12-8
Note: Thoroughly coat all clamped exhaust pipe joints
with a penetrating lubricant prior to attempting to
remove the pipe sections from the muffler. This will
make removal significantly easier.
12-9
7. Remove the inlet pipe from the muffler. It may be
necessary to use levers to force the inlet pipe
section out of the muffler (fig. 12-9).
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8. Remove the tail pipes from the muffler. If
necessary, tap the pipes lightly with a rubber
mallet or dead blow hammer to loosen the joints
(fig. 12-10).
Note: Use caution not to damage the pipe or
connection point during removal.
Note: Use caution when striking the pipes with a
mallet. The pipes are easily damaged and may be
disfigured by the blows.
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9. Remove the four bolts (and nuts) securing the
muffler to the chassis, then remove the muffler
(fig, 12-11).
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10. You may now remove the tail pipes by sliding them
forward within the chassis, then out. (fig, 12-12).
Installation
1. To install the exhaust system, reverse the removal
procedure.
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Compact Track Loader
12. Engine