2, Hydraulic Hoseand Fitting Torque Specifications.1 Remove the retaining fasteners securing thelevel cylinder rod end pivot pin.2 Using a soft metal drift and a hammer, removethe pivot pin.3 Using a lifting strap and an overhead crane,support the cylinder.4 Place a container of suitable size under thehydraulic hoses before disconnecting.5 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hosesfrom the level cylinder. Cap the cylinder fittings.WARNING Bodily injury hazard. Sprayinghydraulic oil can penetrate andburn skin. Loosen hydraulicconnections very slowly to allowthe oil pressure to dissipategradually. Do not allow oil tosquirt or spray.NOTICE Component damage hazard.Hoses can be damaged if theyare kinked or pinched.