Fuel Tank Removal And Replacement Procedure - Lincoln Electric Cross Country 300 Service Manual

LINCOLN ELECTRIC
FUEL TANK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
Service and repair should be performed by only Lincoln Electric factory trained personnel. Unauthorized
repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician or machine operator and will
invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid electrical shock, please observe all safety
notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual. If for any reason you do not understand the test
procedures or are unable to perform the test/repairs safely, contact the Lincoln Electric Service Department
for electrical troubleshooting assistance before you proceed. Call 1-888-935-3877.
TEST DESCRIPTION
This procedure will aid the technician in the removal and replacement of the Fuel Tank Assembly.
MATERIALS NEEDED
Fuel Siphon
Container For Fuel Storage
Slotted Screwdriver
3/8" Nutdriver
Wiring Diagram
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Turn off the engine on the Cross Country 300 machine.
2. Perform the Case Cover Removal Procedure.
3. Perform the Capacitor Discharge Procedure.
4. Perform the Chopper Module PC Board Removal Procedure.
5. Perform the Output Rectifier Bridge Removal Procedure.
6. Perform the Engine Protection / Idle Control PC Board Removal Procedure.
7. Label and disconnect the quick-connect terminals from leads 229 and 5J to the fuel level sensor.
See Figure F.72. See Wiring Diagram.
8. Using a fuel siphon and appropriate container, drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
9. Using a slotted screwdriver, loosen the hose clamp securing the fuel line to the bottom of the fuel
tank. See Figure F.73. Use caution when disconnecting fuel lines as they may contain small
amounts of fuel. To avoid fuel spills wrap fuel line with a rag or paper towel.
10. Using a slotted screwdriver, loosen the hose clamp securing the fuel line to the top of the fuel tank.
See Figure F.73. Use caution when disconnecting fuel lines as they may contain small amounts of
fuel. To avoid fuel spills wrap fuel line with a rag or paper towel.
11. Using a 3/8" nutdriver, remove the two screws securing the breaker and relay panel to the lift bale
frame. See Figure F.74.
12. Using a 3/8" nutdriver, remove the two screws securing the breaker and relay panel to the support
rail. See Figure F.74.
13. Using a 3/8" nutdriver, remove the two screws securing the power panel to the support rail. See
Figure F.74.
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