7 - 18 Genie S-60 & Genie S-65 Part No. 65196Third Edition • First PrintingSection 7 • Repair Procedures3-1Jib 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 Two,HydraulicHose and Fitting TorqueSpecifications.1 Remove the platform. See 2-1,How to Remove the Platform.2 Remove the platform mounting weldmentand the platform rotator. See 2-3,How toRemove the Platform Rotator.3 From the ground controls, raise the jib boom toa horizontal position.4 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane tothe center of the jib boom.5 Tag, disconnect and plug the jib boom liftcylinder hydraulic hoses. Cap the fittings on thejib boom 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.Cables and hoses can bedamaged if they are kinkedor pinched.7 Remove the pin retaining fastener from the jibboom lift cylinder barrel-end pivot pin. Do notremove the pin.8 Support the jib boom lift cylinder, then use asoft metal drift to remove the pivot pin. Lowerthe barrrel end of the cylinder toward theground.9 Remove the pin retaining fastener from the jibboom pivot pin. Use a soft metal drift to removethe pin.10 Remove the jib boom from the bell crank.Crushing hazard. The jib boomcould become unbalanced and fallwhen it is removed from themachine if it is not properlysupported.Jib Boom Components, S-65 Models
