4 - 10 Genie S-40 and Genie S-45 Part No. 102521January 2005Section 4 • Repair ProceduresREV A3-1Jib BoomHow to Remove the Jib BoomPerform this procedure with theboom in the stowed position.When removing a hose assemblyor fitting, the O-ring on the fittingand/or hose end must be replacedand then torqued to specificationduring installation.Refer to Section 2,Hydraulic Hoseand Fitting Torque Specifications.1 Remove the platform.2 Remove the platform mounting weldment,and the platform rotator. See 2-2,How toRemove the Platform Rotator.3 From the ground controls, raise the jib boom toa horizontal position.4 Support the jib boom with a strap from anoverhead crane.5 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hosesfrom the jib boom lift cylinder. Cap the fittingson the cylinder.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.6 Remove the hose cover, hoses and cables fromthe side of the jib boom and set them aside.Component damage hazard.Hoses and cables can bedamaged if they are kinked orpinched.7 Place blocks under the platform levelingcylinder for support. Protect the cylinder rodfrom damage.8 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the jibboom lift cylinder barrel-end pivot pin. Do notremove the pin.9 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane tothe lug on the rod end of the jib boom liftcylinder.10 Use a soft metal drift to remove the jib boom liftcylinder rod-end pivot pin.11 Use a soft metal drift to remove the jib boom liftcylinder barrel-end pivot pin, then remove thejib boom cylinder.Crushing hazard. The jib boomlift cylinder could becomeunbalanced and fall when it isremoved from the machine if it isnot properly attached to theoverhead crane.12 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the jibboom pivot pin. Use a soft metal drift to removethe pin, then remove the jib boom from thebellcrank.Crushing hazard. The jib boomcould become unbalanced and fallwhen it is removed from themachine if it is not properlyattached to the overhead crane.Jib Boom Components, S-45
