Terex TA30 Maintenance Manual page 221

2. Block all road wheels and place the battery master
switch in the 'Off' position.
3. Remove padlock (3) and remove filler cap (4) from
fuel tank (1).
4. Remove fuel strainer (6) from fuel tank (1) and
clean with clean diesel fuel.
5. Remove cover (11) from fuel level transmitter (8)
and disconnect electrical connections at fuel level
transmitter (8).
6. With a suitable container in position, remove drain
plug (17) from the underside of fuel tank (1) and drain
fuel from fuel tank (1). Reinstall drain plug (17) and
tighten securely when fuel tank (1) is completely
drained.
7. Identify and tag fuel lines (1 & 3, Fig.2) and, with a
suitable container available to catch leakage,
disconnect fuel lines (1 & 3, Fig.2). Cap open line ends
and elbows (4 & 6, Fig. 2) to prevent entry of dirt.
8. Remove locknuts (15 & 20), bolts (12 & 19),
washers (13) and springs (14) securing fuel tank (1)
assembly in the tractor frame. Using a suitable lifting
device, remove fuel tank (1) assembly from the
vehicle.
9. If required, remove rubber pads (18) from the tractor
frame. Be sure to remove all rubber and adhesive from
the tractor frame.
INSTALLATION
Numbers in parentheses refer to Fig. 1, unless
otherwise specified.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and property
damage, be sure lifting equipment is properly
secured and of adequate capacity to do the job
safely.
1. If removed, apply a suitable adhesive to new rubber
pads (18) and position on the tractor frame.
2. Using suitable lifting equipment, position fuel tank (1)
assembly in the tractor frame.
3. Secure the front of fuel tank (1) assembly to the
tractor frame with bolt (19), washer (13), spring (14),
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Fuel System - Fuel Tank, Lines and Mounting
washer (13) and locknut (20), as shown in Fig. 1.
Tighten locknut (20) until spring compresses to a
length of 31.75 mm (1.25 in).
4. Secure the rear of fuel tank (1) assembly to the
tractor frame with bolts (12), washers (13), springs (14),
washers (13) and locknuts (15), as shown in Fig. 1.
Tighten locknuts (15) until spring compresses to a
length of 31.75 mm (1.25 in).
5. Remove blanking caps and secure fuel lines
(1 & 3, Fig. 2) to elbows (4 & 6, Fig. 2), as identified at
removal.
6. Connect electrical connections to fuel level
transmitter (8) and install cover (11).
7. Install fuel strainer (6) in fuel tank (1).
8. Fill fuel tank (1) assembly with clean diesel fuel
specified in Section 300-0020, LUBRICATION
SYSTEM.
9. Install filler cap (4) assembly on fuel tank filler neck.
Tighten filler cap (4) securely and secure in place with
padlock (3).
10. Place the battery master switch in the 'On'
position, start the engine and run for a few minutes to
ensure fuel is being supplied to the engine. Check for
leaks at fuel lines (1 & 3, Fig. 2) and tighten if required.
11. Remove wheel blocks from all road wheels.
MAINTENANCE
Numbers in parentheses refer to Fig. 1, unless
otherwise specified.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and property
damage, be sure wheel blocks and blocking
materials are properly secured and of adequate
capacity to do the job safely.
General
Refill fuel tank (1) at the end of each day's operation to
prevent condensation from contaminating the fuel.
When filling fuel tank (1), check that there is no buildup
of dirt and sludge at fuel strainer (6) and filler cap (4).
Remove and clean fuel strainer and filler cap as
required.
Section 200-0040
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