7 - 14 Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 Part No. 34032Service Manual - First EditionSection 7 - Repair Procedures3-1Jib Boom - S-85 ModelsHow to Remove the Jib BoomPerform this procedure with theboom in the stowed position.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 Support the platform pivot weldment with alifting device.4 Disconnect and plug the jib boom lift cylinderhydraulic hoses.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.5 Remove the pin retainer from the jib boom liftcylinder barrel-end pivot pin. Use a soft metaldrift to remove the pin.6 Tag, disconnect and plug all the hydraulichoses from the jib boom manifold.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.7 Remove the cable tray from the side of thejib boom.8 Support the jib boom with an overhead crane.9 Remove the pin retainer from the jib boompivot pin. Use a soft metal drift to remove thepin, then remove the jib boom from theprimary boom.Crushing hazard. The jib boomwill fall when the pin is removedif it is not properly supported.10 Remove the pin retainers from the jib boomlift cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Do not removethe pin.11 Remove both of the jib boom leveling links fromthe primary boom.12 Support the jib boom lift cylinder with anoverhead crane.13 Use a soft metal drift to remove the jib boom liftcylinder rod-end pivot pin, then remove the jibboom lift cylinder from the primary boom.Crushing hazard. The jib boomlift cylinder will fall when the pinis removed if it is not properlysupported.Jib Boom Components - S-85 Models
