Part No. 102916 S-100 • S-105 • S-120 • S-125 4 - 125June 2011 Section 4 • Repair ProceduresREV A Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks11-1Fuel TankHow to Remove the Fuel TankExplosion and fire hazard. Enginefuels are combustible. Remove thefuel tank in an open, well-ventilated area away from heaters,sparks, flames and lightedtobacco. Always have anapproved fire extinguisher withineasy reach.Explosion and fire hazard. Neverdrain or store fuel in an opencontainer due to the possibility offire.1 Remove the fixed engine side turntable cover.See 5-1,How to Remove a Fixed TurntableCover.2 Tag, disconnect and plug the fuel supply andreturn hoses. Cap the fittings on the fuel tank.3 Remove the fuel filler cap from the tank.4 Using an approved hand-operated pump, drainthe fuel tank into a suitable container. Seecapacity specifications.Explosion and fire hazard. Whentransferring fuel, connect agrounding wire between themachine and pump or container.Note: Be sure to only use a hand operated pumpsuitable for use with diesel fuel.5 Remove the fuel tank hold down strap retainingfasteners. Remove the straps from the fueltank.6 Support and secure the fuel tank to anappropriate lifting device.7 Remove the fuel tank from the machine.Crushing hazard. The fuel tankmay become unbalanced and fallif it is not properly supported andsecured to the lifting device.Component damage hazard. Thefuel tank is plastic and maybecome damaged if it is allowed tofall.Note: Clean the fuel tank and inspectfor cracks and other damage before installing.
