Terex TS14G, Maintenance Manual

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Section 260-0010
Operators Compartment - Cab and Mounting
SM 1728 Rev 1 11-99
2
The cab interior, trimmed with noise-absorbant
material, is extensively thermally insulated and a
heater and demisting unit keeps internal air fresh and
dust free. Sliding windows provide additional
ventilation. An air conditioning unit is also fitted.
Refer to Section 260-0130, AIR CONDITIONING.
Note: Access from the cab, in case of an
emergency, can be gained by breaking any of the
windows using the hammer provided (mounted on the
right hand cab pillar).
REMOVAL
Numbers in parentheses refer to Fig. 1.
Note: Identify and tag all cables, harnesses, lines
and pipes disconnected from cab assembly (13)
during removal to aid in installation.
WARNINGS
To prevent personal injury and property
damage, be sure wheel chocks, blocking
materials and lifting equipment are properly
secured and of adequate capacity to do the job
safely.
Hydraulic oil pressure will remain within
the steering system after engine shutdown.
Operate the steering wheel continuously until
the pressure has dissipated before removing
any steering lines or serious injury could
result.
Hydraulic oil pressure will remain within
the bowl hydraulic system after engine
shutdown. Operate the bowl controls until the
pressure has dissipated before disconnecting
any hoses.
High electrical current. Turn the battery
master switch 'Off' before disconnecting any
electrical components. Disconnect electrical
connections in the correct order given to
prevent damage to the electrical components.
1. Position the vehicle in a level work area, apply the
parking brake and switch off the engine. Operate the
steering in both directions several times to relieve
any pressure in the steering system.
2. Block all road wheels and place the battery master
switch in the 'Off' position.
3. Disconnect the electrical cables in the following
order to prevent damage to the electrical
components.
a. Disconnect battery equalizer ground cables.
b. Disconnect battery cables from terminal posts
(ground cables first).
c. Disconnect battery equalizer positive cables.
d. Disconnect electrical connections at the ECU.
4. Disconnect all remaining electrical connections
attached to cab assembly (13).
5. Open drain cocks on air tanks and drain air from
tanks. Close drain cocks on air tanks when air is
exhausted.
6. With a suitable container in position, drain the
cooling system. Refer to Section 210-0040,
RADIATOR AND MOUNTING.
7. Ensure all steering and bowl hydraulic lines
connected to the cab are identified for ease of
installation, and with suitable containers available to
catch leakage, disconnect all lines. Fit blanking caps
to all open lines and fittings.
WARNING
Before disconnecting any air conditioner lines,
refer to Section 260-0130, AIR CONDITIONING.
Refrigerant will rapidly freeze all objects with
which it comes into contact. It can cause
serious and permanent damage to the eyes
and skin.
8. If the vehicle is equipped with air conditioning,
evacuate the system and disconnect air conditioning
lines. Refer to Section 260-0130, AIR
CONDITIONING. Fit blanking caps to all open lines
and fittings.
9. Ensure heater lines are identified for ease of
installation, and with suitable containers available to
catch leakage, disconnect heater lines. Fit blanking
caps to open lines and fittings.
10. Ensure all connections to cab assembly (13)
have been removed, prior to removal.
11. Attach suitable lifting equipment to cab assembly
(13) and take up the slack.
Note: Use padded spreader bars when removing cab
assembly (13) with overhead lifting equipment to
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