12-1
12. Loader
Disassembly and
Assembly
Chapter Overview
This chapter provides disassembly and assembly
procedures for the loader assembly.
Personal Safety
! WARNING !
Improper operation, lubrication, maintenance or repair
of this product can be dangerous and could result in
injury or death.
Do not operate or perform any lubrication,
maintenance or repair on this product until you have
read and understood the operation, lubrication,
maintenance and repair information.
Before starting any disassembly or assembly
procedures, refer to
Chapter 1. Product Safety –
Basic Precautions
for personal safety information.
Machine Preparation
! WARNING !
Accidental machine starting can cause injury or death
to personnel working on the machine.
To avoid accidental machine starting, disconnect the
battery cables from the battery, tape the clamps and
remove the key.
Place a “Do Not Operate” tag prominently on the
machine to inform personnel that the machine is
being worked on.
Before starting any disassembly or assembly
procedures, refer to
Chapter 1. Product Safety –
Repair
for machine preparation information.
Preliminary Checkout
If troubleshooting is required prior to disassembly or
assembly, refer to
Chapter 15. Troubleshooting
.
Loader Disassembly and
Assembly Procedures
Disassembly and assembly procedures are provided
for the following loader components.
•
Lift
Cylinders
•
Tilt
Cylinders
•
Low-Flow Relief Valve
Note:
Procedures are provided for only those loader
components listed above. However, information for
removal and installation of other loader components can
be obtained from the Rubber Track Loader Parts manual.
Lift Cylinder/Tilt Cylinder
Removal and Installation
The tools required for lift cylinder removal and
installation are listed in Table 12-1. Use
manufacturer-recommended tools whenever
possible.
Table 12-1
Required Tools
Combination Wrench
Socket Wrench
Lift Cylinder/Tilt Cylinder Removal
Note
: Since the procedures for removing the lift cylinders
and tilt cylinders are identical, only the lift cylinder
procedure is described below.
! WARNING !
Hot oil can cause personal injury. Lower all
attachments and make sure the oil is cool before
removing any components or lines.
Remove the oil filler cap only when the engine is
stopped and the machine has been allowed to cool
thoroughly.