Thomas 153 Repair Manual

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DRIVE MOTOR 2.12
Removal
1 Remove any attachment, raise the boom arms and
engage the boom support pins.
2 Raise the loader securely off the ground.
3 Remove the wheels on the side to be repaired.
4 Drain the oil from the final drive housing. Be pre-
pared to contain approximately 1.9 gal (7 l) of fluid. (fig.
C1888)
5 Remove the seat and hydrostatic shield.
6 Remove the final drive inspection cover located
between the axles of the final drive housing.(fig. C2073)
7 Disconnect the chain as outlined in Section 3.
C1888
Oil drain plug
Upper fill check
C2073
Inspection cover
C2082
Brake hose
C2074
Hi - pressure hoses
9 Disconnect the brake line hose and the case drain
hose from the drive motor. Cap the hoses and adapter fit-
tings in the drive motor. (fig. C2082)
10 Remove the adapter fittings from the drive motor.
Plug the open ports in the drive motor to prevent contam-
ination.
8 Remove the 2 high pressure hoses from the drive
motor. ( fig. C2074 ) Cap the open hose ends and fittings
to prevent contamination.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury do not work under the
boom arms without the boom supports engaged.
When making repairs to the hydraulic system, keep
the work area and parts clean. Use caps and plugs
on all open line and ports.
IMPORTANT
Case drain hose

Thomas 153 Specifications

General

Brand	Thomas
Model	153
Category	Compact Loader
Language	English