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) × 4 •Shackles (with the required lifting capacity) × 4 •Wire rope (with the required breaking load) •Liftcrane (with the required lifting capacity) •Cap •Plug •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.

[3] Use a wrench (19 mm) to remove the bolts (3), and then remove the under cover (4).

[4] Use the drain cock (5) on the bottom of the tank to drain out any fuel that does not drain out but remains at the bottom of the tank.

[5] Use a wrench (19 mm) to remove the 7 bolts (6), and then remove the top cover (7).

[6] Loosen the hose band (8), and then remove the hose (9). •Mark the fuel tank and hose so that the connectors match at the time of assembly. •Attach caps or plugs to the fuel tank and hose to prevent any entry of water, dust or dirt.

[7] Remove the connectors (10).

[8] Use a wrench (30 mm) to remove the 8 bolts (11) and 8 spacers (12) from the bottom of the fuel 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 locations where they are and how many.

[9] Install the 3 eyebolts (M12) (13) on top of the fuel tank. •Fully tighten the eyebolts, and then loosen them by a half turn.

[10]Connect the 3 shackles (14) to the eyebolts, then use the hanging gear (15) and liftcrane to lift. [11]Thoroughly check that the location is safe before lowering the fuel tank (16) 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.