June 2022 Service and Repair ManualPrimary Boom ComponentsPart No. 1268555GT Z ®-62/40 35How to Re pair the Cable Tr ackHow to Repair the Cable TrackComponent damage hazard.The boom cable track can bedamaged if it is twisted.Note: A cable track repair kit is available throughthe Genie Service Parts Department.1 Visually inspect the cable track and determinewhich 4-link section needs to be replaced.2 Carefully remove the snap rings and pins fromeach end of the damaged section of cabletrack.3 Remove the retaining fasteners from theupper black rollers from the 4-link section ofcable track to be replaced. Remove therollers.4 Lift up the hoses and cables and carefullyremove the damaged 4-link section of cabletrack.Component damage hazard.Hoses and cables can bedamaged if they are kinked orpinched.5 Remove the upper rollers from thereplacement section of cable track.6 Lift up the hoses and cables and carefullyinsert the new 4-link section of cable track.Component damage hazard.Hoses and cables can bedamaged if they are kinked orpinched.7 Connect the ends of the replacement cabletrack section to the existing cable track usingthe pins and snap rings.8 Install the rollers onto the new section ofcable track.9 Operate the boom extend/retract functionthrough a full cycle to ensure smoothoperation of the new section of cable track.4-2 Pri mar y Boo m4-2Primary BoomHow to Remove the PrimaryBoomBodily injury hazard. Thisprocedure requires specific repairskills, lifting equipment and asuitable workshop. Attemptingthis procedure without theseskills and tools could result indeath or serious injury andsignificant component damage.Dealer service is stronglyrecommended.Note: 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 jib boom. Refer to RepairProcedure, How to Remove the Jib Boom.2 Remove the cable track. Refer to RepairProcedure, How to Remove the Cable Track.3 Raise the primary boom to the horizontalposition.4 Raise the secondary boom until the primarylift cylinder rod end pivot pin is above theupper secondary arm.5 Attach lifting straps from a 5 ton / 5000 kgoverhead crane to each end of the boom.Support the boom. Do not apply liftingpressure.