SECTION 3 - CHASSIS, PLATFORM, & SCISSOR ARMS
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FUEL TANK
REMOVAL
NOTE:
Outer cabinet, ladder and door shown removed for
illustrative clarity only.
1. Disable machine operation.
2. Drain fuel from the fuel tank (1, 2). Store fuel in
appropriate receptacle.
3. Disconnect and cap the fuel and vent lines (4)
attached to the fuel tank.
4. Remove the bolts, washers and nuts (5) from the bot-
tom front and top rear of the fuel tank.
5. Remove the fuel tank from the hydraulic compart-
ment.
6. If necessary, remove the tank sending unit (3) from
the tank.
INSTALLATION
1. Follow Removal Steps in reverse.
NOTE:
If removed, reuse or replace sending unit gasket, as
necessary. Before reinstalling, apply Low Strength
Threadlocking Compound to threads of tank send-
ing unit bolts.
If removed, before reinstalling into tank insert apply
pipe sealant (High Strength Threadlocking Com-
pound) to fuel and vent line fittings on the fuel tank
(1).
Apply (High Strength Threadlocking Compound
thread sealant) to threads of tank aluminum drain
plug before installing. Do not over tighten.
2. Refill fuel tank with proper fuel.
ENSURE PROPER FUEL LINES ARE ATTACHED TO PROPER FITTING ON
FUEL TANK. FUEL TANK IS LABELED WITH RETURN LINE, SUPPLY LINE
AND VENT LINE.
3. Ensure there is no fuel leakage.
1. Fuel Tank
2. Tank Drain (on bottom of tank)
3. Tank Sending Unit
4. Fuel Feed/Return and Vent Lines
5. Tank Mounting Bolts/Nuts and Washers
Figure 3-47. Fuel Tank Installation
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