Part No. 52709 Genie Z-45/25 & Genie Z-45/25J 7 - 19First Edition • Second Printing Section 7 • Repair ProceduresJIB BOOM COMPONENTS, Z-45/25J MODELS11 Slide both of the jib boom leveling arms off ofthe jib boom cylinder rod-end pivot pin.12 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane tothe lug on the rod end of the jib boom liftcylinder.13 Use a soft metal drift to remove the jib boom liftcylinder rod-end pivot pin, then remove the jibboom lift cylinder from the primary boombellcrank.Crushing hazard. The jib boom liftcylinder may become unbalancedand fall when it is removed fromthe machine if it is not properlyattached to the overhead crane.3-2Jib Boom Lift Cylinder,Z-45/25J ModelsHow to Remove the Jib BoomLift CylinderPerform this procedure with theboom in the stowed position.When removing a hose assemblyor fitting, the O-ring on the fittingand/or hose end must be replacedand then torqued to specificationduring installation. Refer toSection Two,Hydraulic Hose andFitting Torque Specifications.1 Raise the jib boom slightly and place blocksunder the platform mounting weldment. Thenlower the jib boom until the platform is restingon the blocks just enough to support theplatform.Do not rest the entire weight of theboom on the blocks.