Operation and maintenance manual

Section 200-0040
SM 1398 Rev 1 2-00
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4. Secure the rear of fuel tank (1) assembly to the
tractor frame with bolts (25), washers (26), springs (27),
washers (26) and locknuts (28), as shown in Fig. 1.
Tighten locknuts (28) until spring compresses to a
length of 31.75 mm (1.25 in).
5. Remove blanking caps and secure fuel lines (2, 14 &
22) to elbows, as identified at removal.
6. If removed, install fuel cooler (16). Refer to Section
210-0100, HYDRAULIC OIL COOLER.
7. Install fuel strainer (29) in fuel tank (1).
8. Fill fuel tank (1) assembly with clean diesel fuel
specified in Section 300-0020, LUBRICATION
SYSTEM.
9. Install filler cap (24) assembly on fuel tank filler
neck. Tighten filler cap (24) securely and secure in
place with padlock (20).
10. Lower hood assembly and secure front grille
assembly to the hood with mounting hardware removed
at removal.
11. Place the battery master switch in the 'On' position,
start the engine and run for a few minutes to ensure
fuel is being supplied to the engine. Check for leaks at
fuel lines (2, 14 & 22) and tighten if required.
12. Remove wheel blocks from all road wheels.
MAINTENANCE
Numbers in parentheses refer to Fig. 1.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and property
damage, be sure wheel blocks and blocking
materials are properly secured and of adequate
capacity to do the job safely.
General
Refill fuel tank (1) at the end of each day's operation to
prevent condensation from contaminating the fuel.
When filling fuel tank (1), check that there is no buildup
of dirt and sludge at fuel strainer (29) and filler cap (24).
Remove and clean fuel strainer and filler cap
as required.
Fuel System - Fuel System
6. Remove fuel strainer (29) from fuel tank (1) and
clean with clean diesel fuel.
7. With a suitable container in position, remove
drain plug from bowl in the underside of fuel tank (1)
and drain fuel from fuel tank (1). Reinstall drain
plug and tighten securely when fuel tank (1) is
completely drained.
8. Identify and tag fuel lines (2, 14 & 22) and, with a
suitable container available to catch leakage,
disconnect fuel lines (2, 14 & 22). Cap open line ends
and elbows to prevent entry of dirt.
9. Remove locknuts (28), bolts (25), washers (26) and
springs (27) securing fuel tank (1) assembly in the
tractor frame. Using a suitable lifting device, remove
fuel tank (1) assembly from the vehicle.
10. If required, remove fuel cooler (16). Refer to
Section 210-0100, HYDRAULIC OIL COOLER.
11. If required, remove rubber pads from the tractor
frame. Be sure to remove all rubber and adhesive from
the tractor frame.
INSTALLATION
Numbers in parentheses refer to Fig. 1.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and property
damage, be sure wheel blocks, blocking
materials and lifting equipment are properly
secured and of adequate capacity to do the job
safely.
Note: Tighten all fasteners to standard torques
specified in Section 300-0080, STANDARD BOLT AND
NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
1. If removed, apply a suitable adhesive to new rubber
pads and position on the tractor frame.
2. Using suitable lifting equipment, position fuel tank (1)
assembly in the tractor frame.
3. Secure the front of fuel tank (1) assembly to the
tractor frame with bolt (25), washer (26), spring (27),
washer (26) and locknut (28), as shown in Fig. 1.
Tighten locknut (28) until spring compresses to a
length of 31.75 mm (1.25 in).