Operator Enclosure; Chapter Overview; Personal Safety; Machine Preparation - Terex PT-100G Forestry Service Manual

Chapter Overview

This chapter provides information on the assembly and
disassembly of the operator enclosure assembly. If
there is an issue that requires troubleshooting, refer to
Chapter 18, Troubleshooting.

Personal Safety

Improper or incomplete maintenance/repair of a Compact
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 Compact 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 Compact Track Loader.
Prior to performing any type of service work on a Compact
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 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 performing any service
work on a Compact Track Loader.
Place a "Do Not Operate" tag prominently on the machine to
inform personnel that the machine is being worked on.

6. Operator Enclosure

Removal and Installation
Removal and installation procedures are provided
for the following operator enclosure components.
•

Lap Bar Gas Spring

• Dash Pod Covers
• Side Panels
• Pillar Harness Panels
• Seat
• Headliner
Note: Procedures are provided for only the operator
enclosure components listed above. However, exploded
parts diagrams exist in the PT-100G Parts manuals to
serve as visual aids in the removal or installation of
other operator enclosure components.
Lap Bar Gas Spring
Removal
Required Tools
Blade Type Screwdriver
Raise lap bar
(shown in down position)
6-1
1. Put the lap bar in the raised position to minimize
tension on the lap bar gas spring during
installation (fig. 6-1).
6-1
Gas Assist
Spring