6-1
6. Fuel Tank Disassembly
and Assembly
Chapter Overview
This chapter provides disassembly and assembly
procedures for the chassis assembly.
Personal Safety
! WARNING !
Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair
of this product can be dangerous and could result in
injury or death.
Do not operate or perform any lubrication, mainte-
nance or repair on this product until you have read
and understood the operation, lubrication, mainte-
nance and repair information.
Before starting any disassembly or assembly proce-
dures, refer to Chapter 2. Product Safety – Basic
Precautions for personal safety information.
Machine Preparation
! WARNING !
Accidental machine starting can cause injury or death
to personnel working on the machine.
To avoid accidental machine starting, disconnect the
battery cables from the battery and tape the battery
clamps and remove the key.
Place a “Do Not Operate” tag prominently on the ma-
chine to inform personnel that the machine is being
worked on.
Before starting any disassembly or assembly proce-
dures, refer to Chapter 2. Product Safety – Repair
for machine preparation information.
Preliminary Checkout
If troubleshooting is required prior to disassembly or
assembly, refer to Chapter 13. Troubleshooting.
Disassembly and
Assembly Procedures
Disassembly and assembly procedures are provided
for the following chassis components.
• Fuel Sending Unit
• Cross-over Tube
• Fuel Tanks
Note: Procedures are provided for only those chassis
components listed above. However, information for re-
moval and installation of other chassis components can be
obtained from the exploded view illustration provided in
the Rubber Track Loader Parts List manual.
Fuel Sending Unit Removal
The tools required for fuel sending unit removal and
installation are listed in Table 6-1. Use manufac-
turer-recommended tools whenever possible.
Table 6-1
Required Tools
Screwdriver
Combination Wrench
Socket Wrench
Fuel Sending Unit Removal
1. Remove the rear engine skid plate and locate
the fuel drain plug in the cross-over tube. Drain
fuel from the tank until there is no fuel remaining
above the sending unit.
NOTICE
Collect and contain liquids in a suitable container. Dispose
of all liquids according to local regulations and mandates.
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