4 - 18 S-40 • S-45 Part No. 102521October 2013Section 4 • Repair ProceduresBOOM COMPONENTS1 Remove the platform. See 2-1,How to Removethe Platform.2 Remove the platform rotator and leveling slavecylinder. See 2-3,How to Remove the PlatformRotator.3 S-45 Models: Remove the jib boom. See 3-1,How to Remove the Jib Boom.4 Remove the mounting fasteners from the jibboom/platform rotate valve manifold on the endof the boom. Remove the manifold and set itaside.5 Remove the fasteners from the limit switchmounted on the side of the cable track. Do notdisconnect the wiring.6 Support the cable track with an overhead crane.7 Remove the hose/cable clamp from the pivotend of the boom.8 Remove the hose/cable clamp at the platformend of the cable track.9 Remove the fasteners from the large cable trackguide at the platform end of the cable track.Remove the guide.10 Remove the cotter pin from the clevis pin at theplatform end of the cable track. Remove theclevis pin.Note: Always replace the cotter pin with a new onewhen removing a clevis pin.11 Remove the fasteners from the side panel onthe cable track to access the cable trackmounting fasteners.4-2BoomHow to Remove the BoomConsult the Genie Industries Service Departmentfor instructions on how to safely remove the boomassembly from the machine. Failure to read andfollow the warnings listed below could result indeath or serious injury.Bodily 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 strongly recommended.Note: Perform this procedure with the boom in thestowed position.Note: 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 Hose and FittingTorque Specifications.Property of American Airlines
