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Relocating the Hydraulic Tank
for Model Year 2002
The hydraulic tank is moved from the right side to the left
side (Fig. 16). Once the tank is moved, the hydraulic lines
are rerouted to accommodate the new tank location.
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Figure 16
1. Old tank location
Removing the Hydraulic Tank
1. Locate the hydraulic line that runs from the tank to the
filter.
2. Disconnect the line at the tank by removing the spring
lock securing the line to the tank. Remove the spring
lock from the line and save for later use.
3. Disconnect the line at the filter bracket. Discard the
hydraulic line.
A. For units with Kawasaki engines, remove the screw
and R-clamp securing the hydraulic line to the
engine (Fig. 17). Save the screw for later use.
Figure 17
1. Screw
2. R-clamp
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m–7141
2. New tank location
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m–7177
3. Hydraulic line
4. Locate the hydraulic line that runs from the tank to the
hydraulic pumps.
5. Disconnect the line at the tank by removing the spring
lock securing the line to the tank. Keep the spring lock
from the line for later use.
6. Remove the two bolts, two washers, and two flange nuts
securing the hydraulic tank to the engine guard and
discard.
7. Remove the hydraulic tank assembly.
Installing the Hydraulic Tank
A hole must be drilled in the left engine guard to
accommodate the new tank stand. Use the tank stand to
mark the location of the drill hole.
1. Install the tank stand upside down to the left engine
guard as shown in figure 7, using a bolt (5/16 x 1 inch)
and a flange nut (5/16 inch).
Important
Verify the rear bolt hole is used when
attaching the tank stand (Fig. 18).
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Figure 18
1. Tank stand, upside down
2. Left engine guard
3. Bolt, 5/16 x 1 inch
2. Use a center punch to mark the location of the second
hole to be drilled.
3. Remove the tank stand and fasteners. Set them aside for
later use.
4. Drill a hole in the engine guard, 5/16 inch in diameter,
at the point marked previously.
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m–7145
4. Flange nut, 5/16 inch
5. Rear bolt hole
6. Drill point
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