3001

Section
3001

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

OF THE FUEL RESERVOIR

Copyright © 2007 CNH America LLC.

All rights reserved.
CNH Lep SM160B3001-0NA Printed in USA.
May 2007
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
FUEL RESERVOIR ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Removal ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3

SPECIFICATIONS
See Section 1002

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FUEL RESERVOIR
Removal
STEP 1 STEP 6

JS00163A Remove the filter (1).

Park the machine on hard, flat ground. Lower the
attachment to the ground. STEP 7
Drain the fuel.
STEP 2
Reduce the engine speed to idle for 30 seconds, then STEP 8
shut down the engine.
STEP 3
Turn the ignition key to "ON" without starting the
engine.
STEP 4
Attach a "DO NOT OPERATE" tag to the ignition key
in the cab.
STEP 5

Disassemble the retaining screws (1), and then

remove the top cover (2).
STEP 9

Remove the cap (1).

Disassemble the retaining screws (1), and then

remove the cover (2).

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STEP 10 STEP 12

Disassemble the retaining screws (1), and then

remove the under cover (2).
STEP 13

Disassemble the retaining screws (1) and (2), and

then remove the handle (3).
STEP 11

Loosen the hosebands, and then remove the hoses

(1) and (2).
Mark the fuel tank and hoses so that they can be
connected correctly at the time of assembly.
Attach caps or plugs to the fuel tank and hoses to
prevent entry of water, dust or dirt.
STEP 14

Remove the connector (1).

Disassemble the retaining screws (1) and (2), and

then remove the side cover (3).

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STEP 15 STEP 18

Disassemble the retaining screws (1).

STEP 16

Connect the 4 shackles to the eyebolts, and then use

the wires and crane to lift the fuel tank.
Thoroughly check that the location is safe before
lowering the fuel tank on a crosstie.
NOTE: When installing, proceed in the reverse order
from that of removal.

Disassemble the retaining screws (1) and (2), and

then remove the side cover.
STEP 17

Install 4 12-mm eyebolts (1) on top of the fuel tank.

Spray lubricating oil on the eyebolts.
Fully tighten the eyebolts, and then loosen them by a
half turn.

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