8-18. Hydraulic ReservoirDisassembly and AssemblyChapter OverviewThis chapter provides disassembly and assemblyprocedures for the hydraulic reservoir assembly.Cleaning procedures are also included for the hy-draulic reservoir.Personal SafetyImproper or incomplete maintenance/repair of a RubberTrack Loader can be dangerous and may result in ma-chine damage, injury or death.Do not attempt to perform any type of repair or mainten-ance on a Rubber Track Loader until you have read andfully understood the information in this manual.Refer to the Operation and Maintenance manual for in-structions regarding proper machine operation techniquesbefore operating any Rubber Track Loader.Prior to performing any type of service work on aRubber Track Loader, read and understand Chapter1 (Product Safety) for personal safety information.Machine PreparationAccidental machine starting can cause injury ordeath to personnel working on a Rubber TrackLoader.As a precaution, disconnect the battery cables fromthe battery terminals, tape the battery clamps andremove the key from the ignition switch prior to per-forming any service work on a Rubber Track Loader.Place a “Do Not Operate” tag prominently on themachine to inform personnel that the machine is be-ing worked on.Hydraulic ReservoirDisassembly and AssemblyProceduresDisassembly and assembly procedures are providedfor the following hydraulic reservoir components.• Filter Element• Filter Assembly• Filler Cap Assembly• Access Cover Assembly• Reservoir Gauge• Suction ScreenNote: Procedures are provided for only those hydraulicreservoir components listed above. However, informationfor removal and installation of other hydraulic reservoircomponents can be obtained from the Rubber TrackLoader Parts List manual.Note: Refer to Figure 3-1 for an overview of the filteringand cooling system.Filter Element Removal andInstallationRefer to Chapter 13. Maintenance – Hydraulic Fluidand Filter for removal and installation of the filter.Filter Assembly Removal andInstallationThe tools required for filter assembly removal andinstallation are listed in Table 8-1. Use manufactur-er-recommended tools whenever possible.Table 8-1Required ToolsCombination/Socket WrenchesNeedle Nose Pliers