Terex PT100 Forestry Service & Repair Manual

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Repair1. Disconnect the battery and discharge any capaci-tor before beginning work on a machine. Attach aDo Not Operate tag in the cab to alert any opera-tor that service is in progress.2. If possible, make all repairs with the machineparked on a level, hard surface. Use blocks to pre-vent the machine from rolling while working on orunder the machine.3. Do not work on or under any machine that is sup-ported only by a hydraulic jack or hoist. Alwaysuse some sort of mechanical support to ensurethat the machine will not fall. Terex jack standswork well to support the machine while performingmaintenance or repair work.4. Make sure the work area around the machine issafe and make yourself aware of any hazardousconditions that may exist. If the engine needs tobe started inside an enclosure, make sure that theengine’s exhaust is properly vented.5. Be sure all protective devices including guards andshields are properly installed and functioning cor-rectly before beginning any service task. If a guardor shield must be removed to perform the repairwork, use extra caution.6. Always use the appropriate tools for the work to beperformed. Tools should be in good condition andyou should understand how to use them properlybefore performing any service work.7. When replacing fasteners, use parts of equivalentgrade and size. Do not use a lesser quality fasten-er if replacements are necessary.8. Be prepared to stop an engine if it has been re-cently overhauled or the fuel system has beenrecently serviced. If the engine has not beenassembled correctly, or if the fuel settings are notcorrect, the engine can possibly overspeed andcause bodily injury, death or property damage. Beprepared to shut off the fuel and air supply to theengine in order to stop the engine.9. Be careful when removing cover plates. Graduallyback off the last two bolts or nuts located on oppo-site sides of the cover. Then, pry the cover looseto relieve any spring or other pressure beforeremoving the last two nuts or bolts completely.10. Repairs requiring welding should be performedonly by personnel adequately trained and knowl-edgeable in welding procedures and with the guid-ance of appropriate reference information.Determine the type of metal being welded andselect the correct welding procedure and fillermaterial to provide a weld that is as strong orstronger than the original weld.11. Take precautions to avoid damaging wiring duringremoval and installation operations. Carefully routewires so that they will not contact sharp corners,objects or hot surfaces during operation.12. When performing service that requires the lift armsto be in the raised position, always utilize the liftarm brace located on the rear of the loader tower.13. Relieve hydraulic system pressure by relaxing allhydraulic actuators prior to attempting anyhydraulic maintenance or repair.14. Always tighten connections to the correct torquespecification. Make sure that all shields, clampsand guards are installed correctly to avoid exces-sive heat, vibration or unwanted contact betweenparts during operation. Shields that protectexhaust components from oil spray in event of aline, tube or seal failure must be correctly installed.15. Do not operate a machine if any rotating part isdamaged or contacts other parts during operation.Any high speed rotating component that has beendamaged or altered should be checked for balancebefore reusing. Make sure all protective devices,including guards and shields, are properly installedand functioning correctly before starting the engineor operating the machine.1-3Compact Track Loader1. Product SafetyAccidental machine starting can cause injuryor even death to personnel working on aCompact Track Loader.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 Compact Track Loader.Place a “Do Not Operate” tag prominently on themachine to inform personnel that the machine isbeing serviced.