Genie S-80 Service Manual

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February 2017 Service ManualBoom ComponentsPart No. 1259369GT S-80 • S-85 • S-80X 95How to R epair the C abl e Tr ackHow to Repair the Cable TrackComponent damage hazard.The boom cable track can bedamaged if it is twisted.Note: A cable track repair kit is available throughGenie Service Parts, part no. 77896. The kitincludes a 4-link section of cable track.1 Visually inspect the cable track and determinewhich 4 link section needs to be replaced.2 Carefully remove the snap rings from eachend of the damaged section of cable track.3 Remove the retaining fasteners from theupper black rollers from the 4-link section ofcable track to be replaced. Remove the rollers.4 Lift up the hoses and cables and carefullyremove the damaged 4-link section of cabletrack.Component damage hazard.Hoses and cables can bedamaged if they are kinked orpinched.5 Remove the upper rollers from thereplacement section of cable track.6 Lift up the hoses and cables and carefullyinsert the new 4 link section of cable track.Component damage hazard.Hoses and cables can bedamaged if they are kinked orpinched.7 Connect the ends of the replacement cabletrack section to the existing cable track usingthe snap rings.8 Install the rollers onto the new section of cabletrack.9 Operate the boom extend/retract functionthrough a full cycle to ensure smoothoperation of the new section of cable track.4-2BoomHow to Shim the BoomHow to Shim the Boom1 Measure each wear pad.Boom wear pad specificationsBoom number one MinimumBottom wear pads(extension end of boom)0.50 inch12.7 mmTop and side wear pads(extension end of boom)0.625 inch15.9 mmBoom number twoTop, bottom and side wear pads(extension end of boom)0.50 inch12.7 mmBottom wear pads(pivot end of boom)0.50 inch12.7 mmTop and side wear pads(pivot end of boom)0.625 inch15.9 mmBoom number threeTop, bottom and side wear pads(pivot end of boom)0.50 inch12.7 mmNote: Replace the pad if thickness is less thanminimum specification. If thickness is more thanminimum specification, perform the followingprocedure.2 Extend the boom until the wear pads areaccessible.3 Loosen the wear pad mounting fasteners.4 Install the new shims under the wear pad toobtain zero clearance and zero drag.5 Tighten the mounting fasteners.6 Extend and retract the boom through an entirecycle. Check for tight spots that could causebinding or scraping.Note: Always maintain squareness between theouter and inner boom tubes.