Service and Repair Manual September 2015Platform Components18 Z-34/22 Bi-Energy Part No. 12685152-2 Platform Rotator2-2Platform RotatorHow to R emove the Pl atform RotatorHow to Remove the PlatformRotatorNote: When removing a hose assembly or fitting,the O-ring (if equipped) on the fitting and/or hoseend must be replaced. All connections must betorqued to specification during installation. Refer toSpecifications, Hydraulic Hose and Fitting TorqueSpecifications.1 Remove the platform.2 Tag, disconnect and plug the hydraulic hosesfrom the platform rotate 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.3 Support the platform mounting weldment witha suitable lifting device. Do not apply anylifting pressure.4 Remove the six mounting bolts from theplatform mounting weldment. Remove thecenter bolt and slide the platform mountingweldment off of the platform rotator.5 Support the platform rotator with a suitablelifting device. Do not apply any liftingpressure.6 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from thejib boom and leveling links to platform rotatorpivot pins. Do not remove the pins.7 Use a soft metal drift to remove the levelinglink pivot pin. Lower the leveling links to theground.8 Support the jib boom and jib boom lift cylinderwith an overhead crane.9 Use a soft metal drift to drive both pins outand remove the platform rotator from themachine.Crushing hazard. The jib boomand jib boom lift cylinder couldfall when when the platformrotator is removed if not properlysupported by the overheadcrane.Note: When installing the platform rotator, be sureto torque the fasteners to specification. Refer toSpecifications, Machine Torque Specifications.
