Removal and Installation of Fuel Tank

Warning ・ Keep away from fire.

Caution ・ Be sure to stop the engine before beginning work. ・ Be sure to inspect the wire rope and other lifting equipment before beginning work. ・ Do not stand or pass under the suspended load.

Items to prepare •Wrenches (19 mm, 24 mm) •Eyebolts (M12) x 4 •Shackle (with the required lifting capacity) x 4 •Wire ropes (with the required breaking load) •Crane (with the required lifting capacity) •Caps •Plugs •Drum can (for draining fuel) •Rag •Cleaning fluid •Wood planks, etc. Removal of fuel tank [1] Remove the cap (1) and filter (2).

[2] Drain out all the fuel from the fuel tank into a drum can.

1 Cap 2 Filter

[3] Use the drain cock (3) on the bottom of the tank to drain out any fuel that does not drain out but remains at the bottom of the tank.

[4] Use a wrench (19 mm) to remove the 7 bolts (4), and then remove the top cover (5).

[5] Use a wrench (19 mm) to remove the 2 bolts (6) from the fuel tank front cover (tank) (7), and then remove the cover (tank).

3 Drain cock 4 Bolt 5 Cover 6 Bolt 7 Cover (tank)

[6] Use a wrench (19 mm) to remove the 6 bolts (8) and clamp (9), and then remove the handle (10).

[7] Use a wrench (19 mm) to remove the 5 bolts (11) from the fuel tank side cover (12), and then remove the side cover.

8 Bolt 9 Clamp 10 Handle 11 Bolt 12 Side cover

[8] Use a wrench (19 mm) to remove the 5 bolts (13), and then remove the under cover (14).

[9] Loosen the hose band (15), and then remove the hose (16). •Mark the fuel tank and hoses so that the connectors match at the time of assembly. •Attach caps or plugs to the fuel tank and hoses to prevent any entry of water, dust or dirt.

[10]Remove the connector (17).

13 Bolt 14 Under cover 15 Hose band 16 Hose 17 Connector

[11]Use a wrench (24 mm) to remove the 6 bolts (18) and 6 collars (19) from the bottom of the hydraulic oil tank. •Depending on the machine, there may be height adjustment shims between the tank and the frame. Do not lose them.

Also, mark or write down the location where they are and how many.

[12]Use a wrench (19 mm) to remove the 4 bolts (20), and then remove the side cover (tank) (21).

[13]Install the 4 eyebolts (M12) (22) on top of the fuel tank. •Fully tighten the eyebolts, and then loosen them by a half turn.

18 Bolt 19 Collar 20 Bolt 21 Side cover (tank) 22 Eyebolt

[14]Connect the 4 shackles (23) to the eyebolts, then use the wire ropes (24) and crane to lift the fuel tank. [15]Thoroughly check that the location is safe before lowering the fuel tank (25) on wood planks.

Installation of fuel tank

To install, perform the reverse of the removal procedure.

Finally, carefully check for any fuel leaks.

For the tightening torque, check the "Bolt tightening torque list" in the Service Text .

23 Shackle 24 Wire rope 25 Fuel tank