Genie GTH-5519 Service And Repair Manual

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3-2 GTH-5519 Part No. 1272852September 2016Section 3 • Repair ProceduresBoom Components1-1BoomHow to Replace theBoom Wear Pads1 Extend the boom until the wear pads areaccessible.2 Fork end of the boom - lower wear pads:Using a lifting strap from an overhead craneor a fork lift of sufficient capacity, lift the boomtube just enough to remove the weight from thepads.3 Pivot end of the boom - lower and upperwear pads: Use a prisebar to remove theweight of the boom inner section from the pads.4 Remove the wear pad retainer plates andremove the wear pads from the boom.5 Lubricate the wear surface of the new pads.Refer to Maintenance Procedure A-4, Lubricatethe Boom.Note: Do not lubricate the side wear pads.6 Install the wear pads. Install and securelytighten the retainer plates. Do not over tighten.How to Remove the LiftingFork Frame1 With the boom in the stowed position, attach alifting strap from an overhead crane to the topof the lifting fork frame at the front of the boom.Support the frame. Do not apply any liftingpressure.2 If the machine is equipped with the lifting forkframe locking cylinder, disconnect the lockingcylinder hoses from the boom.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.3 Remove the screw securing the fork levelcylinder pivot pin to the lifting fork.4 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pivot pin.5 Remove the screw securing the fork framepivot pin to the boom.6 Use a soft metal drift to remove the pivot pin.7 Using the overhead crane, lift and remove thefork frame from the boom.CAUTION Crushing hazard. The forkframe could fall if not properlysupported when the lock pin isremoved from the machine.