Chassis And Fuel Tank; 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 chassis. 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 per-
sonnel 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.

7. Chassis and Fuel Tank

Removal and Installation
Removal and installation procedures are provided for
the following chassis components.

Fuel Sending Unit

Fuel Tank
•
Footwell
•
Foot Throttle Assembly
•
Hood Assembly
•
•
Note: Procedures are provided for only those chassis
components listed above. However, exploded parts diagrams
exist in the PT-100G Parts manual to serve as visual aids in
the assembly and disassembly of other chassis components.
Fuel Sending Unit
Removal
Required Tools
Screwdriver
Combination/Socket Wrench
1. Raise and support the lift arms as described on
page 4-1 of this manual.
Fuel Sending Unit
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2. Tilt and support the operator enclosure (cab) as
described on page 4-2 of this manual.
3. Locate the fuel sending unit on the upper left side
of the fuel tank (fig. 7-1).
4. Remove the nuts and associated hardware
securing the leads to the sending unit (fig. 7-1).
Note: Record the order of assembly and polarity of the
leads to ensure proper function when reassembled.
7-1