7 - 10 Genie Z-45/22 Part No. 32960Service Manual - Second EditionSection 7 - Repair Procedures2-1PlatformHow to Remove the Platform1 Remove the cable harness from the cableclamps located under the platform anddisconnect the foot switch wiring plug.2 Remove the platform control box mountingbolts, then lift it out and set it aside.3 Tilt the platform with the ground controlsmanual platform leveling switch until theplatform lays horizontal.a platform mounting boltsb block4 Place blocks under the platform railing forsupport. Then carefully rest the platform on theblocks.5 Remove the platform mounting bolts andremove the platform.2-2Platform Leveling Slave CylinderThe slave cylinder and the rotator pivot are thetwo primary supports for the platform. The slavecylinder keeps the platform level through the entirerange of primary boom motion. It operates in aclosed-circuit hydraulic loop with the mastercylinder. The slave cylinder is equipped withcounterbalance valves to prevent movement in theevent of a hydraulic line failure.How to Remove the SlaveCylinderBefore cylinder removal isconsidered, bleed the slavecylinder to be sure there is no airin the closed loop.1 Tilt the platform with the ground controlsplatform leveling switch until the platform ishorizontal.2 Place blocks under the platform railing forsupport. Then carefully rest the platform on theblocks.3 Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the slavecylinder and connect them together with astraight line connector.Bodily injury hazard. Sprayinghydraulic oil can penetrate andburn skin. Loosen hydraulicconnections very slowly to allowthe oil pressure to dissipategradually. Do not allow oil to squirtor spray.4 Remove the rod ends from both the barrel androd end pins.5 Use a soft metal drift and drive the pins out.aabbPlatform Components800-610-4101ActionRental.com
