Part No. 34032 Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 7 - 15Service Manual - First Edition Section 7 - Repair Procedures3-2Jib Boom Lift Cylinder- S-85 ModelsHow to Remove the Jib BoomLift CylinderPerform this procedure with theboom in the stowed position.1 Raise the jib boom slightly and place blocksunder the platform mounting weldment. Thenlower the jib boom until the platform is restingon the blocks.2 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.3 Remove the pin retainers from the jib boomlift cylinder rod-end pivot pin. Do not removethe pin.4 Use a soft metal drift to tap the rod-end pivotpin half way out. Then lower the leveling linkto the ground. Tap the pin the other directionand remove the opposite leveling link. Do notremove the pin.5 Support the jib boom lift cylinder with anoverhead crane.6 Remove the pin retainer from the jib boom liftcylinder barrel-end pivot pin. Use a soft metaldrift to remove the barrel-end pin.7 Use a soft metal drift to remove the jib boomlift cylinder rod-end pin. Remove the cylinderfrom the machine.Crushing hazard. The jib boomlift cylinder will fall when it isremoved if it is not properlysupported.JIB BOOM COMPONENTS - S-85 MODELS
