Part No. 32960 Genie Z-45/22 7 - 11Service Manual - Second Edition Section 7 - Repair ProceduresHow to Bleed the Slave CylinderDo not start the engine. Useauxiliary power for all machinefunctions in this procedure.1 Raise the primary boom 6 inches (15cm) abovethe primary boom rest.2 Move the manual platform level switch to theright until the slave cylinder is fully extended.Continue to hold the platform level switch for10 seconds.3 Connect a clear hose to the bleed valve on thecylinder barrel. Place the other end of the hosein a container to collect any discharge.4 Open the bleed valve, but do not remove it.5 Hold the platform level switch to the right for 5seconds, then release it.6 Close the bleed valve, then remove the hoses.7 Hold the platform level switch to the left untilthe slave cylinder is fully retracted.8 Connect the clear hose to the bleed valve onthe slave cylinder block.9 Open the bleed valve and allow the slavecylinder to extend using gravity, until thecylinder is fully extended. Close the bleedvalve.2-3Platform RotatorThe platform rotator is a hydraulically activatedhelical gear assembly used to rotate the platform180 degrees. It is equipped with externalcounterbalance valves to hold platform in placeand to provide pressure relief.How to Remove the PlatformRotator1 Remove the platform. See 2-1,How to Removethe Platform.2 Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from theplatform rotator and cap them.Bodily injury hazard. Sprayinghydraulic oil can perforate andburn skin. Loosen hydraulicconnections very slowly to allowthe oil pressure to dissipategradually. Do not allow oil to squirtor spray.3 Remove the 6 mounting bolts from the platformpivot weldment.4 Remove the top nut from the threaded rod.Then pull the rod out the bottom of the platformrotator and remove the platform pivotweldment.5 Support the platform rotator, but do not applyany lifting pressure.6 Remove the pin retainer from the slave cylinderrod-end pivot pin and the rotator pivot pin.7 Use a soft metal drift to drive the pins out, thenremove the platform rotator.PLATFORM COMPONENTS800-610-4101ActionRental.com
