ASV PT-70, Service Manual

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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 Rubber
Track Loader can be dangerous and may result in
machine damage, injury or even death.
Do not attempt to perform any type of repair or mainte-
nance on a Rubber 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 tech-
niques before operating any Rubber Track Loader.
Prior to performing any type of service work on a
Rubber Track Loader, read and understand Chapter 1
(Product Safety) for personal safety information.
Machine Preparation
Accidental machine starting can cause injury or even
death to personnel working on a Rubber 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 Rubber Track Loader.
Place a “Do Not Operate” tag prominently on the ma-
chine to inform personnel that the machine is being
worked on.
Removal and Installation
Removal and installation procedures are provided for
the following operator enclosure components.
• Cab Door Gas Spring (MP-1 & MP-2)
• Forward Pillar Switch Panels MP-1 & MP-2)
• Gauge Clusters (MP-2)
• Side Panels/Gauges (MP-1)
• Seat (MP-1 & MP-2)
• Interior panels (side, MP-2) (rear, MP-1 & MP-2)
• Lap Bar Gas Assist Spring (MP-2 only)
Note: Procedures are provided for only the operator enclo-
sure components listed above. However, exploded parts dia-
grams exist in the PT-70 or PT-80 Parts manuals to serve as
visual aids in the removal or installation of other operator
enclosure components.
Door Gas Spring (MP-1 & MP-2)
Removal
1. Pry the retaining clip holding the forward end of
the gas spring to the ball stud outward. (fig. 6-1)
2. Pry the gas spring off of the ball stud. (fig. 6-2)
3. Repeat this procedure on the rear of the gas
spring to remove the spring completely.
Installation
1. To reinstall, reverse the removal procedure.
6. Operator Enclosure
6-1
!WARNING!
!WARNING!
6-1
Required Tools
Blade Type Screwdriver
6-2
Retaining Clip