Skytrak 8042 - Operator Cab; Cab Safety; Steering Wheel; Steering Column and Steering Valve

Cab and Covers
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4.2 OPERATOR CAB
4.2.1 Cab Safety
4.2.2 Serial Number Decal
The cab serial number decal is located on the left side of the
cab, behind the seat. Information specified on the serial
number plate includes the cab model number, the cab serial
number and other data. Write this information down in a
convenient location to use in cab correspondence.
4.3 CAB COMPONENTS
4.3.1 Steering Wheel
a. Steering Wheel Removal
1. Park machine on a firm, level surface, level machine,
fully retract boom, lower boom, place transmission in
(N) NEUTRAL, engage park brake and shut engine OFF.
2. Place a Do Not Operate Tag on both ignition key switch
and steering wheel.
3. Open engine covers. Allow system fluids to cool.
4. Properly disconnect the battery. Refer Section 9.8,
“Battery”, for procedure.
5. Carefully pry horn button (1) out of steering wheel (2).
6. Remove horn wire (3) from back of horn button.
7. Mark steering wheel and shaft to ensure proper
installation. Remove nut (4) securing the steering
wheel (2) to splined steering column shaft.
8. Use a steering wheel puller to remove steering wheel (2)
from splined shaft.
b. Steering Wheel Installation
1. Install steering wheel (2) onto splined steering column
shaft.
2. Secure steering wheel with nut (4). Torque as required.
3. Connect the previously remove horn connectors (3).
4. Press the horn button (1) onto steering wheel.
5. Properly connect the battery. Refer Section 9.8,
“Battery”, for procedure.
6. Close and secure engine covers.
7. Remove Do Not Operate Tag from ignition key switch
and steering wheel.
4.3.2 Steering Column and Steering Valve
a. Steering Valve Removal
1. Park the machine on a firm, level surface, level the
machine, fully retract the boom, lower the boom, place
the transmission in (N) NEUTRAL, engage the parking
brake and turn the engine OFF.
2. Place a Do Not Operate Tag on both the ignition key
switch and the steering wheel, stating that the machine
should not be operated.
3. Open the engine rear and side engine doors. Allow the
system fluids to cool.
WARNING
DO NOT service the machine without following all safety
precautions as outlined in Section 1, “Safety Practices”,
section of this manual.
WARNING
The protection offered by this ROPS/FOPS will be
impaired if subjected to any modification or structural
damage, at which time replacement is necessary. ROPS/
FOPS must be properly installed using fasteners of
correct size and grade, and torqued to their specified
value.
WARNING
DO NOT weld, grind, drill, repair or modify the cab in any
way. Any modification or damage to cab structural
components requires cab replacement. Refer to
Section 2.5 in the Operation & Safety Manual.
To help ensure optimum safety, protection and
performance, replace the cab if it is damaged. Refer to the
appropriate parts manual for ordering information.
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