4 - 8 Genie Z-60/34 Part No. 75861November 2003Section 4 • Repair ProceduresREV Aad c b2-2Platform RotatorHow to Bleed the PlatformRotatorThis procedure will require twopeople. Do not start the engine.Use auxiliary power for thisprocedure.1 Activate auxiliary power and move the platformrotate toggle switch to the right then the leftthrough two platform rotation cycles, then holdthe switch to the right position until the platformis fully rotated to the right.2 Connect a clear hose to the top bleed valve.Place the other end of the hose in a containerto collect any drainage. Secure the container tothe boom.3 Open the top bleed valve on the rotator, but donot remove it.a top bleed valveb bottom bleed valvec containerd clear hosePLATFORM COMPONENTSHow to Bleed the Slave CylinderDo not start the engine. Useauxiliary power for this procedure.1 Connect a hydraulic hose between the two testports at the barrel end of the slave cylinder.2 Raise the jib boom to a horizontal position.3 Activate auxiliary power and move the platformlevel switch up and down through two platformleveling cycles to remove any air that might bein the system.4 Remove the hydraulic hose from the test ports.Move the platform level switch up and downthrough a platform leveling cycle and inspectthe test ports for leaks.
