REV A4 - 42 Genie TZ-50/30 Part No. 84577November 2004Section 4 • Repair ProceduresAxle Components10-1AxleHow to Remove the AxleANSI models:1 Lower the outriggers and adjust to level themachine and raise the wheels off the ground.2 Disconnect the secondary brake cables at thetension equalizer.3 Pull the cables free of the trailer.4 Tag, disconnect and plug the brake line from theback of the hub. Cap the fitting.5 Clean up any brake fluid that may have spilled.6 Repeat steps 4 through 5 for the other side.7 Support and secure the axle assembly to anappropriate lifting device.8 Remove the axle mounting fasteners andremove the axle from the machine.Crushing hazard. The axle couldbecome unbalanced and fall if notproperly supported and securedwhen removed from the machine.When the axle is installed, thebrakes should be bled. Refer to theappropriate brake manufacturer'smanual that was shipped with yourGenie TZ.CE models:1 Lower the outriggers and adjust to level themachine and raise the wheels off the ground.2 Disconnect the secondary brake cables at thetension equalizer.3 Support and secure the axle assembly to anappropriate lifting device.4 Remove the axle mounting fasteners andremove the axle from the machine.Crushing hazard. The axle couldbecome unbalanced and fall if notproperly supported and securedwhen removed from the machine.b cdcaadModels with Drive(option)Models without Drivea primary brake cableb parking brake cylinder(models with drive option)c tension equalizerd secondary brake cables