Chapter Overview
This chapter provides disassembly and assembly
procedures for the loader assembly.
Personal Safety
Improper or incomplete maintenance/repair of a Rubber
Track Loader can be dangerous and may result in
machine damage, injury or death.
Do not attempt to perform any type of repair or
maintenance on a Rubber Track Loader until you have
read and fully understood the information in this manual.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance manual for
instructions regarding proper machine operation
techniques before operating any Rubber Track Loader.
Prior to performing any type of service work on a
Rubber Track Loader, read and understand Chapter
1 (Product Safety) for personal safety information.
Machine Preparation
Accidental machine starting can cause injury or
death to personnel working on a Rubber Track
Loader.
As a precaution, disconnect the battery cables from
the battery terminals, tape the battery clamps and
remove the key from the ignition switch prior to
performing any service work on a Rubber Track
Loader.
Place a "Do Not Operate" tag prominently on the
machine to inform personnel that the machine is
being worked on.
12. Loader
Disassembly and
Assembly
Loader Disassembly and
Assembly Procedures
Disassembly and assembly procedures are provided
for the following loader components.
•
Lift Cylinders
•
Tilt Cylinders
•
Low-Flow Relief Valve
Note: Procedures are provided for only those loader
components listed above. However, information for
removal and installation of other loader components can
be obtained from the Rubber Track Loader Parts manual.
Lift Cylinder/Tilt Cylinder
Removal and Installation
The tools required for lift cylinder removal and
installation are listed in Table 12-1. Use
manufacturer-recommended tools whenever
possible.
Table 12-1
Required Tools
Combination Wrench
Socket Wrench
Lift Cylinder/Tilt Cylinder Removal
Note: Since the procedures for removing the lift cylinders
and tilt cylinders are identical, only the lift cylinder
procedure is described below.
Hot oil can cause personal injury. Lower any
attachments and make sure the oil is cool before
removing any components or lines.
Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is
stopped and the machine has been allowed to cool
thoroughly
12-1