September 2016
Part No. 1272852
GTH-5519
3-19
Section 3 • Repair Procedures
FUEL AND HYDRAULIC TANKS
3-2
Hydraulic Tank
How to Remove the Hydraulic
Tank
WARNING
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires specific
repair skills, lifting equipment
and a suitable workshop.
Attempting this procedure
without these skills and tools
could result in death or serious
injury and significant component
damage. Dealer service is
strongly recommended.
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1 Lift the boom.
Lift the boom.
2 Open the engine cover and disconnect the
and disconnect the
battery negative (-) terminal.
battery negative (-) terminal.
WARNING
Electrocution/burn hazard.
Contact with electrically charged
circuits could result in death or
serious injury. Remove all rings,
watches and other jewelry.
3 Close the oil intake valve.
4 Remove the filler cap from the hydraulic tank.
5 Place a drain pan or other suitable container
under the hydraulic tank. Refer to Section 2,
Specifications
.
6 Remove the drain plug from the hydraulic tank
and completely drain the tank.
CAUTION
Bodily injury hazard. Beware of
hot oil. Contact with hot oil may
cause severe burns.
7 Go under the machine and remove the drive
shaft.
8 Loosen all the clamps and pull out the hoses.
9 Disconnect the electrical harnesses.
10 Remove the wire harness from bulb on the
hydraulic filter.
11 Place a container of suitable size under the
hydraulic hoses before disconnecting.
NOTICE
Used oils must be handled and
disposed of according to local
regulations.
12 Disconnect all hydraulic hoses.
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13 Loosen the bottom clamp and disconnect the
Loosen the bottom clamp and disconnect the
oil fill hose.
oil fill hose.
14 Attach a lifting strap from an overhead crane to
the lifting points of the tank.
DANGER
Crushing hazard. The tank could
become unbalanced and fall if
not properly supported when
removed from the machine.
15 Remove the retaining fasteners securing the
tanks to the machine.
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16 Lift the tank slightly and push it forward
Lift the tank slightly and push it forward
manually, until you can lower it on the ground.
manually, until you can lower it on the ground.
