Genie TZ-50 Service Manual

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Part No. 824982 Genie TZ-50 4 - 11September 2014 Section 4 • Repair ProceduresPRIMARY BOOM COMPONENTS3-2Primary BoomHow toShim the Primary Boom1 Extend the boom until the wear pads areaccessible.2 Loosen the wear pad mounting fasteners.3 Install the new shims under the wear pad toobtain zero clearance and zero drag.4 Securely tighten the mounting fasteners. Do notover tighten.5 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.How toRemove the Primary BoomThis procedure requires specificrepair skills, lifting equipment anda suitable workshop. Attemptingthis procedure without these skillsand tools could result in death orserious injury and significantcomponent damage. Dealerservice is required.Follow the disassembly steps to the point requiredto complete the repair. Then re-assemble thesecondary boom by following the disassemblysteps in reverse order.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 andFitting Torque Specifications.1 Remove the platform. See 1-1,How toRemove the Platform.2 Remove the jib boom. See 2-1,How to Removethe Jib Boom.3 Remove the wire harness cables from thebottom of the secondary boom. Secure thehydraulic hard lines to the boom.4 Tag and disconnect the wire harness cablesfrom the ground controls. Pull the cables to themid pivot.Component damage hazard.Cables and hoses can be damagedif they are kinked or pinched.For ease of assembly, pay close attention to howthe cables are routed when pulling the cables to themid pivot.