Fuel Sending Unit Installation - Terex R160T Service & Repair Manual

Fuel Sending Unit Removal
1. Remove the seat. Refer to Chapter 6. Seat Re-
moval procedure.
2. Pump fuel from the tank until there is no fuel
remaining above the sending unit.
Collect and contain liquids in a suitable con-
tainer. Dispose of all liquids according to local regu-
lations and mandates.
Figure 6-7
3. Remove the hoses and wires from the fuel-
sending unit, then remove the screws that fasten
the unit to the tank. Mark the wires and hoses.
Note: If the fuel sending unit wires are crossed, the fuel
gauge will not work. If the hoses are crossed, the engine
will not run.
Figure 6-8
6. Chassis Disassembly and Assembly
4. Remove the fuel-sending unit. Be careful not to
damage the float mechanism when pulling it
through the opening in the fuel tank.
Figure 6-9
5. The fuel pickup line will also come out with the
fuel-sending unit.

Fuel Sending Unit Installation

Figure 6-10
1. Insert the fuel pickup line into the fuel tank open-
ing. The pickup line is attached to the fuel-
sending unit.
Note : The weight on the end of the fuel pickup line must
rest on the bottom of the tank for proper operation.
2. Insert the fuel sending unit float mechanism into
the fuel tank opening. Be careful not to damage
the float when pushing it through the opening.
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