Terex PT100 Forestry Service & Repair Manual

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Contents

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13-113. TroubleshootingChapter OverviewThis chapter contains basic troubleshooting proce-dures for the Compact Track Loader.Additional troubleshooting aids are provided inChapter 3. System Diagrams and in those chapterscontaining disassembly and assembly proceduresfor the appropriate component or assembly.Personal SafetyImproper or incomplete maintenance/repair of a CompactTrack 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 Compact 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 Compact Track Loader.Prior to performing any type of service work on aCompact Track Loader, read and understand Chap-ter 1 (Product Safety) for personal safety informa-tion.Machine PreparationAccidental machine starting can cause injury ordeath to personnel working on a Compact 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 Compact Track Load-er.Place a “Do Not Operate” tag prominently on themachine to inform personnel that the machine is be-ing worked on.Preliminary CheckoutA simple visual inspection and operational checkcan identify many problems without the need for ex-tensive troubleshooting. If these checks indicate aproblem that requires further analysis, proceed toTroubleshooting in this section.Visual InspectionPrior to troubleshooting, do a walk-around and per-form a visual inspection of the machine. Look formissing, loose or worn parts. Perform the followingvisual checks.• Track tension• Fluid levels• Fan belt tension and condition• Hoses (no visible sign of wear)• Fittings (no leaks)• Battery cables• Fuse box (fuses in place and operational)• Controls (for neutral)