Hydraulic Reservoir Disassembly; Chapter Overview; Personal Safety; Machine Preparation - Terex PT-30 Service Manual

Chapter Overview

This chapter provides disassembly and assembly
procedures for the hydraulic reservoir assembly.
Cleaning procedures are also included for the hy-
draulic reservoir.

Personal Safety

Improper or incomplete maintenance/repair of a Compact
Track Loader can be dangerous and may result in ma-
chine damage, injury or death.
Do not attempt to perform any type of repair or mainten-
ance on a Compact Track Loader until you have read and
fully understood the information in this manual.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance manual for in-
structions regarding proper machine operation techniques
before operating any Compact Track Loader.
Prior to performing any type of service work on a
Compact Track Loader, read and understand Chap-
ter 1 (Product Safety) for personal safety informa-
tion.

Machine Preparation

Accidental machine starting can cause injury or
death to personnel working on a Compact 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 per-
forming any service work on a Compact Track Load-
er.
Place a "Do Not Operate" tag prominently on the
machine to inform personnel that the machine is be-
ing worked on.
8. Hydraulic Reservoir
Disassembly and Assembly
Hydraulic Reservoir
Disassembly and Assembly
Procedures
Disassembly and assembly procedures are provided
for the following hydraulic reservoir components.
•
Filter Element
•
Filter Assembly
•
Filler Cap Assembly
•
Access Cover Assembly
•
Reservoir Gauge
•
Suction Screen
Note: Procedures are provided for only those hydraulic
reservoir components listed above. However, information
for removal and installation of other hydraulic reservoir
components can be obtained from the Compact Track
Loader Parts List manual.
Note: Refer to Figure 3-1 for an overview of the filtering
and cooling system.
Filter Element Removal and
Installation
Refer to Chapter 16. Maintenance – Hydraulic Fluid
and Filter for removal and installation of the filter.
Filter Assembly Removal and
Installation
The tools required for filter assembly removal and
installation are listed in Table 8-1. Use manufactur-
er-recommended tools whenever possible.
Table 8-1
Required Tools
Combination/Socket Wrenches
Needle Nose Pliers
8-1